San Carlos & Valley Springs Auto Repair

Tire tread depth is key to vehicle safety when it comes to wet and slippery roads. Old, worn out tires are a safety issue. While summer driving in California – on dry asphalt - may seem to indicate that your tires are OK, we highly recommend doing a tire check as the Fall rains roll in. As tires wear out over time, their grip on the road lessens, and when the tread depth falls below acceptable minimum,  you’re much more likely to skid or hydroplane on wet and slippery roads. Checking tire tread depth is a simple but important task that can make a big difference in your driving experience. How To Check Tire Tread Depth? No time to check your tire tread depth? Don't worry! Checking your tire tread depth doesn’t take long, and it’s one of the easiest ways to increase your vehicle’s safety. Tread depth affects tire traction, stability, and braking power, all of which are important for a smooth, safe drive. At Toole’s Garage i ... read more

Toole's Garage in San Carlos offers comprehensive emissions diagnostics and repairs, including catalytic converter replacement. Emissions system includes sensors, computers, and of course, the catalytic converter. Fortunately, catalytic converters rarely fail, especially now that they are protected by sensors that let the onboard computer know when potentially damaging conditions occur. However, high prices of the precious metals that go into manufacturing catalytic converters have cause a nationwide problem - catalytic converter theft. So vast majority of catalytic converter replacements we perform are not because of catalytic converter failure, but because of theft. If the catalytic converter in your vehicle fails, you will see the check engine light illuminated. The good news is that this warning light can be illuminated for hundreds of reasons, most of them not nearly as expensive to correct as the catalytic converter failure. However, if you notice decreased engine performanc ... read more

Toole’s Garage in San Carlos offers complete Kia care, including maintenance services, diagnostics and repairs for Kia Seltos. Whether your Kia needs oil change, complex electrical system diagnostics, check engine light repair, or faces transmission issue, our nationally ASE certified mechanics will take great care of your vehicle. We will use state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to find the root cause of the problem, and will get your Kia repaired and back on the road. Toole’s Garage is a family owned auto repair facility in San Carlos. We are a full service auto repair shop, and if you need new tires – we can provide top of the line Continental, Michelin and Bridgestone tires as well.  We also provide more budget oriented tire brands, and classic car aficionados will be happy to note that Toole’s Garage can provide classic car repair as well. Seltos is a relatively new marque from Kia, but like all vehicles it needs regular service to perform at it ... read more