Posted on 11/15/2023
Whether you drive a traditional, internal combustion engine vehicle, or one of the new electric cars, tires will wear out, and buying new tires will become a necessity during the life of your vehicle. At Fremont Auto Center we offer a broad range of tires - Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Sumitomo, Falken, Toyo, Yokohama, Nexen – to name just a few. Whether you need passenger car tires, light truck or SUV tires, performance or winter tire – we can provide your vehicle with just the right tire it needs. We offer Tesla tires as well. Given the wide range of choices of types of tires and tire brands, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the number of tire combinations. At Fremont Auto Center our friendly service advisors can simplify the process and provide your vehicle with the tires that match the type of driving, driving conditions, and your driving style. So next time your vehicle needs a tire, or an entire set of tires, call Fremont Auto ... read more
Posted on 10/19/2023
You are not likely to read this in an owner’s manual, but driving “on fumes” can result in a premature death of the fuel pump and need for fuel pump replacement. Women’s Car Care Seminar by AC Delco recommends that you stop for gas any time the tank is less than 1/3rd full. Personal safety experts advise keeping the tank at least 1/2 full at all times, so if there is an emergency, you can travel considerable distance without stopping for gas. If you’ve seen stop-and-go traffic and gas lines in hurricane zones, you know that this is good advice. The technical reason not to drive with a near empty tank is that the fuel pump is cooled by being immersed in the fuel tank – if the fuel is low, then the fuel pump is not cooled to the proper temperature, which accelerates its demise. If the fuel pump has to draw the last of the fuel, it will also ingest moisture and any deposits from the bottom of the tank (gasoline is lighter than water, so moisture and a ... read more
Posted on 9/24/2023
Fall Auto Checkup in Fremont, CA As the weather cools down and the Fall is upon us, it's time to get your vehicle ready for the rainy season. We will likely not have the amount of rain we had last year, but your car will still face inclement weather and it should be ready. Major areas of concern are starting, stopping, and overall safety. So we recommend that you bring your vehicle to our Fremont auto repair shop, and our nationally ASE certified mechanics will check suspension, brakes, tires, and battery to make sure you have reliable transportation when the winter storms arrive. We recommend brake inspection - brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid lines and the brake fluid itself - to make sure the braking system will work reliably under wet weather conditions. Suspension is also vital for overall vehicle control, and it impacts stopping distance. Suspension wears out slowly over time, and often we do not notice the gradual deterioration of vehicle handling. At ... read more
Posted on 11/30/2022
Fremont Auto Care Fremont Auto Center offers comprehensive auto care at our Mowry Avenue facility. We specialize in high end European and Japanese vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Acura and Infiniti. Having said that, we have the depth of experience and state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to work on most vehicles, both foreign and domestic. Our auto care facility in Fremont offers convenience, superior customer service, as well as technical excellence that comes from ongoing training, and simply because we like to work on cars. Our technicians are nationally ASE certified, and can get your vehicle diagnosed and repaired, usually the same day. We back their work with 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty. Whenever you bring your car to us for service or repairs, you will also receive electronic copy of the digital vehicle inspection we perform. We will highlight any items of concern, and include pictures ... read more