# American Import Auto American Import Auto provides the best auto repair service in Venice, Fl community. We believe that every customer renders importance. Call us or schedule an appointment with us today! ## Pages - [Venice Auto Repair](https://www.americanimportrepair.com): American Import Auto provides the best auto repair service in Venice, Fl community. We believe that every customer renders importance. Call us or schedule an appointment with us today! - [Services](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/services): We are the leading mechanic shop serving Venice, FL, Nokomis, FL, and Osprey, FL. We offer great deals on auto repair services. - [Specials](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/coupons): Check some of the Specials, offered by American Import Auto. We have various discounted offers and promotions for our customers. - [Appointments](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/appointments): Whether you need auto service or repair in the area of Venice, FL, make sure you schedule an appointment with American Import Auto. - [About Us](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/about-us): - [Contact Us](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/contactus): Contact our local shop for tire and auto repair quotes or to schedule a repair in Venice, FL, Nokomis, FL, and Osprey, FL. - [Reviews](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/reviews): If you wish to learn what type of feedback we receive from other customers, check our customer reviews. - [Directions](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/directions): Enter your starting address and get the accurate directions that will help you find the location of American Import Auto. - [Write A Review](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/writeareview): American Import Auto values feedback from customers. Your review will help us improve our service and help others learn about our business. - [Vehicles We Service](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/vehicles): - [Service and Repair of Acura Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/acura-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Audi Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/audi-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of BMW Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/bmw-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Buick Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/buick-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Cadillac Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/cadillac-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Chevy Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/chevrolet-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Chrysler Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/chrysler-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Dodge Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/dodge-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Ford Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/ford-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of GMC Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/gmc-repair-services): - [Repair and Service of GM Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/gm-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Hyundai Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/hyundai-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Infiniti Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/infiniti-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Jeep Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/jeep-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Kia Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/kia-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of HUMMER Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/hummer-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Isuzu Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/isuzu-repair-services): - [Service and Repair of Lexus Vehicles](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/lexus-repair-services): - [Meet the Team](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/about/meet-the-team): - [Diesel Engine Repair](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/auto-repair/diesel-repair): At American Import Auto, we specialize in diesel engines. You can be confident your vehicle is in excellent hands. - [Community Involvement](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/about/community-involvement): - [Jobs](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/contact/jobs): We hire great mechanics for great service. Check out our job page today to view available positions. Be a part of our team today! - [A/C Service and Repair in Venice, FL](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/ac-service-and-repair-in-venice-fl): At American Import Auto, we specialize in automotive A/C service and repair for most makes and models. From quick refrigerant recharges to A/C system repairs, we have you covered. - [Fluid Flushes in Venice, FL](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/fluid-flushes-in-venice-fl): Routine fluid flushes are one of the best ways to protect your investment, and we can do them all at American Import Auto in Venice, FL. - [Transmission Service and Repair in Venice, FL](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/transmission-service-and-repair-in-venice-fl): At American Import Auto in Venice, FL, we offer comprehensive transmission services, including repair, rebuilds, and replacements for most makes and models. - [Financing](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/about/financing): Finance automotive repairs with the NAPA EasyPay Credit Card. Learn about cardholder benefits and apply online today! - [NAPA Peace of Mind Warranty](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/about/warranty): The NAPA Peace of Mind Warranty provides nationwide coverage on qualifying services. - [Blog](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog): - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/tire-sales): We offer a visual inspection of your vehicles tire tread depth, DOT serial number, & the wear on them. We test drive your vehicle if you are experiencing any drivability issues coming from the tires. We offer tires sales, installation, and alignment here at our facility of all makes and models. - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/battery-service): We offer a free battery check, giving you an estimate of where your battery life is at. At our shop, our technicians will thoroughly inspect your battery unit in your vehicle. - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/automotive-diagnostic-technician): - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/lead-mechanic-shop-foreman): - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/service-advisor): - [](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/automotive-technician): - [Newsletter](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/newsletter): ## Blog Posts - [Resurfacing Brake Rotors](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/resurfacing-brake-rotors): Resurfacing Brake Rotors Today, we are going to talk about resurfacing brake rotors using an On-Car Brake Lathe. The purpose is to ... - [Tires, DOT Serial Number, and Safety](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/tires--dot-serial-number--and-safety): NEW YEAR.... Same us! Let's get you ready for the newness ahead!  Kick Off the New Year With a Focus on TIRES! We’re excited to announce ... - [Why did my Transmission Fail? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-did-my-transmission-fail): Why did my Transmission Fail? A question you may not ask yourself, but one we can bring awareness to. Here are some reasons why your ... - [Why Does My Car Nosedive When Braking? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-does-my-car-nose-dive-when-braking): Shocks & Struts, Nosedive - [Why is my Car A/C not blowing cold air?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-is-my-car-a-c-not-blowing-cold-air-): Why is my Car A/C not blowing cold air? Why is the air conditioning running warm in my vehicle? - [Why Is My Car Knocking And Shaking? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-is-my-car-knocking-and-shaking): What bad Fuel Injectors do to the Engine Control Unit. - [What Regular Maintenance Does My Vehicle Need? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-regular-maintenance-does-my-vehicle-need): Vehicle Regular and Seasonal Maintenance Recommendations - [Why Do You Have to Change Your Oil? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-do-you-have-to-change-your-oil): Oil Change, Oil Filter Change, Lube, Full-Synthetic Oil, Non-Synthetic Oil, Synthetic Oil, - [Why is my Car A/C Not Blowing Enough Air? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-is-my-car-a-c-not-blowing-enough-air): Air conditioning system, A/C Evaporator, recirculation, auto air conditioning system, Napa Auto Parts - [Why Are My Brakes Squeaking? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/squeaking-brakes-venice-florida): Brakes Squeaking, Brake Inspection, Brake Repairs, Bad Brake Rotors, Worn Brake Pads, Brake Fluid Checks - [What Happens When An A/C Actuator Goes Bad?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-happens-when-an-a-c-actuator-goes-bad): Actuator Gone Bad, or Broken Blend Door - [Do I have to Replace my Timing Belt? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/do-i-have-to-replace-my-timing-belt): Timing Belt Replacement, Regular Maintenance, Old vs. New - [Why Is My Car Hard to Steer? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-is-my-car-hard-to-steer): Tie Rod Replacement, Steering and Suspension Repair - [What Does Aligning your Tires Do? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-does-aligning-your-tires-do): Wheel Alignment Performed in Venice Fl, American Import Auto, Inc. Wheel Alignment Service, Tire Wear, Alignment Machine, Tire Alignment Done Here - [What is Carbon Build-Up? How Does it Affect my Engine? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-is-carbon-build-up--how-does-it-affect-my-engine--): Carbon build-up can be found inside the engine. Over time carbon builds up inside the engine from exhaust and fuel combustion. As the engine burns fuel, the layers of carbon build up causing the valves to stick. This can impede the valves sealing correctly when disposing of exhaust or intaking air into the cylinder. Carbon can also plug up your fuel injector nozzles resulting in poor fuel delivery. - [Why won't my car move in drive? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-won-t-my-car-move-in-drive): Upon checking the Transmission fluid levels, and the condition that the fluid happened to be in. After doing inspections, we noticed that Transmission fluid was burnt. After this diagnosis, we now knew we would need to remove the Transmission from the truck to start taking it apart. When we did this, we found that the clutches were burned and that this was the cause of the truck not being able to move forward. - [Why Is My Car Shaking When Idle?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking-when-idle-): We recently had a vehicle in the shop that was experiencing shaking to the steering wheel while in idle. Upon doing a full diagnosis to the vehicle, our technician found that this was coming from the Motor Mounts. - [Why Are Loud Noises Coming from Under My Car? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-are-loud-noises-coming-from-under-my-car): So, now that we know the different parts of the drivetrain system, lets dive a little bit deeper. Inside the Driveshaft is a part called a Coupler. A Coupler connects the output shaft of the Transmission to the front flange of the Driveshaft. This is what we needed to replace inside the Torque Shaft. This guest of ours complained of hearing loud rumbling and rattling noises coming from right under the vehicle. - [Why Does My Car Smell Like Burning Oil? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/why-does-my-car-smell-like-burning-oil): In this case, the oil that was leaking from the Valve Cover Gasket, was running onto a hot exhaust manifold located directly beneath it. Therefore, burning the oil since the exhaust manifold is very hot! - [What Makes Headlights Cloudy? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-makes-headlights-cloudy): Driving at night can be dangerous in itself due to the limited visibility that some roads or places you may be are. But, you don't want your headlights to be an added reason to why you might be having visibility issues. When headlights turn cloudy and yellow, it’s primarily caused by the deterioration of the UV layer. - [What is the Brakes for Breasts Program](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-is-the-brakes-for-breasts-program): For the month of October, until the 31st, we are offering our Brakes for Breasts promotion. That means free Brake Pad or Shoes all October long. We donate 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Fund. - [Invest in your Future and Be a Better Version of Yourself!](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/invest-in-your-future-and-be-a-better-version-of-yourself): Automotive Repair Shop looking to hire! We promote a healthy work life balance and positive team environment! - [What Are Seasonal Car Care and Maintenance Tips for Florida Visitors and Residents?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/what-are-seasonal-car-care-and-maintenance-tips-for-florida-visitors-and-residents-): Today we are going to go into detail about the importance of maintaining your vehicle while you might be away from it for some time. Florida is no stranger to visitors and seasonal travelers during the winter and early spring months. We want to ensure that while you might be away in your home state, your vehicle down here still needs to be maintained pretty routinely. So lets talk about best practices, and what might work best for you! It is only January, but this is good prep for when the time comes, planning ahead will save you from last minute stress! - [Paradise Is Calling, Are You Going to Answer? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/looking-to-work-in-paradise): With over 900 residents moving to Florida daily, we are booming with opportunity, and we have that opportunity for you! - [April is National Car Care Month! ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/national-car-care-month): April is national Car Care month! This month we are going to discuss all the general maintenance your vehicle needs in order to maintain your safety and the dependability of your vehicle! - [How Do I Improve my Fuel Economy? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/how-to-improve-fuel-economy): To discuss what you can do as a driver to improve your fuel economy and hopefully save you some money when it's time to fill up! - [Auto Repair Shop Helping to End Hunger for Southwest Florida](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/auto-repair-shop-helping-to-end-hunger-for-southwest-florida): We are asking all of our friends, neighbors, clients and family to bring in any donations they might be able to give and in return we are going to enter those into a drawing for a FREE Turkey on November 18th. (We want to make sure you have more than enough notice before Thanksgiving to get a Turkey.) You do NOT need to have an appointment at our shop to donate, we welcome anyone to participate. just pull right up to the service drive and we can help navigate where to drop them off! There is NO limit to how many donations you can bring. - [Auto Repair Shop Ending Hunger in Southwest Florida Part II](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/auto-repair-shop-ending-hunger-in-southwest-florida-part-ii): South County Food Pantry haul pt. 2 for us here at American Import Auto! Thank you to everyone that contributed and thought about others over the past few months! What you see are boxes and bags filled to the top with food and non perishables. We had some dog and cat food in there too, so even the fur babies were taken care of 🙏🏻 Thank you, thank you for being such a great community, we are so grateful to all of you! - [Why Won't my Truck Start? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/Why-Wont-My-Truck-Start): Today we are going to discuss the importance of good diagnostic tools and the value of working with our shop that employs highly trained and skilled technicians that use these tools during everyday repairs. - [Should I Inspect My Rental Car Before Driving?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/should-i-inspect-my-rental-car-before-driving): To discuss the importance of giving your rental vehicle a thorough inspection before driving away. Keep you safe and other drivers on the road. - [Why Is The Car With Squiggly Lines and The ABS Light on Dash?](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/car-with-squiggly-lines-and-the-abs-light-on-dash): Learn what the ABS light and Traction Control light on your dashboard mean. Discover common issues, how they affect your vehicle's safety, and tips for troubleshooting and resolving these warning lights. - [Is My Tire Running Low on Air? ](https://www.americanimportrepair.com/blog/is-my-tire-running-low-on-air): Are my Tires running low on air? We will show you exactly what happens when temperatures drop in your area!