Japanese and Korean repairs we handle
- Maintenance: oil and filter service, spark plugs, coolant, brake fluid and factory-schedule inspections. See scheduled maintenance.
- Hybrid system checks: 12-volt battery testing, inverter coolant service and battery cooling fan cleaning on Toyota and Lexus hybrids, the Acura NSX and others. High-voltage battery pack repairs stay with the manufacturer, and we say so up front. See EV and hybrid service.
- Brakes: pads, rotors, calipers, fluid and electronic parking brakes. See brake repair.
- Tires and alignment: mounting, balancing and four-wheel alignment, from a Civic Type R to a lifted Tacoma. See tires and wheel alignment.
- A/C: leak tests, compressors, condensers and recharge with the correct refrigerant. See A/C repair.
- CVT and automatic fluid service on Nissan Xtronic, Subaru Lineartronic, Honda and Toyota CVTs, and on 8- and 10-speed automatics. See transmission repair.
- Timing chains: stretch and guide noise on high-mileage engines, plus timing belts where a model still uses one.
- Diagnostics with professional scan tools and test procedures. See check engine light diagnostics.
- Suspension: struts, control arms, bushings and height-control systems on the Lexus GX and LX. See steering and suspension.
- Electrical: battery drain, charging faults, sensors and driver-assist camera problems.
- Body, paint and glass in-house. See collision repair.
- Fleet vehicles: Camrys, Siennas, Tacomas and Hyundai vans with priority scheduling and consolidated account billing. See fleet service.
Japanese and Korean models we service
| Make | Models we often see |
|---|---|
| Lexus | LS, LX, RX, GX, ES, IS F, RC F, LC 500, hybrids |
| Acura | NSX, TLX Type S, MDX, RDX, Integra |
| Infiniti | Q50 and Q60 Red Sport, QX60, QX80 |
| Genesis | G70, G80, G90, GV70, GV80, Electrified models |
| Toyota | Supra, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Prius, bZ4X |
| Honda | Civic Type R, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey |
| Nissan | GT-R, Z, Armada and Patrol, Leaf, Ariya |
| Mazda | MX-5 Miata, Mazda3, CX-5, CX-90 |
| Subaru | WRX and STI, Outback, Forester, Crosstrek |
| Hyundai | Elantra N, Ioniq 5 N, Ioniq 5 and 6, Palisade |
| Kia | Stinger, Telluride, EV6, EV9 |
Domestic cars too. For Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Ram and other American makes, see auto repair for all makes.
High-performance Japanese cars
Our shops specialize in European, exotic and electric cars. That is why owners of a Nissan GT-R, Lexus LC 500, Acura NSX or Toyota Supra bring them here. These cars ask for the same habits a Porsche or Ferrari does: a full scan before any parts are ordered, the correct fluids, careful lifting and torque specs that are followed to the number.
- Nissan GT-R: dual-clutch transmission fluid service, brakes, cooling and alignment.
- Lexus LC 500, RC F and IS F: 5.0 V8 service, 10-speed and 8-speed automatic fluid, brakes and tires.
- Acura NSX: brakes, tires, 12-volt and cooling checks on the hybrid system.
- Toyota Supra: the inline-six shares its design with BMW, which our BMW repair team knows well.
- Civic Type R, WRX STI, Elantra N and Stinger GT: clutches, turbo checks, brakes and performance alignment.
Why Japanese and Korean car owners choose Prestige
- ASE-certified, factory-trained technicians who test before they replace.
- Photo inspections and written estimates before any work starts.
- 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on repairs. RepairPal Certified.
- Extended-warranty and insurance claim help, including CarMax MaxCare.
- Concierge pickup and delivery. Call the shop to schedule pickup.
- Two shops, 8 AM – 7 PM. Oakland Park is open 7 days and Fort Lauderdale Monday to Saturday. English and Spanish.
How South Florida driving wears these cars
Japanese and Korean cars are known for lasting, yet Broward conditions still find their weak points. Summer heat cooks 12-volt batteries, so a Prius or RX hybrid that will not power on often just needs a new 12-volt battery. Hybrid battery cooling fans pull cabin air, and pet hair and dust clog them.
Stop-and-go traffic on I-95 and Sunrise Blvd is hard on CVT fluid. EVs such as the Ioniq 5, EV6 and bZ4X brake mostly through regeneration, so their rotors sit unused and rust in the humidity. Heavy SUVs like the Telluride, Palisade and Land Cruiser wear front tires and suspension parts quickly on rutted roads, and trucks driven along A1A pick up salt on brake hardware.
Signs your car needs a visit
- A shudder or flare when pulling away, often a sign of tired CVT fluid.
- A rattle for a second or two on a cold start, which can point to the timing chain.
- A hybrid warning or a car that will not power on after sitting.
- Grinding brakes on an EV that has been parked for a while.
- A/C that blows cool at speed but warm at idle.
What to expect on your visit
- Visit either shop, in Oakland Park at 250 NE 44th St or in Fort Lauderdale at 930 NE 4th Ave. Oakland Park also takes after-hours drop-offs, with the lot open 24 hours and a key drop box at the front door.
- Scan, battery test and photo inspection.
- Written estimate on your phone, with priorities marked.
- Repair and road test after your approval.
