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30K, 60K and 90K-mile services, oil, fluids, filters and scheduled maintenance.
- 30K, 60K and 90K-mile services
- Oil and filter changes
- Fluid services: coolant, brake, transmission, power steering
Ventura · Japanese & American cars and trucks · Jeeps & 4x4s
Straight answers. Solid repairs.
My Mechanic is Brett Miller’s independent shop on Telephone Rd. Everyday repair and maintenance under one name; Jeeps and 4x4s under the other, Off Road Werkz.
What’s going on?
Shop owner
Brett Miller
ASE Master Auto Technician
ASE MasterAuto Technician
38 yearsin business
12 mo / 12,000 mirepair warranty
32 yearsPoint Mugu 4×4 Club
Services
What can we fix today?
Four kinds of work, one shop. Pick the one that sounds like your problem, or let the helper figure it out.
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Squeals, grinding, clunks, pulling or a soft pedal, found and fixed.
- Brake pads, rotors and calipers
- Brake fluid service
- Shocks and struts
Pick the light on your dash or the noise you hear. We’ll point you to the right service.
Noise or Light?03
Warning lights, no-starts, overheating, electrical and engine trouble.
- Check engine light diagnostics
- Electrical, battery and charging systems
- Starting and no-start problems
04
Suspension and lift kits, gears and lockers, death wobble, custom welding and 4×4 parts.
- Suspension and lift kits
- Gears and lockers
- Death wobble diagnosis and repair
Year, make, model and what’s going on. We’ll call you back to confirm a time.
Request a timeNoise or Light?
Tell us what your car is telling you
Pick the light on your dash or the noise you’re hearing. You’ll see what it often relates to, how soon to deal with it, and who handles it here.
Pick one
What is it telling you?
Choose a light or a symptom to see what it often relates to, how soon to have it looked at, and who handles it here.
Dashboard light
Check engine
- Often related to
- The engine, ignition, fuel or emissions systems. A loose gas cap can set it too.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Steady: book a check soon. Flashing: most owner’s manuals say to reduce speed and have it checked right away.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Dashboard light
Oil pressure
- Often related to
- Low oil pressure or a low oil level.
- How soon
- Pull over safely Most owner’s manuals say to pull over safely and turn the engine off.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Dashboard light
Engine temperature
- Often related to
- Overheating: coolant level, a leak, the thermostat, fan or water pump.
- How soon
- Pull over safely Pull over safely and let the engine cool. Never open a hot radiator cap.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Dashboard light
Battery / charging
- Often related to
- The charging system: battery, alternator, wiring or drive belt.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon. The car may only run until the battery drains.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Dashboard light
Brake system
- Often related to
- The parking brake is on, the brake fluid is low, or there’s a brake system fault.
- How soon
- Pull over safely If it stays on with the parking brake released, have it checked before driving further.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Dashboard light
ABS
- Often related to
- The anti-lock brake system. Normal braking usually still works, just without anti-lock.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon, and leave extra stopping room until then.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Dashboard light
Tire pressure
- Often related to
- One or more tires low on air, or a pressure sensor fault.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Fill the tires to the pressure on the door-jamb sticker. If the light stays on, have it checked.
- Who handles it
- Maintenance & Inspections
Dashboard light
Maintenance due
- Often related to
- Your car’s own service reminder: an oil change or scheduled maintenance.
- How soon
- Next visit is fine Book it at a time that suits you.
- Who handles it
- Maintenance & Inspections
Noise, feel or smell
Squeal or grind when braking
- Often related to
- Worn brake pads or rotors. Grinding is more urgent than squealing.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Noise, feel or smell
Clunk over bumps
- Often related to
- Worn suspension or steering parts: shocks, struts, links, bushings or ball joints.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Noise, feel or smell
Shake or vibration
- Often related to
- Wheel balance, tires, warped brake rotors, or worn steering and suspension parts.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Noise, feel or smell
Pulls to one side
- Often related to
- Alignment, tire pressure, a worn tire or a sticking brake.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon.
- Who handles it
- Brakes, Steering & Suspension
Noise, feel or smell
Clicks or won't start
- Often related to
- The battery, its connections, the starter or the charging system.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Call us; we’ll tell you whether it should be towed in.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Noise, feel or smell
Fluid under the car
- Often related to
- Color is a clue: green, orange or pink is often coolant; brown or black is often oil; red can be transmission or power-steering fluid. Clear water under the A/C is usually normal.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon, sooner if it’s a puddle.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Noise, feel or smell
Hot or sweet smell
- Often related to
- A sweet smell is often coolant; a burning smell can be oil on a hot engine or overheated brakes.
- How soon
- Have it checked soon Have it checked soon. If the temperature gauge is high, pull over.
- Who handles it
- Check Engine & Repair
Noise, feel or smell
Death wobble (violent front-end shake)
- Often related to
- Common on solid-front-axle 4x4s like Jeeps: worn or loose steering and suspension parts such as the track bar, ball joints, tie rod ends or bushings. Tire balance and alignment can make it worse.
- How soon
- Pull over safely Slow down safely; it usually stops as speed drops. Have it checked before driving at speed again.
- Who handles it
- Jeep & 4×4: Off Road Werkz
Noise, feel or smell
A trail build or trail damage
- Often related to
- Suspension and lift kits, gears and lockers, parts and accessories, or custom welding at Off Road Werkz.
- How soon
- Next visit is fine Call to talk through the build.
- Who handles it
- Jeep & 4×4: Off Road Werkz
General information, not a diagnosis. Your owner’s manual explains each light for your vehicle. If something feels unsafe, pull over safely and call (805) 642-8400.
How a visit works
Three steps, no surprises
- Tell us what’s going onCall, or send a booking request with your year, make and model.
- We inspect and explainYou get a written estimate in plain words. In California, work can’t start until you approve it.
- Approve, repair, driveWe do the work you OK’d and walk you through it at pickup.
Same shop. Built for the trail.
Off Road Werkz is the Jeep and 4×4 side of My Mechanic: suspension and lift kits, gears and lockers, death wobble fixes, custom welding, 4×4 parts and accessories, and 4×4 training classes.
- Suspension & lift kits
- Gears & lockers
- Death wobble
- Custom welding
- Parts & accessories
- 4×4 training classes
Who you’re talking to
Brett Miller, shop owner
When you call My Mechanic, you’re calling Brett’s shop. He’s an ASE Master Auto Technician, and he runs both sides of the business: the everyday repair work and the Jeep and 4×4 builds. The shop has been in business for 38 years, and Brett is the longest-standing member of the Point Mugu 4×4 Club: 32 years.
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Quick answers
Questions people ask first
Are My Mechanic and Off Road Werkz the same shop?
Yes. One shop, two names: My Mechanic for everyday repair and maintenance, and Off Road Werkz for Jeeps and 4x4s: lift kits, gears and lockers, custom welding, parts and training classes.
What do you work on?
Japanese and American cars and trucks, plus Jeeps and 4x4s. Driving something else? Call and ask.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We’re closed Saturday, Sunday and major U.S. holidays.
Do you offer a warranty on repairs?
Yes: 12 months or 12,000 miles. Ask us for the full terms when you drop off.
Can I use the key drop box?
Yes. Put your key in an envelope with your name on it and drop it in the box. We’ll call you once we’ve had a look.
Visit the shop
On Telephone Rd in Ventura
- 4505 Telephone Rd Ste C
Ventura, CA 93003
Near Market St and Transport St - Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM
Closed Saturday, Sunday and major U.S. holidays - (805) 642-8400
Call before you come by - offroadwerkz@yahoo.com
4505 Telephone Rd Ste C
Ventura, CA 93003