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NEED YOUR AUTOMOBILE SERVICED?

Perhaps the repair of your automobile can be scheduled in one of our automotive servicing classes. Our student-technicians perform various procedures on vehicles as part of their training.

The student’s training begins with classroom instruction; which includes lectures that covers theory and principles of operation of each phase of instruction, factory training films, instructor demonstrations, step-by-step laboratory practices including multi-media programs are used to train our student-technicians.

The final phase of training is performed on selected “Live Customer” vehicles, which gives the student-technician the kind of practical experiences necessary to complete their training.

If your automobile needs servicing and it fits our instructional program, we will be happy to schedule your vehicle for servicing during our automotive classes. Please remember that our primary goal is to train student technicians. The time required for the repair will vary with each class and the complexity of the repair. Your patience is appreciated.

FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE

1. Fill in a “Request for Automotive Services” form available through the Automotive Technology Department.

2. Leave your COMPLETED request with our Automotive Shop Manager. Include only one basic repair per request form (e.g. performance diagnosis, brake service, engine work, etc.).

3. Our Auto Shop Manager and Lab Tech have multiple responsibilities but neither has the responsibility of Service Writer. If you have technical questions about your needed repair please direct those questions to an Instructor.

4. Our Auto Shop Manager will coordinate your request with the proper class and instructor and will call you as soon as your vehicle can be scheduled.

5. Once an appointment has been scheduled please bring your automobile to the Automotive Technology Lab.

6. Sign the estimate and give your keys to the Auto Shop Manager or Lab Tech.

7. Please drop off your vehicle before 7:30am and pick up your vehicle at the directed time after services have been completed or after 5:00pm.

8. Our Automotive Technology Program operates as a training institution and as a licensed repair facility. There are many functions requiring attention throughout the day. Our parking facilities are limited. Please adhere to the drop off and pick up times. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

9. Upon payment of charges to the Cypress College Automotive Shop Manager, you may pick up your keys. All payments for services are expected at the time of delivery. We cannot extend credit to any customer. We do accept all forms of payment (Cash, Check, Credit, etc.)

10. For charges and fees refer to posted signs in Automotive Shop and your estimate.

TO OUR CUSTOMERS

We wish to thank you for providing our student-technician with an educational training opportunity. Please remember that all service performed on your automobile is done by students working in an educational situation. Our students have only a few hours in class each day and this time is divided into lectures, demonstrations and lab practices as well as “live-practical work”. Therefore, the length of time.