Volkswagen

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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 San Carlos

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1065 Washington Street,

San Carlos, CA 94070

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Volkswagen Service
in San Carlos

Welcome to Toole’s Garage – the premier San Carlos auto repair shop. We offer comprehensive Volkswagen maintenance services, advanced diagnostics, and full gamut of Volkswagen repairs. Whether you Jetta needs transmission service, or your GTI has an oil leak, our technicians will get your vehicle diagnosed, fixed, and back on the road. For your peace of mind, we back our work with an industry leading 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty.


We highly recommend regular maintenance – it extends engine life and keeps your vehicle at its best. Whenever you bring your Volkswagen to our San Carols auto repair facility, you can anticipate:


  • Complimentary local Lyft
  • Military and First Responder discounts
  • In most cases, same day service completion
  • Complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection with service or repairs
  • Repair Pal “Top Shop” Award winner
  • 3 years / 36,000 miles nationwide warranty for your peace of mind
  • Original Equipment equivalent or better quality parts

Toole’s Garage is a full service San Carlos auto repair shop. We can provide comprehensive Volkswagen maintenance services, as well as advanced diagnostics and full range of Volkswagen repairs. We work on most VW models currently on the roads, including:


Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car that is very popular in the Bay Area. Some of the earlier models suffered from a number of problems - 2006 Jetta had issues with the check engine light, and also problems with the wiring harness in the driver’s door. 2010 Jetta had a number of electrical problems, while the 2019 suffered from a number of transmission issues. So if your Jetta needs a bit of TLC, bring it to Toole’s Garage in San Carlos, and we will take great care of your car.

Volkswagen GTI is small, nimble subcompact. 2012 GTI had issues with engine misfires, while 2009 had issues with ABS light on, but overall VW GTI is a lively and fun to drive vehicle, with surprisingly good mileage.


Volkswagen Passat is a family car, first released in 1973 – almost a half century ago. Our San Carlos auto repair shop can perform comprehensive Passat repairs and services, including fluid service, tune-ups, and transmission repair.


Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover available since 2009. Early models suffered from engine and cooling system problems. More recent models report considerably fewer issues. We recommend regular oil service and preventive maintenance to keep your Tiguan in top shape. 


Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury SUV. Our San Carlos auto repair shop can provide full range of Touareg services and repairs. Even though it is no longer being sold in the United States, Toole’s Garage continues to support Touareg owners and their vehicles.


Volkswagen Golf aka Rabbit has been available for decades, and its compact size keeps winning new fans year after year. At Toole’s Garage we have been maintaining and fixing VW Golf vehicles for decades. We recommend regular oil service and fluid exchange as your Golf ages. With every service or repair we offer complimentary digital vehicle inspection, so you are always up to date on the current condition of your vehicle.


Volkswagen ID.3 and its bigger brother, Volkswagen ID.4 SUV are the new electric Volkswagen vehicles that are the future of the company. At this time, especially with ID.3 delays in 2020, few have been sold, so we have little information about problems or things to watch out for. Rest assured, our nationally ASE certified technicians continue to update their skills, so when you bring your ID.3 or ID.4 to our San Carlos auto repair shop, your vehicle will be in good hands.


Toole’s Garage, a family owned shop, has been serving San Carlos auto owners for decades. Being a full service auto repair shop, we can provide your vehicle with hundreds of services and repairs. Here is just a short list of what our auto repair technicians can offer:


  • electrical system repair
  • brake fluid exchange
  • brake shoes replacement
  • engine replacement
  • fuel pump repair
  • battery system testing
  • heater hose repair
  • battery maintenance
  • ignition switch replacement
  • fuel injector repair
  • filter replacement
  • manual transmission service & repair
  • oxygen sensor replacement
  • starter replacement
  • battery service
  • differential & transfer case (4WD) service
  • slipping clutch repair
  • shocks and struts replacement
  • manufacturer factory recommended services
  • 30,000 miles, 60,000 miles, and 90,000 miles service
  • brake fluid flush
  • power lock repair
  • bushing replacement
  • high voltage cable inspection & repair
  • wheel balancing & alignments
  • timing chain replacement
  • alternator testing and repair
  • complete engine performance check
  • transmission fluid exchange service
  • overheating diagnostics
  • brake calipers replacement
  • alternator testing and replacement
  • fuel injector cleaning & service
  • torque converter problems
  • auto a/c blower motor repair
  • fuel injection repair
  • brake inspection
  • tune up
  • water pump replacement
  • ignition coil replacement
  • tie rod replacement

When your VW is ready for its next service, or when it is facing undiagnosed problems, bring it to our San Carlos auto repair shop. Our technicians will use state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to discover the root cause of the problem, and will get your car fixed and back on the road – usually the same day. So give us a call, or setup an appointment online – our staff is looking forward to helping you with any issues your Volkswagen may experience.

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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