September 29, 2026
Summer heat thins oil, weakens batteries, and cracks belts. Get ready for fall with $20 off a synthetic oil change and up to $75 off any repair at Dr. J's in October.
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September 4, 2026
Dr. J's is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day and back Tuesday. A thank you to the technicians and counter staff who carried us through a record-hot August, and to the shop that has been solving Albuquerque's mechanical problems since 1998.
August 26, 2026
The National Weather Service forecast discussion issued for Albuquerque early Wednesday morning calls for record and near-record high temperatures through the end of the work week, […]
August 6, 2026
Albuquerque is running 96 to 98 degrees against a 30-year August normal of 89, and September still averages 83. Here is what your air conditioning is telling you, and why our AC Performance Check is by appointment only.
July 1, 2026
A rough idle, a hesitation, or a check engine light is your car telling you something, and at Dr. J’s Auto Clinic and Transmission, diagnosing it […]
July 1, 2026
A car that will not start is sending you a message, and at Dr. J’s Auto Clinic and Transmission, reading it correctly is what we do […]
May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer travel season, and for a lot of New Mexico families that means loading up the car and […]
April 1, 2026
Spring in Albuquerque means warmer days, blooming desert landscapes, and a fresh crop of potholes on roads across the city and Rio Rancho. Winter’s freeze-thaw cycles […]
March 20, 2026
Winter in Albuquerque may be mild compared to the Midwest, but our desert climate still puts your vehicle through real stress. Temperature swings from freezing mornings […]