Stockton Auto Repair

To keep your Honda running smoothly and without problems, it's important to change the oil. But we won't talk about oil changes today.  After each oil change, you'll have to reset the oil life indicator so that your vehicle computer can accurately track when the next service is needed. Your Honda is a partner on the road. Taking care of its maintenance will ensure its reliability. Before we start, we just want to mention that if you have an older or European/Asian Honda, things might be a little different, but this guide will still help you a lot. Also, remember that different models can also require different approaches. Step 1: Prepare Your Honda Ensure your Honda is parked safely and the engine is turned off. Make sure you have the key or key fob with you. Step 2: Turn the Ignition to the "On" Position Insert your key or push the "Start" button without pressing the brake pedal. This should turn the vehicle's electrical systems on, but t ... read more

The longevity and health of your car engine rely on regular oil changes. Engine oil removes harmful contaminants, dissipates heat, and reduces friction by lubricating moving parts. How Does Changing Oil Impact Engine Life? Engine oil serves vital roles in the engine, including: Lubrication Over time, engine oil breaks down due to high temperatures and constant exposure to combustion byproducts. As it degrades, it loses its ability to lubricate between metal surfaces properly. Regularly changing your oil ensures fresh, clean oil is circulating through the engine components, reducing wear on crucial parts such as pistons, cylinders, and bearings. Cooling Engine oil helps dissipate heat generated during combustion by carrying it away from hot spots within the engine block. Over time, old or dirty oil becomes less effective at cooling the engine. Regularly changing your oil according to manufacturer rec ... read more

Wheel alignment is the process of ensuring a vehicle's tires are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. You should get your wheels aligned if you feel your car pulling off to one side when driving. Driving a car with bad wheel alignment can affect your car negatively, including in the following ways: Uneven Tire Wear One of the most common effects of driving a car with bad wheel alignment is uneven wire tear. The tires at a particular angle will experience more wear and tear than the tires at another angle. Nothing is more frustrating to car owners than replacing a tire because of a single bald spot. Some tires will have the inner or outer treads wear out more than vice-versa. Improper tread wire means less grip on the road. Therefore, align your car's wheels for even tire wear. Steering Issues Wheel misalignment will cause the car to pull off to one side, which can cause significant steering problems, especially in terrible weather conditions. You will ... read more

BMW, the Ultimate Driving Machine, truly is a marvel of German engineering. But like all vehicles, it requires regular service and maintenance. At Toole’s Garage Stockton we offer complete BMW maintenance and repairs. Whether your 328i needs new brake pads, or your BMW M3 has the check engine light on, our nationally ASE certified technicians will find to cause and get your vehicle repaired – so it can again live up to its slogan – the Ultimate Driving Machine. At Toole’s Garage Stockton, a family owned and operated auto care facility, we use state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools, and combine our extensive experience with latest repair database information, so that we can fix your car right the first time. We offer OE quality parts, and thus can offer an industry leading 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty on all repairs performed at our Downtown Stockton auto repair facility. For your convenience we offer free local shuttle, inviting waiting area, c ... read more

When it’s time to pamper your MINI a bit, call Toole’s Garage Stockton. We offer comprehensive Mini Cooper maintenance services and repairs. Whether your Mini Cooper S needs new spark plugs, or Mini Clubman requires clutch replacement, our nationally ASE certified technicians will take care of your Mini as if it were our own. Toole’s Garage Stockton is a family owned and operated auto care facility in Downtown Stockton, CA. We offer complete MINI Cooper care, from oil service to check engine light diagnostics, to transmission issues, to major engine repairs. Our highly skilled technicians will use cutting-edge digital tools to diagnose and repair your vehicle. With all services and repairs we also offer free digital vehicle inspection, so you are up-to-date on the condition of your Mini. At Toole’s Garage we use OE quality parts, have access to the latest technical information, and can offer your Mini quality services and repairs. We back our work with industr ... read more

If you notice the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light lit up on your dashboard, it likely means that one or more of your tires is under-inflated. Your TPMS will alert lower tire pressure conditions before the problem escalates so that you can avoid a slow, flat tire or even a full-blown tire blowout. No driver wants to be stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, embarrassing as it can be. That's why it's important to know what the TPMS light on your dashboard means and what you should do when it comes on. The TPMS light is generally shaped like an exclamation point inside of a U-shaped tire, with an arrow pointing counter-clockwise. If you see this light, the TPMS is telling you that at least one of your tires has an air pressure that is below the 'target pressure' set in the TPMS software. The primary cause of a low tire pressure condition is typically a slow leak in the tire, which might require an immediate tire pressure check. The most effective w ... read more

Searching for "mechanic near me" in Stockton will yield a variety of auto repair shops, but how to decide which one to select? We thought about it ourselves, and here is a list of a few indicators – if the “mechanic near me” you found fits these criteria, there is a good chance you found an auto repair garage that will serve you well. Here are a few indicators to look for: First thing is to check their Yelp and Google ratings and reviews. Both what the reviewers say, as well as the responses from the shop. Does the auto repair shop work on the brands you own? Some shops specialize in a narrow range of vehicles, for example German only, or only Japanese vehicles. Do they employ mechanics that are ASE certified? Does the shop offer Digital Vehicle Inspections? Digital vehicle inspections are a hint that the shop has well defined processes, and offers transparency and plenty of information for their clients. Does the shop’s website mention digital ... read more

At Toole’s Garage Stockton we can provide your Volkswagen with everything it needs to serve you reliably for years – from oil change, to brake repair, a/c recharge, electrical system issues, check engine light diagnostics, transmission problems, to major engine repairs. When your automobile is brought to our Stockton auto care facility, whether for service or repairs, it will also undergo a complimentary digital vehicle inspection, and we will send you an electronic copy of the results, so you can have current picture of the overall condition of your vehicle. All work performed at Toole’s Garage Stockton carries 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty, and we use Original Equipment quality parts. Friendly service advisors are happy to answer any questions you may have about our repair process, state of your vehicle, or anything else that concerns you about your automobile. Whether you drive the ever popular Jetta or a Volkswagen Atlas, our technicians, certified ... read more

Your car, truck, or SUV can emit smells for various reasons. Some of them may pass, and you might not ever catch them again, while some other odors can linger. One problematic scent we will discuss today is the rotten eggs stench. If you smell a rotten egg or sulfur-like smell coming from your car, it can indicate several problems, ranging from minor to severe. Here are some possible reasons why your vehicle may have a foul egg smell: Faulty catalytic converter: The catalytic converter converts harmful gases into harmless ones before they leave your car's exhaust system. It can cause a rotten egg smell if it fails, as the catalyst doesn't correctly alter the exhaust fumes. Overheating engine: An overheating engine can also produce a sulfur smell, which can be a sign of a coolant leak. Most commonly, we find that coolant will leak into the engine's combustion chamber to produce the scent. Broken fuel pressure regulator: A fractured fuel pressure regulator can lead to exc ... read more

Toole’s Garage in Stockton is a family owned and operated independent auto care facility that can provide your Toyota with full range of services and repairs, including ignition coil replacement. Ignition coils play vital role in your vehicle’s life – they transform low voltage electricity into high voltage electricity that’s required for the spark plugs to generate the sparks that ignite air-fuel mixture in the cylinders. When ignition coils start failing, spark plugs do not get the high voltage electricity they require, and your Toyota will likely suffer engine misfires, and the onboard computer will illuminate the check engine light. Fortunately ignition coil replacement is not a complex repair, and parts are readily available, so our nationally ASE certified technicians can usually perform diagnostics and repairs in a single day. You can drop off your vehicle in the morning, and pick it up in the afternoon fixed and ready to serve you well. All repairs per ... read more