Van and light truck repair, vans first
Vans lead what we do. Sprinter Garage works on the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Chevy Express and GMC Savana, plus pickups, at 7217 SW 42nd St, one block south of Bird Road and just east of the Palmetto Expressway. Every van gets a written price with photos before any work starts, and you pick the warranty: 90 days, 1 year or 2 years.
Vans and trucks
Sprinter and cargo van repair
A van in the shop is a day of routes or jobs gone, so we diagnose it first and put the price in writing before we touch it.
Learn moreFleet maintenance
A van that breaks down on route costs you a driver's day and a customer's patience, so fleet maintenance here is about catching problems before they strand a unit.
Learn moreDiesel diagnostics
A code is not a diagnosis, and replacing parts by guess is the fastest way to spend money without fixing the van.
Learn moreDiesel mechanic
Diesel problems get expensive when someone guesses, so our diesel work starts with finding the actual fault and putting the fix in writing before the truck is touched.
Learn moreBox truck and work truck repair
A truck that misses a delivery day costs you the route and sometimes the customer, so we get the diagnosis and the written price done first and tell you honestly how long the fix takes.
Learn moreThe vans we work on
We work on the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Chevy Express and GMC Savana, cargo and passenger vans alike. Pickups like the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tacoma come in too, along with the everyday cars and SUVs in your driveway.
Whether it is one van or a small fleet, every vehicle gets its own written price with photos before any work starts.
The name is our own. Sprinter Garage is an independent shop, not part of Mercedes-Benz, and we work on every van brand on this list.
What we fix on work vans
Brakes, steering and suspension, which wear faster on a van that carries weight all day. AC and cooling systems, which work hard in Miami heat. Batteries, starters and alternators. Check engine lights and warning messages, diagnosed before we recommend anything. Transmissions, from fluid service to rebuilds.
We also do the scheduled maintenance in your owner's manual, so small items get handled before they take the van off the road.
Work vans and fleets
If your business runs several vans, bring them. Each van gets its own ticket, its own written price with photos and its own warranty choice, so you always know which van needs what and what it will cost before you approve.
We text you when each van is checked in, when the estimate is sent, when you approve and when it is ready. The counter speaks English and Spanish, so your drivers can talk to us in either one.
Getting here with a van
From the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826), take the Bird Road exit. Heading south, turn left on Bird Road and go about half a mile. Heading north, turn right on Bird Road. Then turn right on SW 72nd Ave and right on SW 42nd St.
From the Don Shula Expressway (SR 874, a toll road), head north and take the Bird Road exit, then turn right on Bird Road, right on SW 72nd Ave and right on SW 42nd St. From Florida's Turnpike, take the Bird Road exit and head east on Bird Road about 4.7 miles to SW 72nd Ave, then turn right and right again on SW 42nd St.
How a van job works
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Book online
Pick a time and tell us which van and what it is doing. The shop confirms by text.
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Diagnosis first
We find the cause before we recommend a repair, so you do not pay for parts the van does not need.
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A written price
You get the price in writing with photos of your own van. Sales tax is on parts only, and nothing is added without your yes.
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You pick the warranty
90 days, 1 year or 2 years. Then we text you at each step until the van is ready.
Van and truck repair near you
Work vans come to Bird Road from Westchester, Kendall, Coral Gables, Fountainebleau and the streets around the shop. Pick your area for directions.
What is your van doing?
The check engine light came on
The engine computer saw something out of range and stored a code.
This week is fineThe temperature gauge is climbing
The engine cannot get rid of its heat.
Stop driving itMy AC is not blowing cold
Nine times out of ten the system is low on refrigerant because of a slow leak at a seal, a hose, or the condenser up front.
This week is fineMy brakes squeal every time I slow down in traffic
Most squeals are the wear indicator, a small metal tab that rubs the rotor when the pad gets thin.
This week is fineMy brakes are grinding
The friction material is gone and the steel backing plate of the pad is scraping the rotor.
Stop driving itMy car won't start
It is almost always one of three things: a battery that is dead or has a bad connection, a starter that has worn out, or a fuel or ignition problem that keeps the engine from catching.
Come in todayA warning light came on and I don't know what it means
Color is the first clue.
Come in todayThere is a puddle under my car
Clear water near the front passenger side is the AC draining condensation, and in this humidity it is normal to leave a puddle.
This week is fineMy engine revs up but the car doesn't go any faster
That is a slipping transmission.
Come in todayThe car shakes once I get up to speed on I-95
A vibration that shows up at a certain speed and smooths out above it is a wheel and tire balance problem nearly every time.
This week is fineStraight answers for van owners
Keeping a fleet on the road
Every day a vehicle sits waiting for repair, it costs you a route, a job, or a customer. The fix is not a bigger budget, it is a simple schedule, good driver reports, and records you can actually find.
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When a work van or box truck goes down with a transmission problem, the repair is long and the missed routes add up, but most failures give warning signs first. A severe service fluid schedule, drivers who speak up early and a repair plan for each unit keep small problems small.
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How to read your estimate
At Sprinter Garage the price is written down before any work starts, so you never find out at the counter. This guide walks through each line so you know exactly what you are approving.
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Your maintenance schedule, explained
Your owner's manual already lists what your car needs and when, but it is written in a way that makes it easy to ignore. Here is how to read it, which schedule fits South Florida driving, and which skipped items cost the most later.
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Hurricane season car checklist
Your car is part of your storm plan, whether you leave town or stay home. Get it ready early in the season, keep it ready through November, and check it carefully after every storm.
ReadDriving through flooded streets
The safest move is to turn around, because you cannot see how deep the water is or what is under it. If you already drove through, a few quick checks can catch damage before it spreads.
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