Taz Brewster is equipped with the very latest in test equipment and analyzers by ATS, Snap-on, and other industry leaders. More importantly he knows how to use them, and keeps himself current by a regular training programs through Automotive Training Group, ASE, ICAR, various manufacturers' hybrid and other programs, and many more. Taz automotive is fully certified by NATSF, maintains up to date access to the best of comprehensive on-line information and data tools, various manufacturers' physical and electronic special tools, and regular training updates.

When looking for a shop, we advise a careful search by reputation, available resources, certifications, proven track record, best practices and if time permits a detailed interview. You will find that we are among those who pass the grade. If you are looking for a full service, full time shop to keep you on the road safe and satisfied, you will find that we share your concerns and that we are looking to establish long term relations as a trusted member of an owner/service technician team. We use none but factory or better parts, we stand behind our work and are insured and bonded.

Our references are available upon request, and we are proud to say that our customer base includes the founder and chief technology officer of Automotive Testing Solutions an industry leading, Albuquerque based manufacturer of a full range of auto test systems.

The one theme which most pervades Brewster's references from industry professionals is his exceptional competence in diagnosing the difficult problem. Taz takes work on a referral basis from a many local shops for those difficult diagnoses. For obvious reasons Taz limits his availability in that regard, but there is no denying he takes great personal satisfaction in solving the elusive and “unsolvable” riddle.

The need to stay abreast of changing technology is no longer an option, it is critical. Current vehicles are equipped with a vast array of interconnected computers managed through CAN bus networks through which all data feeds. Faults are interpreted through on-board diagnosis and reported as fault “codes”. The raw data is accessible to remote test equipment for further identification and definition of the problem. Equally important, Taz maintains a complete set of older functional analyzers and full familiarity with their functions for work on legacy vehicles.

Staying abreast of industry practices is not cheap. We recently added to our resources a name brand electric systems analyzer at a one time cost of $18,000. It will pay for itself over time in both efficiency and quality of work but it is, realistically, the sort of purchase which is beyond the means of many independent shops.

We do our best to do it right the first time at best value. Our charges are fair and honest and in line with the best or our competition. What that means to you is that, while you can always find a guy down the street who will find a way to get by for a little bit less, the bigger picture is a bit more revealing. For example, we know from experience that those $50 after market brake pads are going to disappoint in the long run and that the computer program operating your anti-lock brakes and traction control system is going to expect and demand an exactly mated coefficient of friction between front and rear brakes if it is going to operate safely and well. So if you are looking for a minimal repair with the cheapest available parts, you have other service options. In all likelihood you will be back later chasing related issues with a similar result, unless you start with a full service shop in the first place. If, however, you intend to keep your car running at peak performance for the full time you own it -- well then we would like to meet.

It is never too early to start doing it right.

When it comes to analysis and diagnosis we strive to be the very best we can be and proudly claim that we have earned the respect of the best of our competition. Our mechanical staff and technicians are among the best and our customers agree.

In the service trade, automotive “technician” has too often come to mean a recent graduate of a factory school trained to plug a pigtail into your car's diagnostic terminal and happily pull a new starter from the parts department because his computer told him it was faulty. All for something in the neighborhood of $100 an hour without knowing, or caring, why the resistance in the signal line was too high or the problem intermittent.