In March 1990, the current owner, Rick Burnette, began with Discount Import Parts and Service, which had been in business for 24 years. After several months of hard work and reorganization of the company, Rick became a partner in the business. In August of 1990 it was renamed Discount Import Service, Inc. In September of 1992, the partnership was dissolved, and Rick became the Single owner of Discount Import Service, Inc. He renamed the business and began servicing vehicles, doing business as Import Service Center. We currently have a 6000 square foot facility with 14 bays to service all of your automotive service needs.

The owner, Rick Burnette, a second generation Tucsonan, started as a tech trainee in 1975 at Van Wyk Mazda. He worked his way into service management and throughout his career, grew into multi-line Japanese and European dealerships. With his 40 plus years of technical and management knowledge, he has created a memorable experience for his many customers, meeting a variety of service needs.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to provide Dealer Quality Service at reasonable rates, with a personal service experience. We continually search for the best ways to maintain your vehicle and to make sure it meets and exceeds the manufacturer's recommendations. We strive to stay up with the latest technology and equipment to service your needs. Our thinking is that as your vehicle ages, its service needs change. We pride ourselves in staying current on those needs and staying updated with the latest in technical training for older vehicles.