+ Luxury & Performance Mechanic — Houston, TX +

Mechanic Services for Luxury & Performance Vehicles

Full-service mechanic work and diagnostics, engine swaps and overhauls, tuning and performance upgrades, ECU programming and diesel overhauls. For the Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW or Duramax you don't hand to just anyone.

Mechanic · Engines · Tuning · Diesel Specialty Scan Tools Lifetime Warranty Open 24 Hours
Full-Service Mechanic Engine Swaps & Overhauls Luxury Tuning ECU Programming Cummins & Duramax Open 24 Hours

Tell Us About the Car

Service, a fault you can't pin down, an engine job or a tune. Send the car and what you want done, and a service advisor will reach out shortly.

Book Your Service

Pick the service and tell us the vehicle. Open 24 hours, night drop available.

    Up to 10 photos from your phone or computer. They're sent to our team with your request.

    Dash warning or a parts list? Text a photo to (832) 883-8120 after you send this.

    Pick Your Service

    From the oil change to the engine on the stand. Each service has its own section below.

    A tachometer from 0 to 8 thousand r/min with the redline from 7 to 8. The numbers 1 to 6 on the dial are the six mechanic services listed beside it: 1 full service mechanic and diagnostics, 2 engine swaps, 3 engine overhauls, 4 luxury tuning and performance upgrades, 5 ECU programming, 6 diesel engine overhauls. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ×1000 r/min
    1. Full Service Auto Mechanic & Diagnostic Services

      Maintenance, repairs and the fault that's hard to pin down.

    2. Engine Swaps

      A replacement engine or a bigger one, wired, mounted and running right.

    3. Engine Overhauls

      Torn down, measured, rebuilt and broken in.

    4. Luxury Vehicle Tuning & Performance Upgrades

      Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen.

    5. ECU Programming

      Engine computers and modules programmed, set up and updated.

    6. Diesel Engine Overhauls

      Cummins and Duramax, rebuilt to work again.

    Full Service Auto Mechanic & Diagnostic Services

    Everything a high-end car needs between the big jobs. We connect our specialty scan tools to read every module on the car, track a fault to its cause, and tell you what we found before any repair starts.

    • Start here

      Diagnostics

      Warning lights, rough running, electrical faults and the problem that only shows up sometimes. Codes and live data from every module, not just the engine. More on diagnostics

    • Maintenance & Oil Service

      Oil changes and scheduled maintenance, done to your car's spec, with the fluids and filters it calls for.

    • Brakes

      Pads, rotors, calipers and ABS on cars that stop as hard as they go. Brake service

    • Suspension & Alignment

      Shocks, struts, airbag suspension and 4-wheel alignments. Suspension repair

    • A/C & Hydraulics

      A/C repair for Houston summers, plus hydraulic repair.

    • Tires & Wheels

      Tires, and rims repaired when a curb gets one. Rim repair

    The right parts. High-end cars call for specific parts, fluids and procedures. Tell us how you want it done, factory parts or approved equivalents, and we'll source to your car's spec and show you before we install.

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    Engine Swaps

    Whether the original engine is done or you want more than it ever made, a swap is only as good as everything around it. We plan it, fit it, wire it, program it and test it, so the car drives like it came that way.

    1. Plan

      The engine, the transmission it pairs with, and the parts the swap will need, agreed before anything comes apart.

    2. Fit

      Mounts, cooling, fuel and exhaust set up so the new engine sits right and stays cool.

    3. Wire & Program

      Harness and computers made to talk to the car, with ECU programming in the same shop.

    4. Start & Test

      First start, leak checks, a scan for faults and a road test before you get the keys.

    Engine Overhauls

    Low compression, burning oil, a knock or a spun bearing. When the engine is worth saving, an overhaul brings it back without replacing the car.

    V8 engine block on an engine stand with the heads off, pistons and gaskets laid out on the workbench beside it, a gloved hand on a torque wrench

    Rebuild It Right

    • Tear down. The engine comes apart and every part is cleaned and laid out.
    • Inspect & measure. Cylinders, bearings, valves and timing checked, so we replace what's worn and keep what's good.
    • Rebuild. New gaskets, seals, bearings and the parts it needs, torqued to spec.
    • Break in. First start, break-in and a scan before you get the keys.
    Ask About an Overhaul

    Luxury Vehicle Tuning & Performance Upgrades

    More response, more power, a sharper car. Tell us what you want out of it and we'll tell you straight what makes sense for your car and how you drive it.

    Laptop on a rolling cart showing tuning graphs, with a cable running through the open door of a black sports coupe in a dim shop
    Makes we tune
    • Mercedes
    • Porsche
    • Ferrari
    • Audi
    • BMW
    • Volkswagen
    • Software tuning. The engine computer recalibrated for more performance, through our ECU programming.
    • Performance upgrades. Intake, exhaust and the parts that go with a tune, matched to the car.
    • Brakes & suspension. Stopping and handling upgraded to keep up with the power.
    • Before we start. We talk through what the change means for drivability and your warranty.
    Talk Tuning

    ECU Programming

    The engine control unit runs everything from fuel to timing, and a modern luxury car has dozens of other computers beside it. With specialty scan tools, we diagnose and program vehicle computer systems in the shop.

    • Performance

      ECU Tuning

      The engine computer reprogrammed as part of a tune or performance upgrade.

    • Replacement ECU & Modules

      A new or replacement computer programmed and set up for your vehicle, so it starts and runs.

    • After an Engine Swap

      The engine and transmission computers set up to work with the rest of the car.

    • Key Programming

      Lost a key or need a spare? Key programming is part of what we do.

    After a wreck? Crash codes, airbag module reset and ADAS calibration are on our diagnostics page.

    Diagnostics & calibration →

    Diesel Engine Overhauls

    Your truck works for a living. When the diesel loses power, smokes, burns oil or won't start right, we overhaul it and get it back on the job.

    Mechanic with a flashlight inspecting the turbo diesel engine of a heavy-duty pickup with the hood open in a repair bay
    Diesel engines we overhaul
    • Cummins
    • Duramax
    • Diagnose first. Scan, inspection and the cause found, so you know what the engine needs before it comes apart.
    • Overhaul. Torn down, inspected and rebuilt with new gaskets, seals and the parts it needs.
    • Fuel & air. Injectors, turbo and the systems around the engine checked while it's apart.
    • Back to work. Started, tested and scanned before it goes home.
    Book a Diesel Overhaul

    Truck won't move? Call (832) 883-8120. 24/7 towing is available.

    Mechanical Damage From a Wreck?

    A hit can take out more than the bodywork: cooling, suspension, steering, wiring and the computers behind them. When the mechanical damage came from a collision, it can usually go on the same insurance claim, depending on your policy. We handle the claim from estimate to invoice, and on insurance claims we pay your deductible.

    Drop It Off Tonight

    Night drop is available, so the car can come in when it suits you. Financing is available, and our work carries a lifetime warranty.

    Call (832) 883-8120 9590 FM 1960 W, Houston, TX 77070

    Luxury & Performance Mechanic: FAQ

    Do you work on luxury and exotic cars?

    Yes. Mechanic work on luxury, exotic and performance cars is what this page is about: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maserati, Audi, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Lotus, Cadillac and Ducati, plus everyday makes. Not sure about yours? Call (832) 883-8120.

    Can you service my Mercedes, BMW or Porsche without voiding the warranty?

    Generally, yes. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer can't void your warranty or deny coverage just because maintenance or repairs were done at an independent shop. Keep to the maintenance schedule, use parts and fluids that meet the manufacturer's spec, and keep your receipts. Aftermarket modifications are different: a manufacturer can deny a claim on a part if it shows the modification caused the failure. Check your warranty booklet, and ask us before any tune.

    Do you offer performance tuning?

    Yes. We do luxury vehicle tuning and performance upgrades, including Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen, with ECU programming in the same shop. Tell us what you want out of the car and we'll talk through what it means for drivability and your warranty before we start.

    What is ECU programming?

    The ECU (engine control unit) is the computer that runs the engine: fuel, timing, boost and more. ECU programming means loading or changing its software: for a tune, after a replacement ECU or module, or after an engine swap. We have specialty scan tools to diagnose and program vehicle computer systems.

    Do you do engine swaps?

    Yes. We plan the swap with you, fit the engine with its mounts, cooling, fuel and exhaust, wire and program it to work with the car, then start, scan and road test it before you get the keys.

    Should I overhaul my engine or replace it?

    It depends on the engine's condition, what's worn or broken inside, and what the car is worth to you. We diagnose it first and give you the options before any work starts, so you can decide.

    Do you overhaul diesel engines?

    Yes. We do diesel engine overhauls, including Cummins and Duramax. If the truck can't be driven in, 24/7 towing is available. Call (832) 883-8120.

    Do you do regular maintenance like oil changes and brakes?

    Yes. Oil changes and scheduled maintenance, brake service, suspension repair, 4-wheel alignments, A/C repair, hydraulic repair and tires are all part of our full-service mechanic work.

    Can you find out why my warning light is on?

    Yes. Our specialty scan tools read the codes and live data from the engine and the other modules on the car, so we track the fault to its cause instead of guessing. You get what we found and your options before any repair starts.

    Can you get parts for my luxury or exotic car?

    Yes. Tell us whether you want factory parts or approved equivalents, and we'll source parts to your car's spec and show you before we install.

    How much does mechanic work cost?

    It depends on the car and the job. Call (832) 883-8120 or send the form with your vehicle and what you need, and we'll tell you before any work starts. Financing is available.

    Where are you located and when are you open?

    9590 FM 1960 W, Houston, TX 77070. We're open 24 hours, with night drop available.

    Built Right. Tuned Right.

    Tell us the car and the job, from an oil service to a diesel overhaul. We'll get back to you with the next step before any work starts.

    Book Your Service

    Night drop available. Financing available. Lifetime warranty on our work.

      Up to 10 photos from your phone or computer. They're sent to our team with your request.

      Dash warning or a parts list? Text a photo to (832) 883-8120 after you send this.

      Our Location

      9590 FM 1960 W
      Houston, TX 77070

      Hours

      Open 24 Hours
      Night Drop Available

      Contact

      Shop: (832) 883-8120
      Towing: (281) 760-8159
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