Fremont Auto Repair

Fall is the time for a vehicle checkup in Fremont. As temperatures change and rainy days become more common, your vehicle needs to be ready for wet roads, reduced visibility, and cooler mornings. A seasonal inspection can help identify small problems before they turn into costly or inconvenient repairs. We start with the tires: check tread depth, tire pressure, and look for signs of uneven wear. Adequate tread is especially important for maintaining traction on wet Fremont streets. Next, we inspect the brakes. Squealing, grinding, vibrations, or changes in pedal feel can indicate that your braking system needs attention. Brake fluid check and brake pad thickness check are important as well. Your car battery also deserves attention. Cooler temperatures can make starting more difficult, particularly if the battery is older or already showing signs of weakness. Testing the battery and checking the terminals can help pr ... read more

When the world gets cold, car batteries die. It’s just the nature of the beast – in warm weather, even a marginal car battery can hold enough charge to start your car’s engine. But when the cold fronts roll in, weak or old batteries no longer store enough electricity to start the engine. So if your car’s battery is 3 years or older, or if you sensed any hesitation when trying to start your vehicle, make an appointment for a battery check. Our nationally ASE-certified technicians will test the battery and determine if it’s healthy enough last through the winter. At Fremont Auto Center we highly recommend a pre-winter check for your vehicle, and battery is one of the key items on the list. If the battery is weak, it may not have been noticeable during the warm weather, but the last thing you want is to be stranded somewhere in a storm, all because your car’s battery did not hold enough energy to start your car. If a replacement is necessary, we will f ... read more