Brakes are probably your vehicle’s most important safety equipment, and should be kept in good working condition. That’s why at Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we offer both brake inspections, as well as a full range of brake services and repairs.
Our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), have extensive brake repair experience and can repair your vehicle, whether you drive a nimble Toyota Yaris or a Ford F-350. Whether your vehicle requires caliper repair, brake fluid replacement, new brake pads and brake rotors, has brake line issues, or faces brake master cylinder problems, our technicians will find the root cause of the problem and will fix your vehicle so it can server you faithfully and safely in the future. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs brake repair is followed by a test drive, so we can make sure that the brakes function properly under real world driving conditions.
Toole’s Garage is the premier Valley Springs auto care facility. We offer modern, clean auto repair shop, friendly customer service, free local shuttle, and any repairs performed at our Valley Springs auto repair garage carry a 36,000 miles / 36 months warranty.
So if it’s been more than a year since the last brake inspection, or if your vehicle’s steering wheel vibrates/shakes when braking, or the brakes are squeaking, or worse, feel “spongy” and slow to respond, call Toole’s Garage to make an appointment, or make an appointment on our website – we are happy to be of service.
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