World Class Auto Repair

read moreWorld Class Auto Repair is your dealer alternative for BMW, Mercedes, and Mini Cooper service in Birmingham, AL. We have been located in Birmingham's Southside, on the curve in Avondale since 1985. We serve the Vestavia, Homewood, Hoover, Bessemer, Irondale, Crestwood, Jasper and the greater Birmingham area. We strive to live up to our name by providing our customers with World Class Service. We are proud that World Class Auto Repair has been chosen by Bosch to be an authorized car service center.

read morePhillip Howard is the President and Owner of World Class Auto Repair. He has loved working on cars since his teen years. He started his professional career in 1974 at Vestavia Chrysler Plymouth and from there went to work at German Auto for about 5 years. He then worked as Service Manager at Detlef's Autohaus until 1985 when he opened the service department at McAllister Classis, here at our present location. In 1990 he purchased the service department and World Class Auto Repair was born. From the beginning, Phillip's goal was to educate customers about their cars, and we continue to follow this rule.

read moreIf your suspension is in trouble, you often feel it in how your vehicle drives. If the vehicle pulls to one side or wanders, if the steering is erratic, if your ride isn't as smooth as it should be, or if your vehicle handles poorly, you should get your suspension system checked. Uneven tire wear can also indicate worn parts in your suspension system. If your shocks are leaking oil, then they need to be replaced. All in all, if you don't feel in control when you're driving, go get your suspension inspected.

read morePower steering is now standard on all vehicles, but there are several ways that power can be delivered. Most vehicles use a hydraulic power steering system. In this system, a serpentine belt from the engine powers a pump that pressurizes the power steering fluid. The pressure activates a hydraulic cylinder that provides steering power. Other vehicles use an electric pump to pressurize the power steering fluid rather than the belt-driven pump. Some newer vehicles actually have electric motors that provide steering power and don't use steering fluid at all, especially the increasingly popular hybrid and electric vehicles.

read moreYour vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. Maintaining it is good auto advice, but it's also good health advice and good environmental advice. The exhaust system includes your emissions system. Because this system may affect your health and the health of the environment, it is subject to strict government regulations. Satisfying these regulations demands some high-tech, computer-controlled equipment, which means that the emissions system is a lot more sophisticated than it was thirty years ago.

read moreWorld Class Auto Repair is honored to serve the community of Birmingham, AL with car repair and automotive repair services. We work hard to be the best auto shop in Birmingham, AL and our automotive professionals always strive to provide our customers honest, efficient and friendly service. We also carry top brands that will suit your needs. Please contact us if you need automotive or car repair services.

read moreYou really ought to replace your wiper blades twice a year - in the spring and the fall. If you live in a place that has harsh winters, you may even want to get special winter blades in the fall. Winter blades are designed to resist freezing. Replace worn blades right away. Your local service center can provide you with a quality replacement blade. They cost about the same as they would at the store - but installation is included at the service center. World Class Auto Repair is honored to serve the community of Birmingham, AL with car repair and automotive repair services.

read moreYour Mercedes, BMW or Mini Cooper is an intelligent vehicle and has many computers throughout that are networked using sensors throughout the vehicle (the same technology used by the NASA Space Program). Your dash display uses warning lamps and messages to let you know if it needs to visit a workshop. Some of the lights/messages are displayed in YELLOW (caution) or RED (take action now). You should pay attention to your dash each time you drive, just like checking your fuel level, you need to be aware if your vehicle has detected a problem.