Work gallery

Careful work.
Real vehicles.

A small look at the hands-on work behind Automotive Excellence—from diagnostic testing and engine repair to fabrication. The photos here are a starting selection; more examples can be added as Sjon shares them.

A record of the process

The details matter before, during, and after the repair.

Each image offers a glimpse of real work already completed or underway. As the gallery grows, it can show more of the diagnostic process, repair details, and finished results—without asking customers to sort through a long unorganized feed.

Testing & diagnosis

Measure first. Interpret carefully.

Diagnostic tools help build a picture of what the vehicle is doing. Readings are interpreted in context instead of treating a single number or code as a parts list.

A handheld thermometer measuring air temperature at a vehicle vent — A/C diagnosticsMeasuring A/C vent temperature

A vehicle receiving roadside assistance at night — Roadside assistanceHelping a stranded driver at night

Engine & mechanical work

Follow the problem into the system.

Engine work calls for patience, planning, and attention to how components fit and function together.

Engine components during hands-on mechanical work — Engine workHands-on work inside the engine bay

Vehicle with hood open during mechanical service — Mechanical serviceUnder-hood inspection and repair

Removed engine assembly in a workshop — Major repairEngine assembly removed for service

Open engine bay during a repair — Repair processWorking through an engine-bay repair

Fabrication & repair

Make the solution fit the problem.

Some repairs involve more than replacing a component. This image shows fabrication work carried out as part of a vehicle repair.

Metal fabrication work being carried out in a workshop — FabricationCareful hands-on repair work

Vehicle in a workshop during service — Workshop workVehicle work in progress

Work beyond the shop

Mobile service, where the vehicle is.

Automotive Excellence brings the work to the customer. A mobile setup adds convenience while keeping the same focus on methodical diagnosis and sound repairs.

Vehicle being worked on outdoors — Mobile serviceWorking with the vehicle on location

Vehicle positioned in a home workshop — Vehicle serviceHands-on work in the workshop

Recent diagnostic work

Read the system before changing the part.

These examples show the diagnostic side of the work: scan data, thermal readings, pressure testing, electrical systems, and the evidence used to decide what happens next.

Electrical and high-voltage wiring inside a vehicle — Electrical systemsTracing the system behind the symptom

Thermal reading taken during vehicle diagnostics — Thermal diagnosticsUsing temperature as evidence

Pressure gauge being used during a vehicle test — Pressure testingMeasuring before recommending a repair

Live engine data displayed on a diagnostic scan tool — Scan dataInterpreting live vehicle information

Temperature measurement taken inside a vehicle — TestingChecking what the vehicle is actually doing

Engine & drivetrain work

Major work requires a plan.

From engine assemblies and valve covers to drivetrain removal, these photos show the detailed work that happens before a vehicle is ready to go back on the road.

Engine assembly during hands-on automotive work — Engine workWorking through the assembly

Engine bay with components removed for service — Engine bayMaking room to reach the real problem

Engine assembly being serviced in a workshop — Major repairEngine assembly work in progress

Valve cover and gasket during an engine repair — Sealing surfacesAttention to the details that prevent repeat failures

Engine suspended from a hoist during removal — Engine removalPlanning the work before the lift

Internal engine components during repair — Internal componentsWorking carefully inside the system

Engine and parts in a workshop — Workshop workComponents organized for the next step

Engine top-end components during repair — Top-end workDetails matter at every stage

Engine being lifted from a vehicle — Drivetrain accessTaking the right path into a major repair

Engine removal work in a garage — Major serviceCareful work from teardown to completion

Transmission assembly on the ground during service — DrivetrainTransmission work with a clear plan

Brakes, hubs & undercarriage

Inspect the parts you cannot see from the driver’s seat.

Wheel hubs, brakes, suspension, and underbody repairs often require getting close to the vehicle and checking the components directly.

Wheel bearing and hub during service — Wheel bearingChecking the rotating assembly

Brake and hub assembly during repair — BrakesHands-on safety-system work

Wheel hub and studs during service — Hub serviceFinding wear before it becomes a bigger problem

Wheel hub with bearing grease during repair — UndercarriageCleaning up the details that matter

Vehicle frame and suspension work outside a shop — Mobile workWorking where the vehicle is

Technician working beneath a vehicle — UndercarriageGetting underneath the symptom

Undercarriage and axle work during repair — Suspension & drivetrainInspecting what keeps the vehicle moving

Vehicle body and front-end work in progress — Vehicle repairTaking the repair beyond the obvious

Vehicles in progress

Every vehicle brings its own problem to solve.

These images show the range of vehicles and working environments Automotive Excellence handles—from roadside situations to detailed workshop projects.

Vehicle receiving service outdoors near a mountain road — On locationBringing the process to the vehicle

Vehicle work in a workshop with engine components nearby — WorkshopOrganized work in progress

Vehicle in a garage during service — Vehicle serviceWorking through the next step

Mercedes vehicle with hood open for service — Diagnostic accessClear access to the system

Orange vehicle in a workshop during work in progress — Vehicle projectDetail-oriented work, whatever the vehicle

Have a complicated vehicle issue?

Start with a clear conversation.

Tell Sjon what the vehicle is doing, what has already been checked, and where it is located. He’ll help you understand a sensible next step.

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