Stockton Auto Repair

While you are in the shop, replacing the brake pads for the hundredth time, the question arises: do the calipers need to be changed? If you want the answer to this and a few more questions, make sure to join us in today's article - here is everything you need to know about brake calipers. Understanding Brake Calipers Every time you press the brake pedal, the brake calipers spring into action. Nestled around the brake pads, they clamp down on the brake rotors, generating the friction necessary to bring your ride to a smooth stop. However, like all components, brake calipers succumb to wear and tear over time, potentially compromising their efficiency. Signs Your Brake Calipers Might Need AttentionSquealing or Grinding Noises Ever heard your brakes protest with an uncharacteristic squeal or grind? Those could be the telltale signs of worn-out brake calipers. Ignoring these auditory warnings might lead to more significant issues ... read more

If you live in French Camp you have an option to hop on the freeway going North, and in 10 min you will have access to the premier auto repair shop in the area – Toole’s Garage Stockton. At Toole’s Garage we offer comprehensive automotive care for residents of French Camp – from oil changes, to brake service, check engine light diagnostics, suspension repair, auto a/c repair, transmission work, as well as major engine repairs, including head gasket replacement – and we have the breadth and depth of experience to work on all makes and models – domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European vehicles. We work on diesel engines, and box trucks, as well as hybrid vehicles. We can also provide your vehicles with alignment service and with new tires, including Tesla OE tires: Michelin and Continental.. When you bring your vehicle to Toole’s Garage in downtown Stockton, you will find a clean, modern auto care facility, and will be greeted by friendly servi ... read more

If you own a Gen 3 Prius, head gasket replacement may be in the cards. That’s because Gen 3s are prone to head gasket failures. Fortunately, at Toole’s Garage Stockton we are hybrid specialists, so we can take great care of your Prius, and should it turn out that it needs head gasket replacement, our nationally ASE certified technicians have the skill, state-of-the-art digital tools, and experience to make your Prius healthy again. At Toole’s Garage in Stockton we offer comprehensive Prius services and repairs. Head gasket replacement is only one of, literally, hundreds of Prius services and repairs we perform. Since Prius head gasket replacement is a major repair, we will diagnose your vehicle to make sure that head gasket replacement is what it truly needs.  Our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), will get to the root cause of the problem, before we ask you to authorize any repairs. Typical symptoms of a ... read more