Restoration & RestoMod

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3 Year/ 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty

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Complimentary Local Shuttle

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Free Digital Vehicle Inspection with Service or Repairs

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Original Equipment Equivalent or Better Quality Parts

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Military and First Responder Discounts

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Same-Day Service on Most Vehicles

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Toole’s Garage Stockton

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847 N. El Dorado St.,

Stockton, CA 95202

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Professional Classic Car Service, Repair, Restoration & RestoMod in Stockton: Reviving Automotive Legends

Restoring or upgrading a historic automobile is a journey to bring a bit of automotive history back to life, not just a repair job. Treasures for collectors and fans alike, these classic cars perfectly represent the workmanship, flair, and inventiveness of their day. Bringing a historic automobile back to its former splendor requires great knowledge of legacy mechanics and experience in working with vintage models.


Toole’s Garage classic automobile service can revitalize your treasure. From obtaining rare components to painstakingly repairing every detail, we carefully manage every step of the process. Whether it's a pre-war classic, vintage roadster, or a muscle car, we ensure the restoration or restomod effort either maintains the automobile's originality and provides current dependability, or gives your classic a bit more modern ride or performance. Contact our team to bring your automotive legend back to life!


The Toole’s Process: From Assessment to Completion

At Toole’s Garage we follow a comprehensive process to ensure every aspect of your classic car is returned to its original glory or better. Here’s how we approach each project:


Initial Assessment


Starting a classic car project requires a comprehensive inspection of your historic automobile. We check the body, frame, engine, interior, and electrical systems for any concerns. This stage helps us create a plan and come up with a schedule to follow.


Sourcing Rare Parts


Genuine components are difficult to find for historic automobile restoration. Our staff finds unusual and era-correct parts from many suppliers and antique parts sellers. Toole’s Garage has an extensive network of parts suppliers that gives us access to the components needed to restore a wide range of models. We also have the capability to repair, fabricate or replicate parts that we cannot source.

Mechanical and Electrical Repairs


To keep the automobile running smoothly, we restore and rebuild as necessary, keeping in mind your requirements. We can restore the original electrical system, or replace it with a modern equivalent.


Interior Refinement


Classic cars' interiors require as much attention as their exteriors. We use original automotive materials and designs to restore or replace seats, upholstery, dashboards, and trimmings. We also have the ability to upgrade your interior to suit your desires.


Final Detailing and Testing


After restoration, we thoroughly road test the automobile to guarantee its smooth operation.


Balancing Authenticity and Modern Reliability


Although a vehicle's original character is usually preserved in restoration, upgrading some parts might improve dependability and safety. For normal driving, for instance, changing the braking system or including electronic ignition might be recommended. One of the main difficulties for restorers is finding the correct balance between authenticity and usefulness.


Why Toole’s Garage for Classic Car Restoration

Toole’s Garage provides enthusiasm, knowledge, and accuracy for every antique automobile restoration project. From obtaining rare components to retaining original workmanship while incorporating contemporary dependability, our team of ASE-certified mechanics has experience overcoming a variety of obstacles in restoring legacy automobiles.

Here is an abbreviated list of vehicles we have worked on in the past: Cadillac Coup de Ville, Chevrolet Bel Air, Chevrolet Chevelle, Datsun 280 Z, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford F-1, Ford Thunderbird, GMC Caballero, Olds 98, Oldsmobile Starfire, Studebaker Avanti II, Studebaker Daytona, Volkswagen Beetle.


From mechanical maintenance to a full-frame restoration, we will bring your automobile dream to life. Call today to talk about your classic car restoration or restomod project.

Services We Offer

Shocks & Struts

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Brake System Repair

Brakes are an overlooked but critical component of your vehicle. They should be inspected every time your car is in for service.

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Tires & Alignment

When we say we take care of your vehicle from the ground up, we mean it! We’ll take care of your tires, mount, balance, and align all right here.

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Engine Repair

Toole's Garage Engine Repair Service offers quality, factory-grade engine repair service in Stockton, California.

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Oil Change

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Timing Belt

If your engine has a timing belt, it is recommended to change it at a certain age and mileage. The reason these need to be replaced is that they are made...

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