The Automotive Department at Pennsylvania College of Technology offers limited, low-cost automotive maintenance, diagnosis and repair services to faculty/staff and students as a part of its courses. You are responsible for the cost of the parts needed, plus a $10 shop fee. Be prepared to present Penn College ID when dropping off your vehicle.

Engine Performance
A new engine-performance and computer-controls class is under way, and the department is scheduling appointments for those services. The lab will accept vehicles 10 years old and newer with "check engine/service engine soon" lights; fuel, emission and ignition-system problems; starting- and charging-system problems, or other drivability concerns.

Students also can perform routine maintenance on those systems, such as fuel- and air-filter replacement, tune-ups, timing belts, etc.

To schedule an appointment, call ext. 7101 or stop by the service counter in ATC, Room 138, from 8-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

Questions should be directed to Dale E. Jaenke, assistant professor of automotive technology.

Chassis Repairs
The automotive department is accepting vehicles this semester (1999 model year or newer) in need of brake, steering, suspension repairs and alignments.

Pre -state Inspections also are available. Students cannot put new inspection stickers on your vehicle, but can determine what is needed to pass inspection and, in most cases, make the necessary repairs.

Stop by ATC, Room 121, or call ext. 7433 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday to set up an appointment. 

Questions should be directed to David P. Showan, associate professor of automotive technology.