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AAA Approved Auto Repair. Family service since 1981. Qualifying repairs backed by a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
Makes We Service
We service Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Jeep, Ram, GMC, Dodge, Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, Volkswagen, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo and more: cars, trucks, SUVs, motorhomes and fleet vehicles across Thousand Palms and the Coachella Valley. Not sure about your vehicle? Call us first. We'll tell you straight before you drive in.
Tell us what you see, hear, or feel. We start with your description and a hands-on inspection, not a guess.
Our team finds the actual problem and explains it in plain language before any work starts.
We fix it right, and qualifying work carries a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
The desert is hard on vehicles. These are the jobs Coachella Valley drivers bring us every day.
Desert heat demands reliable A/C. We diagnose and repair all cooling systems fast.
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Check engine light on? We pinpoint the problem the first time instead of swapping parts until it stops.
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Full-service motorhome and generator repair with a large bay and motorhome lifts. One shop for everything.
Call for ServiceFrom everyday maintenance to complex engine work: if it drives, we fix it.
Servicios en Español
Ofrecemos una amplia variedad de servicios automotrices para mantener su vehículo en excelentes condiciones, ya sea de gasolina, diésel, híbrido o eléctrico. Se habla español — le explicamos la reparación antes de empezar cualquier trabajo.
Nuestros servicios incluyen:
Auto air conditioning repair in Thousand Palms since 1981. In Coachella Valley heat a weak A/C system is a breakdown waiting to happen. We inspect the full system, find the leak or worn part, and fix it right the first time.
Licensed STAR smog check station for Thousand Palms and the Coachella Valley. We are a test AND repair smog station, serving DMV smog renewal and Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) participants, with the repairs that get a failed vehicle compliant under one roof.
Check engine light on? Our team runs a full computer diagnosis, checks sensors and error codes, and explains the real problem in plain language before starting any repair.
The cooling system is what stands between a desert summer and a failed engine. We service every part of it: radiator, hoses, thermostat, water pump, and fans. Catch it before an overheat turns into an engine job.
One pothole or curb can throw your wheels out of alignment, chew through tires, and pull the car off line. We adjust camber, caster, and toe back to factory specs.
Motorhome and generator repair in Thousand Palms on all makes and models. Our large bay and 20,000-pound motorhome lifts fit most full-size rigs — call with your length and weight and we will confirm before you drive over.
Screeching, grinding, or a soft pedal? Desert heat wears pads and fluid faster. Our brake specialists inspect and fix the brake system.
Manufacturer-scheduled service for oil, filters, fluids, and belts. Bring your maintenance history and ask about the inspection scope and service documentation when you book.
Commercial fleet repair for Coachella Valley businesses. Call with your vehicles and service needs to discuss scheduling, availability, and documentation.
Slow crank, dim lights, or a battery that dies overnight. We test the battery, alternator, and starter, find the fault, and replace only what fails the test.
No service writers reading from a script. These are the technicians who actually work on your vehicle. Tap a face to see the full photo.
Pete's Automotive Service has served the Coachella Valley since 1981. Routine maintenance, complex diagnostics, engine work, motorhomes, generators, smog, and fleets: one shop handles all of it.
We're AAA-approved, NAPA-certified, and a licensed STAR smog station. Qualifying work carries a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, and our shuttle can get you home while your vehicle is in the bay for a minimal charge.
Family-Owned Since 1981
Four decades of neighbors trusting neighbors.
AAA Approved Auto Repair
Facility credentials independently listed by AAA.
ASE Certified Technicians
Two ASE Master Technicians on staff, with manufacturer training kept current.
12-Month / 12,000-Mile Warranty
Qualifying work is backed in writing.
We’re Hiring
Every week we have to send good customers back to the dealership because the right technician or the right equipment isn’t in the building. We’d rather fix the car. That’s where you come in.
Family-owned shop with no service-writer politics
Steady work from a customer base built since 1981
Mon–Fri schedule, weekends off
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Across 156+ Google reviews from the neighbors who trust Pete's with their vehicles.
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Google reviewGoogle review · 2 months ago
Pete and his wife are the best in the valley. They provide fair prices, excellent car services, and most importantly they deliver honesty. I will never second guess taking my vehicles over to them for maintenance and regular checkups. They deserve 100 stars 🌟
Address
32125 Arbol Real, Thousand Palms, CA 92276A mile east of the In-N-Out, off Ramon Road. If you hit the Circle K, you've passed us.
Phone
(760) 343-3535For a repair today, the phone is faster.
Business Hours
After-hours key drop. Closed by the time you finish work? Leave the vehicle and drop the key. Call first so we know it is coming and what it needs.
Se habla español. Le explicamos la reparación en español antes de empezar cualquier trabajo.
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Call Pete's Automotive Service for maintenance, diagnostics, smog, motorhome repair, and full-service auto care.
