Christian Brothers Automotive

11/02/2026

🎃 Post-Halloween Blues & Heavy Flash Flooding Warning 🌧️🚨

The Halloween candy is mostly gone, but the heavy rain in Melbourne today is no joke! We're seeing intense downpours and active flash flooding across local streets—including major road closures like Florida Avenue where cars are already getting stuck.

If you have to be out on the roads today, please take extra caution:

Turn Around, Don't Drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads or standing water. It only takes a few inches of moving water to lose control or stall your engine.

Watch for Road Closures: Stick to main, well-drained routes and avoid low-lying areas known for pooling.

Turn On Headlights & Slow Down: Rain drastically reduces visibility and traction. Keep your lights on, slow down, and give yourself double the normal stopping distance.

Check Wipers & Brakes: Make sure your wiper blades are clearing your windshield properly so you can see sudden hazards ahead.

If you're stuck or need help with your vehicle, our team is here for you. Stay safe, stay dry, and let's navigate this stormy Melbourne weather carefully! 🚗🌧️

📍 Visit Us: Christian Brothers Automotive - Melbourne

📞 Call Us: (321) 416-1993

🌐 Schedule Online: scheduler.cbac.com/melbourne

💚💛 The Nice Difference®

Request auto service at Christian Brothers Automotive today through our online form!

10/30/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! If you’re looking for awesome things to do around town this weekend, check out what’s going on locally:

🎃 Boo at the Zoo & Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo
When: Wrapping up this Saturday, Oct 31st!
What: Family-friendly daytime trick-or-treating during the day, plus dimly lit glowing pathways and foggy trail displays.

🍺 Halloween at Intracoastal Brewing Company (Eau Gallie Arts District)
When: Saturday, Oct 31st from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
What: Break out the costumes and bring your four-legged besties for brews, food, and festive fun!

🎡 Space Coast State Fair
When: Happening all weekend long!
What: Rides, games, fair food, and shows for the whole family.

🚗 Quick Halloween Car Check:

Before heading out to the festivities or trick-or-treating, make sure your ride is ready to roll:

💡 Lights: Bright headlights & taillights so you can see (and be seen!) during nighttime neighborhood trick-or-treating.
🛞 Tires: Check tire pressure before hitting the road.
🔋 Battery: Don't let a weak battery stall your weekend plans!

🔑 After-Hours Key Drop Box:

Need to drop off your vehicle outside of normal business hours? You can always use our convenient after-hours and weekend key drop box to safely leave your car with us!

Drop by Christian Brothers Automotive Melbourne for a quick courtesy inspection to keep the ghouls—and breakdown stress—far away.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and candy-filled Halloween weekend! 🍬🚗✨

10/29/2026

🚐 YOUR CAR'S IN THE SHOP, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE!

Let's face it, nobody wants to rearrange their entire day just because their vehicle needs a little TLC. That's why at Christian Brothers Automotive Melbourne, we go the extra mile to make your visit as convenient and comfortable as possible!

LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR COMPLIMENTARY COURTESY SHUTTLE!

Forget waiting around for hours or paying for a rideshare! Our courtesy shuttle service is completely FREE for our guests, and we're not talking about just any ride.

✨ Clean & Comfortable: We take pride in keeping our shuttle clean and welcoming for every guest.

❄️ Climate Controlled: Because nobody wants to deal with Florida heat when they're already dealing with car troubles!

😎 Tinted Windows: Enjoy a cooler, more comfortable ride with a little extra privacy.

🙌 Friendly Drivers: Our wonderful shuttle drivers are ready to get you where you need to go with a smile!

📍 HOW FAR DO WE GO?

Our Melbourne courtesy shuttle covers an extensive service area, reaching:

⬆️ North to State Road 520

⬇️ South to US-192

Whether you need a ride to work, home, or another destination within our service area, we'll help get you there!

🚗 NEED WHEELS FOR A LITTLE LONGER?

Some repairs take more than a day, and we understand that life doesn't stop while your vehicle is being serviced.

That's why we work directly with Thrifty Car Rental to offer our guests rental vehicles for just $45 PER DAY!

💰 LET'S COMPARE!

Typical advertised daily rental averages in Melbourne:

• Hertz: Around $54/day

• Enterprise: Around $72/day

• Our Thrifty Partnership: $45/day!

That's convenient transportation without the hassle of searching for a rental yourself!

**Rental rates vary by date, vehicle, availability, taxes, and fees. Competitor prices are estimates, not guaranteed quotes.

💚 At Christian Brothers Automotive Melbourne, we don't just care about your vehicle. We care about your entire experience.

Because that's The Nice Difference®!

10/28/2026

Happy Wednesday, Melbourne! 🎃

With the weekend approaching, we’d love to hear how you’re celebrating! Are you dressing up this year?

Drop a comment with your costume plans (extra points for automotive-inspired ideas! 🚗💨)—we’d love to see what our Space Coast community has planned! 👇👇

10/27/2026

THE MORE YOU KNOW!! 🤓🧠

You'd be surprised how much work goes into something as simple as keeping your vehicle cool!

This Ford came into Christian Brothers Automotive with an AC concern: the A/C was blowing colder on the passenger side than the driver's side. Not exactly ideal when you're living in Florida! ☀️

After diagnosing the issue, our team got to work replacing the A/C condenser. And as you can see from these photos, this isn't always a quick fix!

🔧 SO, WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG?

On many vehicles, the A/C condenser sits at the very front of the vehicle, tucked behind the grille and bumper, right in front of the radiator.

To access it, technicians may need to remove the front bumper, grille, headlights, and other components before they can even begin replacing the condenser!

Depending on the vehicle, a condenser replacement can take 3–6 hours or more from start to finish.

And the job doesn't end once the new part is installed! The A/C system must be properly evacuated, vacuum-tested, recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant, and checked to make sure everything is operating as it should.

That's a whole lot of disassembly, precision, and patience just to get that sweet, sweet cold air blowing again! ❄️

👏 HUGE shout out to our technicians! These are the kinds of repairs that remind us just how much skill, time, and attention to detail go into keeping our guests comfortable on the road.

Next time you turn on your A/C and feel that glorious blast of cold air, remember there's a lot more happening behind the dashboard and under the hood than you might think!

📍 Christian Brothers Automotive | Melbourne

Because Florida heat doesn't take a day off, and neither does our commitment to keeping you cool! 😎

10/27/2026

🚗 TUESDAY CALLED… YOUR CAR SAID IT NEEDS SOME ATTENTION! 🔧

We get it. Life gets busy, the miles keep adding up, and that little noise you've been ignoring? Well, it's probably not going to fix itself. 😅

Whether it's a routine oil change, a mysterious dashboard light, or a sound that has you turning the radio up just a little louder, our team at Christian Brothers Automotive is here to help!

We believe taking care of your vehicle shouldn't be stressful. That's why we're all about honest recommendations, quality repairs, and treating every guest like family.

So here's your Tuesday reminder: A little maintenance today can save you from a BIG repair tomorrow!

📍 Christian Brothers Automotive – 6315 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

📞 (321) 416-1993

🌐 scheduler.cbac.com/melbourne

💚 Honest Advice. Quality Service. The Nice Difference.

Request auto service at Christian Brothers Automotive today through our online form!

10/26/2026

🎃 TRICK OR TEE WAS A SPOOK-TACULAR SUCCESS! ⛳👻

What an incredible night of costumes, candy, and community fun!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Duran Golf Club in Viera for this year's annual Trick or Tee event! 🕸️🍬

The Par 3 course was transformed into a Halloween wonderland filled with amazing costumes, smiling faces, and plenty of spooky surprises! Our favorite part? Spending the evening with so many wonderful families from our Space Coast community!

👏 LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN!

A special shout out to Mike, owner of Christian Brothers Automotive of Melbourne, for sponsoring this fantastic event and helping bring some Halloween magic to our community!

Of course, he couldn't have done it without Pam and Steve, who helped host our booth and keep the festivities rolling! 💚💛

You might recognize these familiar faces! Pam is one of our wonderful shuttle drivers at Merritt Island, while Steve keeps our guests moving at Melbourne. They traded their shuttle duties for Halloween fun, and we couldn't be more grateful!

And let's not forget Mike's family, who stepped up BIG TIME! From assembling hundreds of goodie bags to preparing treats and surprises, they helped make sure every little ghost, goblin, and superhero left with a smile! 🍬

Now THAT'S teamwork! 👏

At Christian Brothers Automotive, being part of a community means more than servicing vehicles. It's about showing up, giving back, building relationships, and making memories with the people who make the Space Coast so special.

That's the Nice Difference, inside and outside our shop! 💚💛

A huge THANK YOU to Duran Golf Club, the organizers, fellow vendors, and all the amazing families who made this night possible!

📸 NOW WE WANT TO SEE YOUR COSTUMES! Did you visit our booth? Share your favorite photos and memories in the comments! 👇

Until next year, stay spooky, Space Coast! 🎃👻

10/26/2026

🧟‍♂️ Don't let vehicle troubles turn your Halloween into a nightmare! 🦇

With trick-or-treating and spooky weekend getaways right around the corner, late October brings plenty of dark roads, extra pedestrian foot traffic, and changing weather. The last thing you want on your schedule is an unexpected breakdown or a dead battery!

Take charge of your week and keep your rides smooth and safe with a quick stop at our shop:

🎃 Halloween Pre-Drive Checklist:

Braking Power: Fast, dependable stopping power is non-negotiable with excited trick-or-treaters out on neighborhood streets.

Exterior Lighting: Make sure your headlights, signal lights, and brake lights are clear and fully operational for night driving.

Tire Health & Tread: Keep solid traction on damp autumn roads.

Battery Check: Cold mornings and extra electronics can drain an aging battery fast—don't get left stranded!

Beat the late-week rush and schedule your service today so you can coast into the weekend stress-free!

📅 Online Scheduling: scheduler.cbac.com/melbourne

📞 Call Us Directly: (321) 416-1993

📍 Locate the Shop: 5360 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

🔑 After-Hours Drop Box: Dropping off early or picking up late? Just park, place your keys in our secure drop box envelope, and leave the heavy lifting to us!

Wishing all of Melbourne a safe, fun, and eerie-sistible Halloween week! 🕸️🚗

When you need car repair services in Melbourne, turn to Christian Brothers Automotive. Our team is known for delivering services backed by transparency, honesty, and integrity. Call us today!

10/25/2026

Sunday reset mode: ON. ☕✨

Before the Monday morning rush hits, take two minutes to cross one big thing off your to-do list—getting your vehicle scheduled! Whether you've got an oil change due, a check engine light on, or a strange noise you've been meaning to get looked at, getting ahead of it now sets you up for a stress-free week.

You don't even have to wait for us to open tomorrow morning to drop off your vehicle or set up an appointment:

📅 Schedule online in minutes: scheduler.cbac.com/melbourne

🔑 Need an early drop-off or late pickup? Take advantage of our convenient after-hours drop box! Just park your vehicle, fill out the envelope, drop your keys inside, and we’ll take care of the rest first thing Monday morning.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and let us handle the heavy lifting this week! 🚗💨

Request auto service at Christian Brothers Automotive today through our online form!

10/23/2026

THE END OF AN ERA... AND THE START OF A NEW JOURNEY! 🛻❤️

If you’ve been following our page, you’ve probably seen us pouring our hearts, sweat, and plenty of elbow grease into this beautiful 1974 Ford F-100. It isn’t just an old truck to us—it’s a piece of local family history. Passed down from a father to his son, it sat waiting patiently for nearly three decades since the mid-’90s, just hoping for the chance to roar back to life.

Great things take time, and this classic needed a lot of it. Our Technician Jason and Advisor Mike, didn't just fix parts, they resurrected memories. Several hours under the hood ensuring every belt, hose, and wire was just right, this project has been an absolute labor of love for our team.

But today, the time has finally come to say goodbye... to the shop bays, that is! This beauty is officially ready to head back home to the family where she belongs. Back to the driveway, back to the open road, and back to the people who will cherish the memories of the man who first sat behind her wheel.

Getting to be a part of this journey is why we do what we do at Christian Brothers Automotive. It’s not just about fixing cars—it's about the people who drive them, the stories they hold, and keeping those legacies moving forward.

To the F-100 family: thank you for trusting us with your piece of history. May she give you many more miles, memories, and smiles.
Roll on, old friend! 💨💚💛

09/16/2026

Your car deserves a check-in, too. 📝

From oil changes and tire health to brakes, fluids and those little warning signs you’ve been meaning to check, a little attention now can help prevent bigger surprises down the road.

09/13/2026

Happy Sunday! Here's to a new week ahead. ♥️

09/12/2026

Recently, after receiving a vehicle to donate, CBA Ocotillo gave their time, talent and expertise to ensure it was safe and reliable on the road. Once it was ready, they began praying about who should receive it. As they sought God’s direction, one organization kept coming to mind: Teen Challenge Home of Hope.

When the team reached out to the home’s director, they discovered one of the ministry’s staff members, Jewells, had been faithfully praying for reliable transportation. A graduate of Home of Hope herself, Jewells chose to remain after completing the program, first serving as an intern before joining the staff. Today, she dedicates her life to serving the women and children who find refuge and healing through the ministry.

The director shared that she and Jewells had been praying specifically for a vehicle and believed God had already promised to provide one. The call from the Ocotillo team was the answer they had been waiting for.

09/09/2026

Whether it’s for your daily drive to school, swim class or you're hitting the pavement for a road trip, the most important aspect when it comes to driving with children in the car is safety. 👧👦

No matter the vehicle, it’s essential to understand some general guidelines to ensure the safety of any of your child passengers. Click below for what you need to know from our auto experts:

When it comes to ensuring the safety of a child, it’s essential to understand your local safety laws. Our blog outlines some general car seat and seatbelt safety guidelines

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we want to give a huge shoutout to the men and women who drive CBA forward. Whether they're turning wrenches, caring for our guests at the front counter, or running daily operations, we are so grateful for the ways they love their neighbors through automotive maintenance and repair. 💚🧰

09/05/2026

Let the games begin! Just make sure your vehicle is ready for the ride.

On , we wanted to remind you: before you hit the road to celebrate what makes this season of sports so enjoyable, check off your car or truck's preventative maintenance for the peace of mind you need to enjoy every touchdown pass, hotdog grilled, and mile driven. 🏈 🌭

If it's time for your next appointment, visit our website to conveniently book online:

09/02/2026

Back to school means checklists galore! Don't forget about your car's back to school checklist too. 🍎✅

From checking tires and oil levels to topping off fluids, small maintenance items can ensure a smooth ride into a new school year.

Get the rest of the checklist from our auto experts on our blog:

Make sure your car is prepped and ready for the 2018-2019 school year. Our Auto repair services blog takes a look at some easy to follow maintenance tips.

08/30/2026

Tires are a large investment, and you want to get the most out of them. Regular rotations help both your alignment and suspension components.

Remember, uneven tires can lead to a rougher ride, poor handling, and less traction in inclement weather. 🛞

If it's time for your next tire rotation or other maintenance service, give us a call or visit our website to book your appointment.

08/27/2026

We turned 44 today! That's 44 years of serving our communities with reliable automotive repair and care that goes above and beyond. 💚

In 1982, Mark Carr brought Christian Brothers Automotive to life in a small community outside of Houston. Today, we're honored to serve over 340 neighborhoods. Learn more about our four decades of history below:

What happens when you put customer experience first? Christian Brothers Automotive founder Mark Carr asked himself, "Would I want to walk into my own shop?" That question changed everything. Discover how we've been driving joy for more than 40 years.

08/23/2026

From routine maintenance to major repairs, you deserve a shop that gives you straight answers and quality work you can count on.

That's how we approach every visit at Christian Brothers Automotive — honest service that puts you first.