A small fix today beats a tow truck tomorrow. Routine service catches problems before they grow into expensive breakdowns. Our Warwick shop builds custom maintenance plans for every vehicle, backed by 17 years of honest, hands-on auto care.
Most major car repairs start as small problems someone ignored. A worn belt that should have been swapped at 60,000 miles snaps on Route 95 and strands a driver near T.F. Green Airport. Old brake fluid corrodes a caliper that could have been saved with a quick flush. Skipped coolant service slowly eats away at a heater core. Preventative maintenance fixes tomorrow's expensive problem with today's affordable service — every single time.
Primary Care Auto Repair has served Warwick, Cranston, East Greenwich, and the rest of Kent County for 17 years. Owner Jeff Roy built the shop at 33 Locust Ave around one belief: tell the customer the truth, do the work right, and the vehicle will keep paying you back. We service European, Asian, and American vehicles — from BMW and Mercedes to Toyota, Honda, Ford, Jeep, and Subaru — with the right intervals for each one.
Every preventative maintenance visit includes a free video inspection sent straight to your phone. You see the worn belt, the leaking gasket, or the cracked hose before we recommend a thing. That kind of straight-shooting is why drivers from Apponaug, Conimicut, Hoxsie, Cowesett, and Oakland Beach trust our Warwick auto shop with their long-term car care.
Rhode Island roads are tough on vehicles. Salt-coated winters near Conimicut, summer heat at Oakland Beach, and stop-and-go commuter traffic on Route 2 and Post Road all wear parts faster than highway-only driving. Our maintenance plans account for the realities of local driving — not generic factory schedules built for ideal conditions. That's how we help your car last well past 200,000 miles.
Custom maintenance plans for your vehicle. Call now or book online.
Cars give plenty of warning before something fails — if you know what to watch for. These are the signals our Warwick technicians see every week. Don't wait until they turn into a roadside breakdown.
If you can't remember your last oil change, fluid flush, or filter swap, you're past due. Modern cars run tight tolerances — they punish neglect quickly.
That dash light is your car asking for help. The fix may be small now and big later. Always pull the codes — never just clear the light and drive.
A noisy serpentine belt is on borrowed time. Replace it before it snaps and takes out your power steering, AC, and charging system in one shot.
Brake fluid absorbs water and breaks down. If your fluid is dark, old, or your pedal feels soft, a flush prevents future caliper and ABS failures.
Uneven tread, low tread depth, or one tire wearing differently means rotation, alignment, or suspension issues. RI weather is hard on tires year-round.
Spots on your driveway in Apponaug or Cowesett are signs of seal or gasket wear. Catch leaks early before they damage the engine or strand you on Route 117.
Every vehicle has its own maintenance schedule. We follow your manufacturer's intervals and adjust based on driving conditions, season, and how you actually use the car.
The foundation of every maintenance plan. We use the right oil — synthetic, blend, conventional, or European-spec — and swap a fresh filter every visit. See oil change service for details.
Brakes, tires, fluids, belts, hoses, suspension, lights, and more. Every visit includes a written report and video walkthrough sent to your phone — no upsell pressure.
Pads, rotors, fluid, and hardware checked at every visit. Catch wear early and replace pads before they damage rotors. See brake repair.
Old coolant turns acidic and damages heater cores, water pumps, and radiators. Flush every 30,000 to 60,000 miles to protect your cooling system.
Skipping transmission service is one of the costliest mistakes drivers make. We service automatic and manual transmissions on the right schedule for your vehicle.
A clogged engine air filter chokes power and fuel economy. A dirty cabin filter chokes your AC and heater. We replace both on schedule.
Cracked belts, swollen hoses, and weak batteries cause most roadside breakdowns. We catch them before they leave you stranded.
Rotating tires every oil change and checking alignment yearly protects your suspension and extends tread life. See tire services.
Sticker due? We're a certified RI Annual State Inspection station. Pair it with your maintenance visit and knock both out same day.
Maintenance is a long-term relationship. We treat every vehicle like it's coming back next year — because we want it to. Here's what every Warwick driver gets at our shop.
See the worn belt, the cracked hose, the leaking seal. Every visit includes a video walkthrough sent by text — no surprises.
Earn points on every service. Redeem them for real discounts on future maintenance — your loyalty pays you back over time.
Owner Jeff Roy brings 17 years of hands-on auto care to every job. You talk directly to the people working on your vehicle.
European, Asian, and American vehicles. From BMW and Mercedes to Toyota, Honda, Ford, Jeep, and Subaru models.
A 2018 Honda Civic doesn't need the same service intervals as a 2022 BMW X3. Some Warwick shops run one generic plan for every car — that approach costs you money on services you don't need and skips the ones you do. We follow your manufacturer's exact schedule, then adjust for stop-and-go traffic on Route 2, salty winters, and how many miles you put on each year.
View All BrandsBMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Mini
Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai
Ford, Chevy, Jeep, Dodge, GMC, Cadillac
Custom service plans available
Quick answers to the maintenance questions we hear most often at the shop.
Most cars need an oil change and inspection every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, with bigger services like fluid flushes and filter changes spread across the year. We build a custom schedule based on your owner's manual and how you drive.
Each visit is priced individually. A basic oil change with multi-point inspection runs less. Bigger services like coolant or transmission flush cost more. We always quote upfront — and our maintenance plans cost a small fraction of major repair bills.
Yes, in many cases. New car warranties require service at certain mileage intervals. We document everything we do, so your records are clear if a warranty claim ever comes up.
Small problems become big ones. Skipped oil changes cause engine wear. Skipped brake fluid flushes destroy calipers. Skipped coolant service kills heater cores and water pumps. Maintenance is always cheaper than repair.
Yes. We stock factory-spec oils, filters, and fluids for European vehicles, and our scan tools reset service indicators properly — no dealership trip needed.
We're at 33 Locust Ave in Warwick, just off Post Road and minutes from Warwick Mall, T.F. Green Airport, and Route 2. Easy access from I-95 and Route 117.
From Apponaug Village to Oakland Beach, we keep Kent County drivers ahead of expensive repairs with smart, scheduled maintenance. Walk-ins welcome when the schedule allows.
Smart, scheduled maintenance keeps your car running strong for years longer. Most services completed same day. Conveniently located near Route 2, Post Road, and I-95 in Warwick.
