Sprinter Garage

Tesla repair for Coral Gables drivers

Drive a Tesla in Coral Gables? Out-of-warranty repairs, tires, brakes, the 12V battery and battery health reports are a straight drive west on Bird Road, at Sprinter Garage. We check Tesla coverage and recalls by VIN first, then text you a written price with photos.

From Coral Gables
About 9 minutes from here

The independent option for Coral Gables

Tesla runs its own service centers and the other brands work through their dealers, and that is where warranty repairs and recalls belong. For everything else, Sprinter Garage is an independent shop at 7217 SW 42nd St, one block south of Bird Road and just west of SW 72nd Ave.

From City Hall on Biltmore Way, take Segovia Street and University Drive down to Bird Road, then head west about 2.3 miles to SW 72nd Ave. Turn left, then right on SW 42nd St. That is about 9 minutes outside rush hour.

From Coral Gables Senior High, which sits on Bird Road, stay on Bird Road west about 3 miles to SW 72nd Ave.

Heat, humidity and EV brakes

Regenerative braking does most of the stopping in an EV, so the pads and rotors barely work. In humid Miami air, rotors rust and caliper slides stick, and the first sign is often a grind after the car sits for a few days. A brake cleaning and lubrication usually comes before new parts.

Heat is also hard on the 12V battery that wakes the car's computers. When it gets weak, the car can show warnings or refuse to wake up, even with a full high-voltage battery.

What we do for Coral Gables EVs and hybrids

12V battery testing and replacement. Brake cleaning, pads, rotors and fluid checks. EV-rated tires, rotations and alignment. Charge port and onboard charger diagnosis. Fault code reading for warning messages. High-voltage battery health checks with a written report. Hybrid battery testing and hybrid system warnings.

Every estimate comes with photos, and we text you at each step.

Warranty first, every time

We run your VIN before we quote. If the factory warranty or a recall covers the repair, we tell you, and it goes to the dealer or the brand's service center at no cost to you. If not, you get a written price with tax on parts only, and you pick the warranty on our work: 90 days, 1 year or 2 years. Book online and the shop confirms by text.

Near Coral Gables

  • Coral Gables City Hall
  • Miracle Mile
  • Venetian Pool
  • Shops at Merrick Park
  • University of Miami
  • Coral Gables Senior High School

Questions people ask

Is Sprinter Garage part of Tesla or any carmaker?
No. Sprinter Garage is an independent repair shop, not part of Tesla's service network or any carmaker's. That is why warranty and recall work goes to the brand, and why we check for it first.
How do I get to the shop from Coral Gables?
Get on Bird Road and head west. From City Hall, take Segovia Street and University Drive down to Bird Road, then go west about 2.3 miles to SW 72nd Ave. Turn left, then right on SW 42nd St. About 9 minutes outside rush hour.
Will you void my factory warranty?
No. Federal law, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, says a carmaker cannot void your warranty just because an independent shop did maintenance or repairs. Covered repairs still go to the brand, and you keep your invoices as your record.
Why does my EV grind after sitting for a few days?
Usually surface rust on the rotors, which forms fast in humid air when regenerative braking does most of the stopping. If it goes away after a few stops, it is usually harmless. A grind that stays means the brakes need a look.
Can you do my Tesla's scheduled maintenance?
Yes. Tesla's maintenance list is short: tire rotations, the cabin air filter and brake fluid checks are among the items in your owner's manual. We follow the schedule in your manual, and in our humidity we also check the brakes for rust and sticking.

Ready to book?

Pick a time. We text you the written price before any work starts.