Welcome to Whitney Auto Service,
your car service in
Sherman Oaks, Encino and Van Nuys, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Van Nuys, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Whitney Auto Service we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Van Nuys car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Since 1950, Whitney Auto Service is a 4th generation family owned and operated automotive service and repair shop. We hold old fashion values while providing high-tech service. We value honesty and trust.
We perform key programming, key fob programming, computer programming, computer updates for PCM, BCM, TCM, ABS, and more.
Address
Whitney Auto Service
14550 Delano St
Van Nuys, CA 91411-2819
(818) 785-8678
Shop Hours
Mon-Thu: 7am-5pm
Friday: 7am-4pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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About Whitney Auto Service Van Nuys, CA
Whitney Auto Service is a third generation family-run business that has been serving thousands of satisfied customers since 1950.
Courtesy and care have been the hallmark of Whitney Auto Service—no wonder we have received the Automobile Club’s highest service award 10 years in a row!
Are you ready to experience the best Van Nuys car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Van Nuys, CA
What sets Whitney Auto Service apart from all of the others in Van Nuys, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Van Nuys, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Whitney Auto Service, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Van Nuys auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Van Nuys, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2004 Toyota Camry
Mileage90,403Service Date10/30/2024Services Performed- Client states — Broken vacuum hoses
- Client states — Maint light on dash
- Cut and splice in new hoses as needed
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed, Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if possible. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts & hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
Denise C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/20242011 Honda Odyssey
Mileage146,545Service Date11/7/2024Services Performed- REPORT – Remove & Replace oil pressure switch on VVT Check oil – Clean Warranty
Debbie S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/7/20242018 Kia Sorento
Mileage72,306Service Date10/23/2024Services Performed- Client states — Service – Next wed @ 2/30
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed, Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if possible. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts & hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
Jim C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/24/20242015 Nissan Versa
Mileage78,458Service Date10/17/2024Services Performed- Client states — Turn signal, reverse light and brake light bulb
- Remove & Replace both tail light sockets
Larry H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/19/20242017 Subaru Outback
Mileage85,814Service Date10/17/2024Services Performed- Client states — Test battery, told it's getting weak
- [Includes testing]
Angela B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/18/20242017 Jaguar F-Type
Mileage111,003Service Date10/16/2024Services Performed- Client states — Service
- Client states — Check engine light on dash
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed. Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if needed. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts and hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
- Hook up diagnostic scanner. Check computer for fault codes. Report Codes P0480 Fan 1 control circuit P219E Cylinder 3 Air/fuel ratio (AFR) imbalance P050-93 Cold start ignition timing performance P0341 Camshaft position (CMP) sensor A circuit range/performance (bank 1 or single sensor) P0346 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor A circuit range/performance (bank 2) P0507 Revolution speed from idle air control system above threshold Systems test & diagnose Timing chain is noisy (loose timing Chain) Throttle body issue NOTED – Engine was very low on oil Clear computer memory
- BRAKE- Replace front brake rotor
Dan M. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/18/20242017 Chevrolet Cruze
Mileage132,235Service Date10/15/2024Services Performed- Client states — Engine light on dash, clean and replaced MAF sensor
- Hook up diagnostic scanner. Check computer for fault codes. Report Codes P06DE Engine oil pressure control solenoid valve stuck on P1101 Intake air flow system performance Systems test & diagnose No oil registers on dip stick Engine producing excessive oil pressure – Blow By need the perform oil service & check After oil service – clear light – Oil code does not come back but P1101 does Check data – Not correct Remove and install original MAF – Exact same wave form as new sensor – Not the sensor issue Notice that there is a miss fire – Cylinder #1 is miss firing Throttle body is sticking Engine is damaged Clear computer memory
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed, Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if possible. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts & hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
Paul D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/16/20242012 Nissan Juke
Mileage67,142Service Date10/14/2024Services Performed- Client states — Service & check over
- Client states — Tires to 37 PSI
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed, Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if possible. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts & hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
- Rotate tires. Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating.
- TIRE – REPAIR, Right front
- Flush system Add transmission fluids as needed Road test
Art S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/15/20242011 Honda Odyssey
Mileage144,958Service Date10/7/2024Services Performed- Client states — Engine light on dash
- Hook up diagnostic scanner. Check computer for fault codes. Report Codes P3497 Valve Pause system (VPS) Stuck off Systems test & diagnose Issue with rocker arm oil control solenoid A (Bank 2) left front cylinder Rocker arm oil pressure switch – front rocker arm – front left cylinder Bank need to repalce VVT solenoid along with switch Clear computer memory
- VVT SOLENOID – Remove & Replace – Left Bank 2
- Client states — Fuel gauge – Hook up scanner – Reading full at this time
Debbie S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/8/20242005 Toyota Camry
Mileage175,878Service Date9/30/2024Services Performed- Client states — Service check over and right rear tire?
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed, Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if possible. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts & hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD], if equiped.
Allen M. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/1/20242013 Honda Civic
Mileage96,946Service Date9/20/2024Services Performed- Client states — Service & check over
- Cannot duplicate at this time
- Replace motor oil & oil filter. Check all fluids & top off as needed. Check & inflate all vehicle's tires to the recommended tire pressure rating. Lube chassis if needed. Inspect air filter & replace if needed. Check belts and hoses. Reset engine oil replacement reminder light [MAINT REQD] , if equiped.
Daniel T. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/27/20242012 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage162,286Service Date9/27/2024Services Performed- Client states — Check engine light on dash
- Hook up diagnostic scanner. Check computer for fault codes. Report Codes P0300 Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected P0302 cylinder #2 misfire detected Systems test & diagnose Check coils and plugs – Good Recommend fuel injection service Still misfiring – Need to remove injectors and inspect test injector for cylinder #2 out of vehicle – Looks OK Swap injector #2 and #1 – the misfire changed to cylinder #1 Need to replace injector After – No more misfire Clear computer memory
- Perform high pressure cleaning of fuel injectors
- FUEL INJECTOR – Remove & Replace – SE One, Cyl #2
Silvia R. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/28/2024
