San Carlos & Valley Springs Auto Repair

Most car owners know that timing belts need to be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, but what about timing chains? Aren’t they supposed to last forever? Not quite. Even though timing chains can last much longer than timing belts, any given timing chain may require a replacement. The most frequent reason for timing chain replacement is stretching – yes, timing chains can stretch, causing misfires or poor engine performance. Audi vehicles in particular are known for stretched timing chains. Signs of Timing Chain Problems: Unlike the timing belts which can fail without a warning, typically your vehicle’s timing chain will give you advanced notice that things are going wrong – here are 3 hard to miss signs that the timing chain needs to be inspected by a professional mechanic:   Metal shavings – if during oil change your mechanic finds metal shavings in the engine oil, timing chain problem could be the cause Engine misfires or la ... read more

Given the increasing complexity of modern cars, it is important that your auto repair service provider employs highly trained technicians and uses cutting-edge digital tools. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs, we offer comprehensive auto Chrysler maintenance and repair services, and our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are equipped with the latest digital diagnostic tools that can talk to your Chrysler’s onboard computers.  So whether you drive Chrysler 300, or the state-of-the-art Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Minivan, our technicians can provide your vehicle with everything it needs, and we provide you with our nationwide 36 months / 36,000 miles warranty. Regular maintenance is crucial to maintaining the optimal condition of your Chrysler. Even if your car seems to be running smoothly, regular maintenance is designed to ensure that it will continue to do so in the future. With every service or repair we o ... read more

Buick is a venerable brand that we fully support at Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs – from oil change and brake repair to check engine light diagnostics, transmission service, auto air conditioning refill and repairs, and major engine repairs as well. Our nationally ASE certified technicians are some of the best in the country, and will treat your Buick with the care it deserves. Whether you drive Buick Regal, or one of the Avenir Buicks, our Valley Springs auto care facility has the cutting-edge equipment, access to the latest Buick repair information databases, and we provide our clients with a 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty. We are big fans of following manufacturer’s schedule of services. These not only involve oil changes and other fluids changes, but also call for inspections of various sub-systems of your Buick, to catch any developing problems early, and to keep your Buick reliable and ready to take you places at a moment’s notice. At our ... read more

Servicing your Prius should be a regular affair, both to keep your Prius in top shape, and also to prevent unnecessary repairs. Fortunately, Prius vehicles rarely break down, but regular service is what keeps even those rare repairs at bay. Oil change is, naturally, the most frequent, and some would argue, most important service. Regular oil changes extend engine life. They are doubly important for Prius vehicles, though, because most Prius models tend towards excessive oil consumption. Some of the older Prius vehicles can consume as much as 1 quart per 1000 miles driven. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs, we recommend that you check engine oil regularly, and top it off every 1000 – 2000 miles, especially if  your Prius tends to consume engine oil in large quantity ( your vehicle should consume very little engine oil between oil changes – 1 quart over 5000 miles would be considered borderline excessive). Another reason to bring your Prius to our Valley Sprin ... read more

Brakes are probably the second most vital safety item on your vehicle – right after the steering system. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we offer comprehensive brake services. Whether your Toyota needs new brake pads, or your Chevy Silverado needs brake fluid change, or your Ford F-150 needs brake inspection – our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will get your vehicle’s brakes serviced and get it ready for the road. Our Valley Springs auto care facility offers full range of automotive services, but we consider brake service to be especially important. When you bring your vehicle to our shop, you will be greeted by our friendly service advisors, and can expect superior customer service, local shuttle for your convenience and 36 months / 36,000 mile warranty for your peace of mind. Modern brakes, whether disc brakes or drum brakes require regular service and inspections. Brake lines could go bad, stick ... read more

Toole’s Garage, the premier Valley Springs and Burson auto repair facility, provides comprehensive auto maintenance and repair services, including full range of Jeep services and repairs. From oil changes to engine repair and engine replacements, including, though not limited to, check engine light diagnostics and electric system problems, auto a/c refill and repair, brake services, transmission repair, shocks and struts, ball joints, tire repair and new tires – whatever your Jeep needs, our highly skilled, nationally ASE certified technicians, will find the problem and get it fixed. Toole’s Garage is a modern, family owned and operated auto repair facility serving Valley Springs, Burson and Wallace. You will find full range of Jeep services and repairs available at our auto repair shop. All work is backed by our industry leading 36 months / 36,000 miles nationwide warranty, and we provide free digital vehicle inspection with all services and repairs. So if “me ... read more

Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs offers full range of Pontiac services and repairs – from check engine light diagnostics, to brake service, a/c refill, transmission problems, engine repair – whatever problems your Pontiac presents, our nationally ASE certified technicians can find the root cause and fix your vehicle – and we will fix it right the first time. Pontiac vehicles are fun to drive, but like all cars they need regular maintenance. At Toole’s Garage we offer complete gamut of maintenance services – from oil changes, 30,000 mile, 60,000 mile and 90,000 mile services, as well as manufacturer recommended services. As your Pontiac ages, regular checkups become even more important, that’s why we offer free digital vehicle inspection with every service or repair. When you service or repair your vehicle at our Valley Springs auto care facility, you can expect friendly service, quality repairs, and industry leading 36 months / 36,000 miles n ... read more

It’s hard to believe that MINI Cooper brand is over 50 years old. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we are Mini fans, and our technicians can provide your Mini with comprehensive care – from oil change, to oil leak repair, suspension problems, clutch replacement, electrical issues, to major engine repairs – if  your Mini is ailing, we can bring it back to full health. Our family owned and operated Valley Springs auto care garage offers friendly service, modern, family friendly facility, highly experienced mechanics certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to talk to your Mini’s on-board computers. We have access to the latest technical information, as well as OE quality parts so that all work performed on your Mini is done right the first time.  As a matter of fact, we back our work with 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty.  For your convenience we a ... read more

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 p ... read more

Check engine light coming on is not a happy moment, but it does not necessarily mean major problems. Your Toyota’s onboard computer may illuminate the check engine light for one of hundreds of reasons – and many of them can be fairly benign. As long as the check engine light is not flashing, and you don’t feel any misfires, you have time to look for a “mechanic near me” and to bring your Toyota to a shop for check engine light diagnostics. While there are literally hundreds of reasons why the check engine light might come on, the most frequent ones include gas cap that does not hold pressure and worn out spark plugs. Either one of these conditions is easily corrected. Naturally there will be times when the check engine light requires in-depth diagnostics and expensive repairs, but you should not assume this at the outset. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we can diagnose the check engine light and tell you exactly what’s necessary to fix ... read more