Services : Vehicle Maintenance
SCR is proud to offer a complete set of service & maintenance items for your car.
As mentioned elsewhere on this site, we do specialize in European marques like Audi, BMW, MINI, Porsche
and Volkswagen. When you entrust your European car to us, you know that your car is being worked on by
an expert who sees dozens of them every week, not a tech who figures "all cars are pretty much the same".
As with our performance products, we also extend our expertise to many other vehicles, not just our European core.
We see substantial numbers of Subaru/WRX/STi, Mitsubishi EVO, Lotus, DSM, Mustang, and most other sports/performance coupes and sedans.
We are finding that our customers like our service so much, that they bring the rest of their cars and trucks to us as well.
Whatever you have that needs maintenance, we will keep it on the road for you in top running condition.
Please use the selections below to get more information on our offerings.
Oil Services + Checkups
SCR Performance offers routine maintenance and checkup service for your vehicle, performed
at the time of routine oil changes. Give us your vehicle with the peace of mind that you won't be added
to the legions of motorists who have a horror story courtesy of their local "grease monkey". In additional
to conscientiously servicing your car, we will inspect it for any upcoming or latent issues to prevent any
problems before they start.
Wheel/Tire Services
Our wheel and tire machines are the best mounting and balancing equipment you can buy. These new machines
are the best available on the market today, to make sure we can mount your low-profile tires without harm
to your wheels. Composite heads on the tire mounting machine mean that we will never scratch a wheel -
even hard-to-mount sizes common on European cars. Our tire balancing equipment can detect faulty wheels,
faulty tires, and can correct for these if necessary.
We believe the peace of mind you'll get from knowing that your wheels will be mounted on the best equipment
available, by somebody who cares, is the most important feeling we can offer.
Vehicle Alignments
SCR Performance is extremely proud of our best-in-class laser alignment tools.
We offer in-house, 4-wheel laser alignments for street, sport, and race applications.
Laser alignment machines offer unrivaled accuracy, which translates to better handling and improved
tire wear over the life of your vehicle. Complement your new wheel and tire package with a four-wheel
alignment from SCR.
For lowered street cars and race cars, we have special ramps to make sure your car will get on and off
our rack without any difficulties or damage - which is not something that can be said for all shops!
Fault Code checking / VAG COM services + diagnostics
Modern automobiles are amazingly complex vehicles. The latest Audis have over 25 separate processors
in them to maintain vehicle functions. Fortunately, we have the electronic tools to scan, clear, and
set data in your car. This includes the VAG-COM tool for VW/Audi/Porsche/Lamborghini vehicles, and
an advanced Snap-ON OBDII scanner for advanced diagnostics.
SCR will pull codes for you if you want to check on the source of a MIL/CEL (check engine light), and we
provide diagnostic services in addition to our repair services.
Vehicle Prepurchase exams
For a modest charge, SCR can examine a vehicle before you buy it to make sure there are no hidden issues. We will
pull any fault codes, inspect the vehicle on our rack, check its alignment, and provide you with a printed report
of everything we find.
Just because a dealer may have
marked a vehicle as "Certified" doesn't mean there can't be some significant issues with the car - some of the
most damaged vehicles we've ever inspected were "Certified Pre-Owned" Audis and BMW's. If you're buying
from a private seller, then there are even more possibilities for unknowns.
Don't find out you've made a mistake until it's too late, let us present you with what we find. At best,
we can tell you that the car you've brought us should be a great buy!
We can fit these exams in almost any time during the day, but please contact us first if
you are planning on bringing us a car to inspect.
Brake system checkups and maintenance
While extremely effective, modern brake systems still need attention. The sporty capabilities of Volkswagen
and Audi vehicles in particular are hard on brake disks and pads.
Brake fluid should be flushed at least once
every two years, and we diagnose any braking system issues you may be experiencing, even something as simple
as a brake light resulting from low brake fluid levels.
Timing Belts & Related Engine Service
While a timing belt provides quieter operation than the timing chains used on other engine designs,
it must also be replaced more frequently. With Colorado's wide range of hot and cool temperatures, timing
belts require replacement more often than the 75 or 90,000 mile intervals - we recommend no later than every
60,000 miles, especially as the consequences of a broken belt are very expensive.
While a timing belt is being replaced, we recommend replacement of several nearby items while the car is in
'service mode', such as replacement of the tensioner, accessory belts, and water pump.
Prices vary per vehicle, please call or e-mail us for details.
Transmission flushes
Modern automatic transmissions such as the TipTronic and StepTronic CVT's are extremely precise
machinery. We have a full transmission flush machine, not just a 'drain it and refill it' transmission
service you will get at most shops. This ensures fresh fluid that is the lifeblood of your transmission.
We service many VW, Audi, and Porsche gearboxes every month, and we know which ones require special fluids.
Are you sure the other guys have the right fluid for your European car?
EFI system service
For older and higher mileage Euros, even the reliable parts of your fuel injection system can wear and start to fail. We
can check and replace all fuel filters, fuel pressure regulators, pulse dampers, and fuel pumps. If a good
cleaning is all your injectors need, we can send them off for servicing at reputable injector servicing establishments.
Shock absorber and bushing replacement
Shock absorbers are only good for about 80,000 miles, even on the smoothest roads. Here in Colorado, they
wear even more rapidly, resulting in poor ride, bottoming, and "wallowy" handling. We can replace your worn
dampers with new units, or suggest aftermarket replacements in accordance with your desires.
A particular achilles heel of the Audis are worn control arm bushings and tie rod ends, which begin to make
the car feel a bit "loose" on the front end, often after as little as 40,000 miles. We keep bushing
and tie-rod kits on our shelves and can have you in and out in the same day, with a precision alignment
afterwards on our alignment rack.
Wheel Repair
If you have damaged a wheel, SCR has a service contract with a wheel repair facility, and we can more than likely
have your wheels repaired for far less than the cost of a replacement wheel.
General post-warranty repair & service
For anything else we haven't specifically called out above, we can help you. If you have a newer vehicle just
coming off of warranty, or an older vehicle in need of some attention, we would love to show you how
we like to do business, and why our customers keep coming back.
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News Briefs
[2010.08.09]
SCR At the top of RMSolo AutoX # 8
Another slew of podium finishes for SCR Performance cars and drivers resulted after the dust settled from this week's autocross with the SCCA Solo community.
[2010.08.03]
Four More Podiums for SCR Drivers at BMW CCA AutoX #4
SCR Motorsport drivers were able to grab 4 podium finishes at the BMWCCA Auto-X this past weekend, in addition to Mark Baer once again taking the top PAX 1000 points!
[2010.07.30]
SCR to Attend MINI Takes the States and MINI in the Mountains
SCR Performance, Built By Bones and MINI Of Loveland are proud to announce that they will be attending both MINI Takes The States and MINI In The Mountains
together this year.
[2010.07.29]
SCR Motorsport Young Driver Program Starts Strong
SCR Motorsport took a new step into introducing the next generation of racers to the SCCA this past weekend, with Johan Yost, all of 5 years old, taking his first timed competition runs
in Formula-Junior C Karting class.
[2010.07.26]
SCR 6 for 7 on Podiums at RMSolo Divisional
SCR Motorsport did very well in the RMDiv Solo Championship Series 2 (RMSolo Divisional) this past weekend with 6 drivers bringing 6 podium finishes home.
[2010.07.16]
Mark Baer tops the PAX at BMW CCA #3
SCR owner and president Mark Baer added to his trophy case in fine fashion at BMW CCA Solo #3 this past weekend, taking top PAX for the first time, and winning the event outright.
[2010.07.15]
Top ten finish for SCR at the WeatherTech June Sprints
Jake Latham represented SCR Performance admirably with a top 10 finish at the annual Weathertech June Sprints at Road America, in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin, competing against
the best cars and drivers in the country.
[2010.07.13]
SCR Braves the weather at RMSolo #8
This past weekend was as successful as it could have been for SCR Motorsport, considering a massive rain storm on Saturday at Dick’s which cancelled the last heat.
[2010.07.02]
SCR Announces Whiteline dealership
SCR is now a dealer of "Whiteline" and "Go Fast Bits" parts. These are excellent companies with quality parts. Let us know if you have any questions on applications.
Have a fun and safe 4th!
[2010.07.01]
BBQ at MINI of Loveland to celebrate Savannah's Hillclimb Sucess
Following Savannah Rickli's successful run up the Pike's Peak Hillclimb, you are invited to help Savannah, SCR Performance, Built By Bones and Mini Of Loveland celebrate at MINI of Loveland.
[2010.06.28]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
The hillclimb is over, and Savannah is now the youngest driver ever to complete the Hillclimb, which you can read about in her driver blog!
[2010.06.23]
SCR Performance welcomes MINI of Loveland as title sponsor for Savannah Rickli's PPIHC Effort
Grant Barclay (Built-By-Bones) and Mark Baer (SCR Performance) are excited to welcome Mini of Loveland aboard as Team Title Sponsor of the Savannah Rickli Pikes Peak Project.
[2010.06.23]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Marmots, Powersteering, and Pushups. Read all about it in Savannah's driver blog.
[2010.06.23]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Marmots, Powersteering, and Pushups. Read all about it in Savannah's driver blog.
[2010.06.22]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
The Hillclimb is nearly upon us, and Savannah has posted a pre-event update to her driver blog.
[2010.06.22]
APR is having a sale!
APR is having a sale! It runs through July 31st. It includes great discounts on tuning which we can do while you wait
[2010.06.21]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Peak Week has arrived, and with it has come an update to Savannah's driver blog.
[2010.06.14]
June Racing Updates
A bit of rain wasn't enough to dampen SCR's performance at RMSolo Summer #6.
[2010.06.13]
Barbecue Redux
Despite a bit of rain, our monthly summer barbecue was enjoyed by many - as evidenced by how much food we went through!
[2010.06.08]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Savannah has sent us an update following this weekend's Hillclimb Practice, which you can read in her driver blog.
[2010.06.01]
SCR BBQ June 11th
Our next BBQ is coming! It will be a car show filled with customer cars, race cars, and exotics. We expect a couple hundred people and you are welcome. Families are welcome but
no pets please. SCR will be providing food and drink but alcohol is not allowed for liability reasons.
Come down and see us. It'll be a great time.
[2010.05.30]
SCR posts another strong showing over Memorial Weekend
There were podiums aplenty for SCR over the Memorial Day weekend, with many SCR drivers and cars posting wins and strong finishes on both sides of the
fence.
[2010.05.23]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Savannah has sent us an update fresh from her trip down to Colorado Springs to take a look at the hill, which you can read in her driver blog.
[2010.05.19]
SCR and Savannah on 9NEWS
SCR managed driver, Savannah Rickli, will be appearing on 9 News! The story will run this Friday evening at 9:00 and 10:00 pm.
[2010.05.17]
1000 Points for Mark Baer and SCR Performance, and Victory in Wendover
Our fearless owner and president stepped behind the wheel this weekend and produced one heck of an effort, scoring
his first perfect 1000 score in SCCA Solo competition. From all of us at SCR, Congratulations!
[2010.05.13]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Savannah has sent us an update fresh from her latest club racing weekend, which you can read in her driver blog.
[2010.05.10]
SCR on the podium 5 times at SCCA May Daze race
It was a another good weekend for SCR Performance and its drivers this past weekend, taking no less than 5 podium spots during the weekend, across three drivers.
[2010.05.10]
Lee Michael Blitzes the BMW's at RMC BMW AutoX # 1
Lee Michael was the sole SCR driver in attendance at BMW AutoX number 1, and covered the field, winning the BS class by a little over 1.7 seconds,
and ending up the top BMW class driver on the PAX index.
[2010.05.02]
Chris Mayfield handily wins SM at Lincoln Pro Solo
May 1-2, 2010, Lincoln, NE: This past weekend, SCR Performance team driver Chris Mayfield achieved his goals: a class win in Street Modified (SM) class, and a handy one at that.
[2010.04.26]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Savannah has sent us another update on her recent activities, which you can read in her driver blog.
of the upcoming few weeks.
[2010.04.25]
SCR Performance takes top honors at RMC BMW CCA Season Opener
Mark Baer took fast-time of day and top PAX score at the first BMW CCA event of 2010, driving a BSP BMW M3.
[2010.04.16]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Grant Barclay has posted some updates on Savannah's PPIHC driver blog with a review of the Denver Auto Show, and a preview
of the upcoming few weeks.
[2010.04.12]
SCR Performance on top at RMSolo Summer #1
SCR did very well at SOLO Event #1, to start off our season well!
[2010.04.11]
Driver Blog Update - Savannah Rickli
Savannah has posted her first driver blog update on her 'blog page, which you can read Here.
[2010.04.05]
SCR Performance graduates three new road racers.
All three of our students received their SCCA Novice Club Racing Licenses and one other passed the Advanced PDX.
[2010.04.01]
Pike's Peak Project Unveiling April 9
The official launch of the Pikes Peak Project, managed by SCR Performance, featuring Savannah Rickli and The Built By Bones Mini will be at the SCCA booth at the
Denver Auto Show on April 9th at 5:30 PM.
[2010.03.04]
SCR Customers running at the 100-Acre Wood Rally
One of our customers, Roger Matthews, sent us an update and some pictures from his competitive weekend at the 100 Acre Wood rally
[2010.02.05]
SCR Performance to manage Savannah Rickli
SCR Performance is proud to announce that Savannah Rickli has been signed by SCR to manage her
burgeoning career. The SCR management team, consisting of Mark Baer and Grant Barclay, will be assisting
the progress of Savannah’s career in areas related to marketing, car control and race logistics.
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