Fremont Auto Repair

Brake warning light could be activated by a number of conditions. Some are warnings, some will require professional help. Some vehicles do not have separate light for the parking brake, so the brake light could be illuminated to let you know that the parking brake is still on. Naturally, if you released the parking brake, but it looks like the parking brake ( aka emergency brake) is stuck or broken, it’s time to look for a “mechanic near me” and call the professionals. Another reason for the brake light being turned “on” is low level of brake fluid. Topping off the fluid should turn off the light right away. However, this begs the question – what caused the low brake fluid level? Which leads us to yet another reason for the brake light being “on” – brake fluid leak. These can occur in brake lines, brake calipers, drum brake wheel cylinders, and naturally, the master cylinder as well. At Fremont Auto Center we can diagnose and repai ... read more

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

Your BMW is a fine driving machine, but there are times when it needs to slow down and stop - rapidly. That's why Fremont Auto Center offers priority brake repairs. We make it a policy to accept brake repair cases regardless of how busy we are. BMW brakes are a safety item - we will get them repaired even if we have to postpone other jobs. Whether your BMW needs brake pads replacement, brake rotors replacement, new brake calipers, or simply BMW brake fluid change, call our Fremont auto repair shop and we will get your vehicle fixed and back on the road.   BMW Brakes Symptoms To Watch Out For: Brakes feel spongy Squealing or grinding sounds when braking Car pulling to one side when braking Steering wheel vibrations during braking Brake warning light illuminated   Any of the above symptoms should be considered serious enough to get the brakes inspected by a professional mechanic. At Fremont Auto Center we offer comprehensive BMW brake inspections ... read more

No matter what type of car you drive, working brakes are crucial for your safety. That is why Fremont Auto Center will make sure your car’s brakes are in excellent condition. From the regular brake-pad replacement to brake line repair, brake fluid replacement, and rotors or drums replacement, we will make sure your vehicle has reliable brakes. Brakes are used hundreds of times during even short drives - we don’t’ think about it – but they are under a lot of stress, strain, heat and friction. When the brakes need professional attention, there are usually signs – brake pedal going too far, spongy feeling when braking, pulsation or vibration while braking, squealing noises, or grinding noise are all signs that it’s time to bring your vehicle to a professional auto repair shop for brake inspection and repairs. You can click on the link to learn more about brake repair in Fremont, CA.&nb ... read more