AUTO SHOP

We are your repair shop for your Japanese cars. We specialize only in Honda, Acura, Toyota and Lexus. We don’t work on any other makes of cars and trucks.

AUTO MECHANIC

ASE certified auto mechanics are on staff, so you can take comfort in the knowledge that your mechanic has been tested and certified to work on your vehicles.

EMISSIONS

Get your CA smog check for your family’s cars at Reliant Auto Repair. Our certified mechanics can make repairs to help you pass, should it be necessary.

DEALS

We like to make our customers happy. In addition to the great customer service and auto repair skill, we have coupons and deals on our Deals Page for you.

JAPANESE CARS

At Reliant Auto Repair Service we specialize in Japanese makes of cars and trucks. If you own a Honda Acura or Toyota Lexus, we’re the mechanic you want to use.

Dealing With and Diagnosing Your Car’s AC issues

Your automobile's air conditioning is normally taken for granted – until it fails in hot weather. The last thing you want is to be in a car that blows hot air out of the vents during summer. Or in a car with no air conditioning at all. Why Your Air Conditioning Is Not...

Taking Care of Your Car’s Automatic Transmission

An automobile is the most expensive item you will buy in your lifetime, second only to a home. Our lifestyle is intertwined with today’s vehicles, as daily activities become difficult without them. Cars are invaluable tools to modern civilization, and ensuring that...

Valuable Tips to Preserve Your Car’s Engine

It is best practice to ensure that your car engine is always in pristine working order to avoid the risk of the astronomical cost (in most cases) of engine replacement or repair. Vehicle manufacturers design and manufacture their engines to run for as long as 200,000...

Toyota Engine Oil Burning Problem: What You Need to Know

The Toyota brand is known for reliability and dependability. However, reports have shown that some selected Toyota models manufactured from 2006 to 2011 were plagued with excessive engine oil consumption, consuming a quart of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 miles on average....

Shaky Steering while Driving

After merging into the highway with your car, you suddenly notice a vibration in your steering as soon as you hit 60mph. Higher than 60mph, it is gone. As you apply your brakes, the steering vibration starts again, even more violently. What could be happening here?...

The Strawberry Milkshake of Death in Your Nissan

No, it is not that strawberry milkshake you love to drink. It is a defect known to affect some select Nissan vehicles, particularly the 2005-2010 Nissan Xterra, 2005-2010 Nissan Frontier, and the 2005-2010 Pathfinder models. The term Strawberry Milkshake of Death (or...

Nissan Versa Airbag Problems

Nissan Versa is an economy vehicle with a premium feel to it. The various features such as conveniently placed buttons for climate control, ample legroom in the front and rear, and a spacious boot makes it a great choice. But despite having several envelopes of...

Know When Crime is Happening Around Your Home

You can easily track crime in your neighborhood. This lets you know if there are break-ins nearby, if smash and grab is going on where you park your vehicle and if it isn’t safe to walk around in certain neighborhoods. Here is how to check the crime situation. See the...

Make the Driving Blind Spot Visible with this Trick

Those pesky blind spots on the sides of your vehicle cause a lot of accidents. Even for those who look over their shoulder before driving left, sometimes see what they expect to see – no car. Which is just as bad as not looking. So, here is a trick to making that...

100,000 Uber Drivers Can’t be Wrong

If you’re driving for Uber to pick up some extra cash and have light-hearted conversations with strangers, you’re not alone. There are about 100,000 Uber drivers in San Francisco supplementing their income. But after a while, you’ll get a little burned out on the job...

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