Venice Auto Repair

WELCOME TO VENICE, FLORIDA!  Sandy Beaches & Stunning Sunsets Myakka River Canopy Road or Mossy Oak Tree Lined Roads American Import Auto, Inc. wants to welcome all of our new residents and clients to this beautiful city on the Gulf. It's no lie this is one of the most amazing places to live, with America's number one rated beach only miles from Venice! We have the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves that play their spring training games here in town, a cute downtown eating and shopping strip, beaches, boating, and great schools your youngsters can attend.  This town is wonderful for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, or the concrete jungle. It is a breath of fresh air and a true gem of a city to both raise a family or even consider retirement! There are opportunities to build relationships fast with a strong Chamber of Commerce leading the way with community driven events, and plenty of networking opportunities to get you ... read more

Why Is My Car Shaking When Idle?    Have you ever experienced a rough idle or lots of shaking while you are stopped at a stop light or maybe you are slowing down, and it just starts to shake out of nowhere? There could be a variety of different reasons for this, it's not something you want to ignore as it may be a big underlying issue!   We recently had a BMW X2 in the shop that was experiencing this symptom. Upon doing a full diagnosis to the vehicle, our technician found that this was coming from the Motor Mounts. After asking my Service Manager about this issue, he stated that Motor Mounts can have many names, and can be different depending on make and model of vehicle. For instance, trucks usually have Engine Mounts that are metal and rubber, whereas other vehicles like this BMW X2 have mounts that have rubber with liquid inside of them, also known as hydraulic fluid. For this vehicle, Chris our ASE Certified Master Import & Eur ... read more