Brakes
Brake inspection, service and repair.
INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR · HOUSTON, TX
Old-School Auto Repair.
Personal Service.
A local shop. An experienced mechanic. Someone you can talk to.
At Cruz Automotive Center, you deal directly with Carlos Cruz—the person working on your vehicle. Serving the Texas Medical Center area for decades.
Passenger vehicle repair & maintenance
Independently owned
Talk directly with Carlos
Serving the area for decades
CARE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY DRIVE
What can Carlos help with?
From routine maintenance to a problem that needs a closer look, start with a conversation.
Air conditioning
Diagnosis and repair when your car’s A/C needs attention.
Check engine & diagnostics
Help finding the cause of warning lights and vehicle problems.
Suspension & steering
Inspection and repair of steering and suspension problems.
Starting & charging
Service for batteries, starters and alternators.
Cooling systems
Cooling-system diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
Tune-ups & maintenance
Tune-ups and preventive maintenance for your passenger vehicle.
Oil service
Routine oil service to help keep your vehicle maintained.
Not sure what your vehicle needs? Tell Carlos what’s going on →
THE PERSON BEHIND THE SHOP
Meet Carlos.
Your mechanic.
Carlos CruzIndependent owner & mechanic
When you bring your car here, you’re talking to the person who works on it.
Carlos Cruz operates Cruz Automotive Center as a small, independent repair shop in Houston. He has been servicing customers in the Texas Medical Center area for decades.
The shop’s focus is straightforward: passenger vehicle repair and maintenance, with personal service from Carlos himself.
Have a question? Give Carlos a callA SIMPLE PLACE TO START
Here’s what to expect.
Tell Carlos what’s going on
Describe the problem or the service your vehicle needs.
Arrange a time
Contact the shop about bringing your vehicle in.
Have the vehicle checked
Carlos examines or diagnoses the problem.
Discuss the repair
Talk with Carlos about the needed repair.
LET’S GET STARTED
Request service.
Tell Carlos what your car needs.
Call the shop to discuss the problem and arrange a time to bring your vehicle in.
Call Carlos · (713) 795-0441Send Carlos a service request. Include your vehicle and the work you need. Carlos will contact you to discuss the next step.
A requested date is not a confirmed appointment. The shop must confirm the time with you.
A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Before you stop by.
What vehicles does Carlos work on?
Cruz Automotive Center services passenger vehicles. The shop does not work on 18-wheelers.
Can Carlos diagnose a check-engine light?
Yes. Automotive diagnostics and check-engine light diagnostics are offered. Call Carlos to discuss what your vehicle is doing.
Does the shop repair automotive air conditioning?
Yes. Carlos offers automotive air conditioning service and repair.
Can I request service online?
Yes. Send the service-request form with your contact and vehicle information, or call Carlos at (713) 795-0441. An appointment is confirmed only when the shop confirms it.
What information should I have ready?
Have your vehicle’s year, make, model, mileage and a description of the problem ready. The VIN is optional.