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Buick's lineup today is almost all crossovers, the Encore, Envision and Enclave, and plenty of LaCrosse and Regal sedans are still on the road. Our technicians service every Buick, from oil changes to engine, transmission and electrical work.
Buick shares its engines, transmissions and platforms with Chevrolet and GMC, so the parts are easy to get and the repair procedures are well understood. What changes from model to model is which engine you have and how it has been looked after, and that is where we start.
Every visit begins with a free digital inspection, with photos of anything we find, so you can see what we see before you decide on any work. Most repairs we do are backed by our lifetime warranty.
A Buick shares most of its engineering with Chevrolet and GMC, so a good Buick mechanic near you does not need to be a Buick dealer. Our Hawthorne and Clifton shops service Enclaves, Encores and LaCrosses with GM-spec parts and fluids, and every visit starts with a free inspection you can see on your phone.
The badge is the same, but an Enclave and an Encore are very different vehicles to look after. These are the models we see most and what is worth knowing about each.
Earlier Enclaves, roughly 2008 to 2012, are known for stretched timing chains, usually announced by a check engine light for camshaft-crankshaft correlation. Oil changed on time is the best prevention, and a correlation code is worth diagnosing promptly.
The original Encore's 1.4-liter turbo and the three-cylinder engines in the Encore GX are efficient but run hot. Coolant leaks around the water pump and outlet housings are common finds, so we pressure-test the cooling system rather than top it up.
Recent Envisions pair a 2.0-liter turbo with a nine-speed automatic, which is sensitive to fluid condition. A delayed or harsh shift is worth a scan and a fluid check before anyone talks about transmission parts.
Some 2.4-liter engines from around 2010 to 2013 are known for using oil between changes. We measure consumption over a service interval, so the decision is based on a number, and we keep the oil changes on schedule meanwhile.
Not compared with most luxury brands. Buick shares most of its mechanical parts with Chevrolet and GMC, so parts are widely available and fairly priced. We give you the estimate before any work starts.
Have it looked at soon. A camshaft-crankshaft correlation code on the 3.6 V6 often points to a stretched timing chain, and a chain that jumps a tooth can damage the engine. Our diagnostics confirm the cause before anything is replaced.
No. Federal law lets you have scheduled maintenance done at an independent shop, as long as it follows the maintenance schedule with appropriate parts and you keep the records. We document every visit.
Most repairs at KRP Automotive are guaranteed for as long as you own your vehicle. If you pay for a repair at our shop, you shouldn’t have to pay for it again, that’s our promise at all four open New Jersey locations.
