Silicon Valley Auto Repair

At Quality Tune-Up Auto Care, we want our loyal customers throughout the Bay Area to know that remain open for business during these tough times. We understand the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and how much it has affected the lives of those in our communities. While we are all asked to shelter in place and miminize contact with others, we understand that auto care is an essential need for all. Even with shutdowns, those in healthcare, law enforcement, and other vital industries still need a reliable car to get to work. We know many of our customers are relying on their vehicles to get them to the stores to retrieve necessities, which is another reason why we are open to keep your vehicle running.  In order to protect the safety of our customers and our staff, we are implementing stricter sanitization methods to do our part to prevent the spread of this virus, including: Sanitizing your vehicle upon entry and delivery Using gloves to work on your car Regularly cleaning an ... read more

In our great state of California, vehicle owners are required to have smog testing performed on all standard gas vehicles every two years with the exception of owners of vehicles eight or less model years old. If you own a vehicle that is less than eight model years old, you will pay an annual smog abatement fee for the first eight registration years instead of being required to provide a biennial smog certification. If your vehicle is due for registration renewal and a smog test, it will be indicated on your registration renewal notice. A smog test is essential a test to determine whether or not your vehicle meets state standards for emissions. We want to ensure that our vehicles are not emitted excessive amounts of pollutants to protect our environment.  If you do need a smog test in bay area ca, you can count on Quality Tune-Up Auto Care. If you happen to fail your smog test, there are a number of reasons why this can happen. A failed smog test can stem from an issue within t ... read more

Many of us consider our pets like family, and if you're someone who likes to bring along your furry family members where ever you go, remembering the following car safety tips for traveling with pets can come in handy. You want your pet to have a good time but also want them to stay safe in a vehicle.  Here are some of our car safety tips for traveling with pets:  If you've never brought your pet into the car before, try to start with smaller rides. This will get them more accustomed to the feeling of being in a moving vehicle and you can see how they react to the experience. If it is positive, you can plan on bringing them along more often.  Never leave a pet in a hot car unattended. The inside of your car can literally double in temperature in comparison to the outside and can kill quickly. We recommend never leaving your pet in a car under any circumstance or weather condition, just in case.  Keeping your pet secure can help with an anxious pet or a s ... read more