Welcome to Bruce's Auto Service,
your car service in Arundel, ME!
Bruce’s Auto Service Inc. is an independent family-owned and operated business that is able to provide warranty benefits of an established company. We are a NAPA Auto Care Center, Cooper Tire Medallion Dealer and are ASE Certified. Bruce’s Auto has been keeping vehicles in Southern Maine safe on the roads since 1990.
Owner Bruce, his son Craig and the rest of our team pride ourselves in knowing you and your family on a first name basis and fixing your work and personal vehicles to keep you safe in all of Maine’s weather. We know the importance of keeping up with the ever-changing technology of today’s vehicles which is why our mechanics attend trainings often and our equipment is updated regularly.
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Recently Serviced Vehicles
2011 Ford Escape
- Tech welded over an old weld at rear of resonator to correct.
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Front,Both – [Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable) and replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
2011 Honda CR-V
- Mount/Balance tire – 4- Remove snow tires, install supplied tires and stow take offs.
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Rear,Both – [Includes: Replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
- Evacuate and Recharge Air Conditioning System
2015 RAM 1500
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
- Free Tire Rotation
2015 Toyota Corolla
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
- Free Tire Rotation
2012 Hyundai Elantra
- Boosted vehicle to get inside. Charged battery as needed. Battery took nearly 2 hours to charge. Performed charging system test and all components passed. Battery is rated for 680cca and has over 900cca present. Suspect that the battery went dead from sitting all winter.
- Checked tire for leaks and no leaks were found even at 50 psi. Removed tire from rim to clean bead and put bead sealer on the rim. Set all four tire pressures to 34 psi. Reset TPMS system as needed.
2018 Honda Fit
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
- Tire Rotation
- Engine air filter was clean and did not require replacement. The cabin filter had a small rodent nest on top of it. Cleaned out nest and installed a new cabin filter.
2015 Jeep Cherokee
- IGNITION COIL – Remove & Replace – V6 Left Side,(Front),One – [Includes: R&I Upper Intake Manifold.] Replaced #2 ignition coil and spark plug.
2012 Toyota Highlander
- Complete check over of vehicle. Diagnose rear wheel bearing noise. Customer is considering trading it in if there are other issues.
- WHEEL BEARING – Remove & Replace – Base,Limited,SE,AWD Rear, LeftSide – [Includes: Replace Inner and/or Outer Bearings, Cups, Seals and repack (where applicable).]
2015 Jeep Cherokee
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
2019 Toyota Tacoma
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
2016 Lexus RX 350
- Maine State Inspection
- Free Tire Rotation
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Front,Both – [Includes: Replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Rear,Both – [Includes: Replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
2013 Ford Fusion
- Maine State Inspection
- Lube, oil, and filter change. Check all fluids.
- Oil Disposal
News & Tips
It is that time of year for cookouts, baseball games, swimming, and many more activities that are fueled by the summer sun. This time of year is certainly preferred by many individuals as it lacks the bitter winds of winter and gloomy skies. Children especially appreciate this season as they can enjoy the warm weather and embrace the adventures that await them outside. Though summer is a fun time for many families, the season can be dangerous for children. Due to this time of year bringing rising hot temperatures, children face risks associated with vehicles. [...]
Car maintenance is a crucial part of vehicle ownership. Taking care of your car by performing preventative maintenance helps to ensure you have safe and reliable transportation. [...]
Summer is the main season for "cone zones," road construction where you will likely hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards. These rough road conditions can be tough on a vehicle's steering and suspension system and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have the potential to damage the vehicle's exterior or windshield, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. [...]
Your car's air-conditioning system has one job—to keep you cool. But during a summer scorcher, it may seem like it's barely up to the task. And even at those times, it's eating up gas: The EPA estimates that using A/C in very hot conditions can reduce fuel economy by as much as 25 percent for a conventional vehicle. (It also zaps battery life in electrics and hybrids.) [...]
Under every car's hood, you'll find a veritable nest of hoses and reservoirs filled with fluids, every one of them engineered to fulfill a specific role. And a part of being a responsible car owner is checking the fluid levels and replenishing them when necessary [...]