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We’re certified by ASE to prove our expertise on any make or model of vehicle your family needs repaired, just like the big auto dealerships. But we’re your family owned neighborhood auto repair shop that’s been here for 20+ years.

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Thinking About Buying a Used Tesla or Hybrid in San Jose? Read This First

by Admin | July 6, 2026 | Auto Blog, Buying a Used Car | 0 Comments

Silicon Valley might have more Teslas per mile than anywhere in the country and used hybrids from Toyota and Honda aren't far behind. With gas prices high and commutes long across the South Bay, more drivers are choosing electric and hybrid options every year. That...

Dealing With and Diagnosing Your Car’s AC issues

by Admin | March 4, 2022 | Fix Auto | 5 Comments

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

by Admin | February 24, 2022 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 Comment

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

by Admin | January 24, 2022 | Fix Auto | 0 Comments

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

by Admin | December 24, 2021 | Japanese Vehicles | 21 Comments

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

by Admin | November 24, 2021 | Auto Blog | 0 Comments

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

by Admin | October 24, 2021 | Japanese Vehicles | 1 Comment

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

by Admin | September 24, 2021 | Auto Blog, Japanese Vehicles | 0 Comments

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

by Admin | April 20, 2020 | Auto Blog | 0 Comments

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

by Admin | March 20, 2020 | Auto Blog | 0 Comments

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...

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