1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
The Nice Difference® Warranty on Every Diesel Repair
Every diesel repair we perform is covered by the Nice Difference® Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs last. That coverage travels with you, honored at any Christian Brothers Automotive location nationwide, regardless of which branch did the initial work. If you’re on the road and need follow-up service, you’re covered.
Diesel Maintenance Services at Christian Brothers Automotive Gretna
A comprehensive diesel maintenance visit covers three core service areas, each matched to the specific demands of diesel engines.
- Diesel-Specific Oil and Filter Change: Diesel engines operate at higher compression and generate more soot than gasoline engines. We use high-grade oil and durable filters suited to those conditions.
- Fuel and Air Filter Service: High-pressure fuel injectors are vulnerable to debris and water contamination. Clean filters protect the injection system and support fuel economy.
- Glow Plug and Battery Testing: Glow plugs preheat the combustion chamber for cold starts, and diesel engines demand more cranking amperage than gasoline engines. Nebraska winters make this service especially critical for drivers in the Gretna area.
Every visit also includes a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) with photos of your vehicle’s condition and system status. If I-80 highway driving or regular towing has accelerated wear on your oil or fuel filters, the DVI can help identify it before it becomes a larger problem.
Diesel Warning Signs That Need Attention
Diesel engines often signal trouble gradually. Catching these symptoms early can help prevent more involved repairs.
- Loss of power or sluggish acceleration: Can indicate fuel injection problems, turbocharger wear, or a restricted air filter.
- Hard starting, especially in cold weather: Often points to failing glow plugs or a battery that can’t deliver enough cranking amps. Cold Sarpy County mornings put real stress on these components.
- Unusual exhaust smoke: White or gray smoke on startup can indicate glow plug failure or injector issues. Black smoke under load often signals over-fueling or restricted airflow.
- Increased fuel consumption: A noticeable drop in fuel economy without a change in driving habits is an early sign of injector wear, fuel system contamination, or air intake restriction.
- Glow plug warning light: A light that stays on, flashes, or appears outside the normal cold-start warm-up cycle suggests one or more glow plugs may be failing.
Nebraska doesn’t require statewide emissions testing for passenger diesel vehicles, but keeping your emissions system in working order supports engine health and fuel economy over the long term. If you notice any of these signs, bring your vehicle in and let our ASE-certified technicians take a look.
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FAQs
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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Q. "My car is make x and model x. Can you help me?"Yes! Christian Brothers Automotive has been providing reliable car maintenance and repair for over 40 years. Over that time, our professionals and ASE-certified technicians have handled a vast range of makes and models, and they continue to navigate the forefront of the auto industry’s technologies. If you own a vehicle from a major American or foreign car maker, we are ready to service it.
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Q. "Do you offer loaner vehicles or a shuttle service?"We understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go and even pick you up and bring you back.. Just select the shuttle service option when scheduling or let the service writer know when you call to make your appointment. For more information on our free shuttles, click here.
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Q. "Can I bring my own parts?"Yes, although we will not be able to offer our 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on these parts. Please reference this in your appointment details in the scheduler or when calling to make your appointment to ensure the shop is aware of your plans.
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.