San Carlos & Valley Springs Auto Repair

Those kinds of surprises are great, Jon! Sometimes, the diagnostic process uncovers a simple fix and saves you from going down an expensive and incorrect path. We often recommend testing and analysis as the first step to solving a symptom rather than guessing at the cause and replacing parts on a hunch. We often find causes in systems unrelated to the thing making the noise or causing the drivability problem, and our customers end up with a definitive fix rather than a bandaid repair. That's doing it right!

Glad you came by, Rahul. European cars have a tendency to use oil, so it's critical to monitor the oil level between oil changes so you don't run low and cause premature engine wear, timing-chain failure, oil starvation and other issues. Check your oil level frequently, or swing by the shop and we'll do it for you. Rigorous maintenance is one of the best ways to keep your car reliably on the road for a long, long time. And we'll even give you a cup of coffee when you're here!

A pre-purchase inspection is one of the best things you can do to ensure that you make great choices with your transportation dollars. We'll give you an honest and complete assessment, then you can decide the right price to offer for the car or the right time to walk away from a certain headache!