Stockton Auto Repair

Life can often get the best of us, leaving little room for unexpected detours and delays. As a car owner, the hustle and bustle of daily life can easily overshadow the critical need for timely maintenance and repair appointments. Yet, in the fast-paced world of automotive upkeep, staying ahead is not just a matter of convenience - as you will shortly find out, it's a commitment to the safety and longevity of your cherished vehicle. Ensuring Timely Attention In the whirlwind of everyday responsibilities, it's easy to overlook the subtle warning signs your vehicle may be giving you. Scheduling maintenance and repair appointments in advance ensures that your car receives the timely attention it deserves, allowing skilled professionals to diagnose and address any emerging issues before they snowball into costly and potentially hazardous problems. Staying ahead of the curve not only guar ... read more

Fuel pump is vital to the operation of your vehicle. Without it your vehicle would go nowhere (unless you drive an electric car). Signs of a malfunctioning fuel pump are hard to miss – loss of power, problems accelerating. If it fails altogether, the car simply will not run and fuel pump replacement will become a necessity. Fortunately, taking good care of the fuel pump is pretty simple. All you have to do is to keep the fuel tank at least 1/3 full at all times. That’s it? Yes. ACDelco recommends that you buy gasoline any time the tank shows 1/3rd full or less. Personal safety experts recommend keeping the tank 1/2 full at all times. Why? For personal safety, you want a vehicle that can go a long distance without having to stop for gasoline – hurricanes, floods and earthquakes cause havoc with gasoline supplies, so being able to get out of the impact zone without stopping for gas is crucial. But what does that have to do with the health of the fuel pump? Well, most ... read more

Fall has come, and with it cold nights. Even though we still have warm days, the nights are really cold, and cold is an enemy of a weak car battery. That’s why Toole’s Garage Stockton recommends a battery check before the winter – marginal battery that can function ok during summer is likely to experience difficulties in the fall or winter, and may even leave you stranded at night, at the least opportune time. Toole’s Garage Stockton is a family owned and operated auto care facility that provides comprehensive Honda maintenance services and repairs. We can test your Honda battery and let you know if it’s in good enough shape to survive winter, or if you should consider battery replacement. Should your Honda need more than a battery check, our nationally ASE certified mechanics will use cutting-edge digital tools to diagnose and repair any problems your Honda may exhibit. Should repairs be indicated, we back our work with an industry leading 36 months ... read more

As we entered the fall season, evening chill reminds us that rains will soon be upon us. Last winter was unusually wet, but even a regular winter means that your vehicle needs to be ready for rains and storms. At Toole’s Garage Stockton we recommend having you vehicle checked out well before the winter rains start. Here are a few components that should be looked at: Windshield Wipers We don’t think of them in the summer, while the UV rays damage the wipers. Only when the first storm hits, we face the moment of truth – hopefully they hold up, but it’s best to check them before the rain. Lights As the Fall and Winter days get shorter, it’s important that all lights be in good working order. Check you external light, signal lights, brake light and high beams to make sure that all operate correctly.    Brake Inspection Brakes are one of the most important safety systems on your vehicle. We rec ... read more