Peoria & Sun City · Three generations strong

Your trusted neighborhood mechanic — treated like family.

L&M Automotive Repair is a true mom-and-pop shop on W Peoria Ave. From a hot-running AC to brakes, exhaust, and everyday maintenance, Mark, Lori, and the team fix it right and tell you the honest price first.

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Honest estimates up front · Same-day AC & brakes · No pressure, ever

  • Familyowned & run
  • 30+ yrsexperience
  • Peoria & Sun Cityserved local
  • Honestfair pricing
0 Years under the hood
0 Generations of family
0 Cities served — Peoria & Sun City
0 Quoted price = price you pay

Our family story

Three generations. One promise: do right by people.

Owner Mark Erickson grew up around engines — the values that built L&M Automotive were passed down, hand to hand, across three generations.

The grandfather

Where the trade began

A good mechanic, he taught, isn't just someone who knows cars — it's someone you can trust with your family's safety and your hard-earned money.

Mark's father

The values, passed down

Tell people the truth. Quote a fair price and stand by it. Never sell someone a repair they don't need. That code shaped how Mark works to this day.

Mark & Lori, today

The shop you call today

Mark and part-owner Lori Parker run a genuine mom-and-pop where you're greeted by name, told the truth about your car, and never sold something you don't need.

"We treat every car like it belongs to our own family — because the people driving them are our neighbors."

What we do

Full-service auto repair, done the honest way

One trusted local shop for the everyday stuff and the big repairs alike — with a straight answer and a fair price every time.

Phoenix-heat specialty

Auto AC Repair & Recharge

It's 115° out — a working AC isn't a luxury in Peoria, it's survival. We diagnose weak or warm air, fix leaks, and recharge your system so you're blowing ice-cold again, usually same day.

Most AC repairs handled same day

Beat the heat — call us

Brake Repair & Service

Squealing, grinding, or a soft pedal? We inspect pads, rotors, and lines and fix only what your car actually needs — so you stop safely without overpaying.

Free brake check with any service

Get my brakes checked

Exhaust & Mufflers

Loud, rumbling, or rattling underneath? From a leaky muffler to full exhaust work, we'll quiet it down and keep your fumes where they belong.

Honest exhaust estimates

Quiet my ride

Suspension & Steering

Rough ride, drifting, or clunks over bumps? We fix shocks, struts, and steering so your car tracks straight and rides smooth on Valley roads.

Smooth-ride inspections

Smooth out my ride

General Maintenance

Oil changes, fluids, filters, belts, hoses, batteries — the regular care that prevents big repairs. Keep your car running strong through every Arizona summer.

Keep it running right

Schedule maintenance

Diagnostics & Check-Engine

That glowing light has a story. We read the codes and, just as important, explain what they actually mean — so you fix the real problem, not a guess.

Straight-talk diagnostics

Find out what's wrong

Not sure what your car needs? Just tell us what it's doing.

Talk to Mark or Lori now

Why Peoria trusts us

No upselling. No runaround. Just honest work.

01

The truth about your car

We explain what's wrong in plain English and only recommend what you actually need. If it can wait, we'll tell you it can wait.

02

The price you're quoted

You approve a clear estimate before any work begins. No mystery fees, no padded bills — just the number we agreed on.

03

Real people who know you

At L&M you talk to Mark and Lori, not a service-writer reading a screen. We remember your car and your name.

04

Built for the desert

Three decades of fixing cars in Arizona heat means we know what fails here — and how to keep your AC and engine going strong.

Bring it by, or get a quick quote over the phone. Call (623) 231-6616

About the shop

A mom-and-pop shop the West Valley actually trusts

L&M Automotive Repair sits right on W Peoria Ave, where we've spent years earning the trust of Peoria and Sun City drivers one honest repair at a time. We were even featured in the Peoria Independent's "Meet Your Business" column — a little local recognition we're proud of.

We're not a chain and we don't want to be. When you bring your car here, you get a family that genuinely cares whether you get home safe and whether you were treated fairly. That's the whole point.

  • Owned & operated by Mark Erickson & Lori Parker
  • 30+ years of hands-on experience
  • Featured in the Peoria Independent's local business spotlight
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From the neighborhood

The kind of shop people tell their neighbors about

Representative of the feedback we hear from local drivers across Peoria and Sun City.

"My AC was blowing warm right at the start of summer and I was dreading the bill. They found the real problem, fixed it the same day, and charged exactly what they quoted. Cold air and no surprises — that's all I wanted."

Sun City customer
AC repair

"Another shop tried to sell me a full brake job. L&M checked it over and told me I just needed pads, not rotors. They could've taken my money and didn't. That kind of honesty is exactly why I'll keep coming back."

Peoria driver
Brake service

"It feels like a real family shop. Mark explained everything so I actually understood it, no talking down to me. After years of dealerships, it's so nice to have a mechanic in the neighborhood I can trust."

West Valley customer
General maintenance

"Honest, friendly, and fair on price. They got my older truck running great and didn't push anything extra. I've already sent two neighbors their way."

Sun City customer
Repeat customer

Where we serve

Proudly serving Peoria, Sun City & the West Valley

Find us on W Peoria Ave — easy to reach whether you're coming from Peoria, Sun City, or anywhere nearby in the West Valley. If you're local, you're our neighbor, and we'd love to be your shop.

  • Peoria
  • Sun City
  • Sun City West
  • Glendale
  • Surprise
  • West Valley

Not sure if you're close enough? Call (623) 231-6616 — we'll let you know and get you taken care of.

Good questions

Answers before you call

Do I need an appointment, or can I just stop by?

Either works. We're a small family shop, so a quick call to (623) 231-6616 lets us set aside time for you and have the right parts ready. Drop-ins are always welcome too — we'll do our best to get you looked at the same day.

Can you really get my AC blowing cold before summer?

Yes — auto AC is one of our specialties because we know what Phoenix heat does to a system. Most recharge and repair jobs are handled the same day. We'll find out why it's warm, tell you the honest fix, and get you cool again.

Will you tell me the price before you start the work?

Always. We explain what's wrong in plain English and give you a clear estimate before we touch anything. No surprise charges, no work you didn't approve. That's how Mark's father and grandfather did it, and it's how we still do it.

What areas do you serve?

We're on W Peoria Ave and proudly serve Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, and the surrounding West Valley, including parts of Glendale and Surprise.

Do you work on older cars and trucks?

Absolutely. With 30-plus years under the hood, we've seen it all — from well-loved older vehicles to newer models. Bring it in and we'll take good care of it.

Is L&M really family-owned?

It sure is. Mark Erickson owns the shop and Lori Parker helps run it — and the values come from three generations of his family. You're not a number here; you're a neighbor.

Let's take care of your car

Call us, or request a friendly callback

Tell us what's going on and we'll call you right back. For anything urgent — like an AC out in the heat — calling is fastest.

Call the shop (623) 231-6616
  • Address: 9889 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Serving: Peoria, Sun City & the West Valley
  • Owners: Mark Erickson & Lori Parker

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