Smith Automotive Solutions – Hixson is the leading full-service foreign and domestic auto repair shop in Chattanooga, TN. Jonathan &Ben Helton and their team of ASE certified mechanics can handle any auto repair and maintenance you need on your car, truck, diesel or fleet vehicle quickly. The team strives to be the best quality auto repair shop in Chattanooga, TN and they do it with experience, integrity, training and the latest tools and technology.
We provide full-service auto air conditioning, brake, transmission, engine and systems repair and maintenance for all makes and models.
No matter what your need is, from a basic oil change, to a complete engine rebuild or from A/C work to brake repair, Smith Automotive Solutions – Hixson can handle all of your auto repair needs.
We have experience with a wide range of vehicles including hybrid and diesel service and we specialize in Toyota, Lexus, & Honda repair and maintenance.
We offer local shuttle service to our customers (by appointment).
All of our mechanics
are ASE Certified.
Our 2 Year Warranty
Smith Automotive Solutions – Hixson offers a 2 years/24 months nationwide warranty. This warranty covers all repairs locally and most repairs nationally. Towing assistance and roadside assistance are included with this warranty and available to all customers who use our services.
Contact us for details.
Explore Our Auto Repair and Maintenance Services
Batteries
Batteries If you've ever tried to start your car and nothing happened, you know that sinking feeling of a dead battery. The average battery life for an auto battery is only 4-6 years. Having a well functioning battery and clean terminals and wires are essential to getting you going every day....
Heater Service & Repair
Heater Service & Repair Much like your Air Conditioning system, a good auto heater is essential for comfort, especially during the cold winter months in Chattanooga, TN! If your heating system is not working correctly, it could be a sign of a problem with your heater core, control, blower motor,...
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Services Hot summers are a given in Chattanooga, TN. When it's hot out side, the last thing you want is a car without air conditioning! Properly working A/C is essential during the hot summer months and Smith Auto Solutions - Hixson can make sure your system is top...
Auto Maintenance Services
Auto Maintenance Services Oil Change, Lube & Filter Service Oil change and maintenance services are one of the most important preventative steps you can take to avoid vehicle troubles and costly engine repairs. A well maintained oil system prevents metal-on-metal failure and keeps and engine running in good condition and with...
Tires
Tires Tire Rotation & Balance Tire rotation and balancing can help to smooth your ride and extend the life of the tire by providing even tread wear on all four tires. Rotation and balance promotes better traction in poor road conditions such as snow and rain. In addition, to most...
Diesel/Fleet Repair & Maintenance
Diesel & Fleet Vehicle Repair & Maintenance The basic mechanics of both a diesel and gasoline engine is similar. Both are types of internal combustion engines that use a a combustion process to convert fuel into energy. A diesel engine does not use a spark plug to generate the cycle...
Charging & Alternator Services
Charging & Alternator Services Your vehicle's alternator is an essential component to engine function. The alternator converts the current from your battery into electrical power for your automobile. When your vehicle is running the alternator provides a charge for your battery and also supplies power to the electrical systems. Charging...
Starting System
Starting System When you turn the key in your vehicle, the starter is powered and engages the engine so that the combustion process can start and the vehicle will run. When the starter is dead, your vehicle isn't going anywhere. Starting System Analysis, Diagnosis & Replacement in Chattanooga, TN The team...
Brakes
Brakes We've all heard it. The screeching. The grinding. When that happens, you know it's time for brake service. The team at Smith Automotive Solutions - Hixson are your local brake experts. From cars and trucks, to diesel and fleet vehicles, we service brakes all makes and models of vehicles,...
Computer & Powertrain Management System
Computer & Powertrain Management System When you see the "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light, you know it's time to get your vehicle to the shop as soon as possible. Luckily, the ASE certified mechanics at Smith Automotive Service - Hixson in Chattanooga, TN know just what do with...
Fuel System Diagnosis & Repairs
Fuel System Diagnosis & Repairs A vehicle's fuel pump moves fuel from the gas tank into the engine. In addition the fuel pump serves as pressure regulator to make sure the engine gets the correct amount of fuel pumped in every time. Without a properly functioning fuel pump, you could...
Cooling System
Cooling System The main job of car's cooling system is designed to keep the engine from overheating by taking heat from the engine in an effective manner. There are multiple components to a vehicle's cooling system and if any part of the system, from pumps to hoses, is not in good...
Auto Engine Service
Engine Service No matter what type of vehicle you have, whether its a car or truck, foreign or domestic, the engine is the heart of your vehicle. When your engine is not performing it's best you could be losing valuable gas mileage or worse, you could be headed for a...
Transmission Service
Transmission Service Your vehicle transmission is probably the most important system after the engine itself. Without a properly functioning transmission, the power produced in the engine would be useless. The two major types of transmissions on the road today are the manual and the automatic transmission. With a manual option,...
CV, Drive Axles & Drive Line
CV, Drive Axles & Drive Line A drive axle is part of the system that connects to the transmission, allowing for vehicle movement. The drive axle is a split axle that works with a CV joint and universal joints. If you your CV or drive axle is not working properly,...
Exhaust Services
Exhaust Services As your car runs gasoline is used to create energy. Once that gas is used in the combustion process, it is collected inside the exhaust manifold. The manifold diverts the gas out of the car through the exhaust pipe. The muffler controls the noise levels created by the...
Headlight Restoration, Replacement, Repair
Headlight Restoration, Replacement, Repair Not only is driving with a headlight out dangerous for you and other drivers on the road, in most areas it will get you a quick ticket! It can also be dangerous to drive with hazy headlight lenses that diminish your viewing distance in dark or...
Suspension Service & Repair
Suspension Service & Repair When you are riding in a car with poor suspension, you quickly realize it. Every bump and pot hole (and we have a lot of those in Chattanooga, TN!) can send shock waves through your body and rattle your teeth! Horsepower and performance doesn't matter a...
Steering Service
Steering Service A vehicle's power steering system allows the steering wheel to be easily maneuvered at both high and low speed. The power steering pump is connected to the engine via a belt that gives the pump its power. The pump uses a hydraulic system to help control the power steering...
Hybrid Vehicle Service
Hybrid Vehicle Service The first modern hybrid cars arrived on the International market in the late 1990's and have seen a steady rise in sales every since. Many components on a hybrid vehicle are similar to those on a non-hybrid; pumps, belts, hoses, oil changes. However a hybrid has several...
Honda Service & Repair
Honda Service & Repair Honda vehicles first debuted in the United State in the late 1960's and early 1970's and their popularity has steadily risen due to their dependability and price point. Honda vehicles are now one of the top selling vehicles in America. Honda & Acura Repair Specialists in...
Toyota Service & Repair
Toyota Service & Repair Toyota vehicles first debuted in the United State in the late 1960's and early 1970's and their popularity has steadily risen due to their dependability and price point. Honda vehicles are now one of the top selling vehicles in America. Toyota Auto Repair Specialists in Chattanooga,...