🌵 New to the Valley for College? Your Student Just Found Their Shop.

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Elsie Alford
Chief Financial Officer & Owner/Operator
16+ Years of Auto Industry Experience
Aug 19th, 2025
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Moving to a new state is overwhelming enough—finding a trustworthy mechanic shouldn't be.

Whether your student just arrived at ASU, GCU, MCC, or another local school, CarLife Auto Repair is here to help them stay safe, mobile, and supported—without calling you in a panic every time their check engine light blinks.

👋 Welcome to CarLife—Where College Kids Are Treated Like Family

We’ve been part of the Gilbert and Scottsdale communities for over a decade, and we know how to take care of students and their cars—with transparency, honesty, and a whole lot of patience.

Here’s how we support out-of-state families (and stressed-out parents):

  • ✅ We call you for repair approvals
  • ✅ We send digital inspection reports with photos & videos
  • ✅ You can pay securely over the phone or online
  • ✅ We explain everything clearly (no “mechanic speak”)
  • ✅ We even offer local shuttle rides to and from school or dorms

Whether your student is driving a hand-me-down or a newer model, we’ll treat them (and their car) like our own.

🛠️ Services We See Most with New College Drivers:

  • Overdue oil changes & maintenance resets
  • Check engine lights (often ignored on road trips 😬)
  • Tire wear or underinflation
  • Dead or weak batteries
  • Brake issues or noises
  • Suspensions thrown off by unfamiliar Arizona roads

💬 How It Works (So You Can Breathe Easier)

Here’s what happens when your student brings their car to CarLife:

  1. They check in with us—an appointment will make the progress smoother
  2. We perform a full digital inspection, even if it’s just an oil change
  3. We text or email you the report, with clear notes on anything we find
  4. You get a call for approval, and we only move forward with your OK
  5. Payment can be made securely over the phone or through a mobile link
  6. We’ll help get them back to campus—shuttle included 🚐

It’s that simple.

🧡 Parents Love Us Because...

  • We're communicative
  • We don’t upsell or pressure
  • We’re clean, professional, and friendly
  • We’re local and reliable (no “fly-by-night” shops here)
  • We’ve got amazing Google reviews to back it all up ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📍 Trusted by Local Families Since Day One

Whether your student is new to Arizona or just new to life without you around the corner, they’re in good hands here.

🛻 Need a safe shop near ASU or GCU?
📲 Want a full inspection before fall semester hits high gear?
📞 Prefer to speak with a real human? We’re happy to chat.

Schedule an appointment today at CarLife Auto Repair in Gilbert or Scottsdale—where college students feel at home, and parents feel peace of mind.

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Visit our two locations in the greater Phoenix area.

Proudly servicing in Scottsdale & Gilbert.

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Scottsdale

8830 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Call us: (480)-270-5930
or Text Us: (480)-725-7788
Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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Gilbert

4461 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, 85234, AZ, United States
Call us:
(480)-800-3171
or Text Us: (480)-725-4590
Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday - Sunday: Closed