Silicon Valley Auto Repair

We all know that car care is the last thing on most people's minds right now. A lot of people aren't driving their vehicles due to Stay At Home or other social distancing orders. So the question is: Should I put off my car maintenance? According to industry experts, you may be doing more damage than good. Letting your car sit idle can cause many problems. Rich White, executive director at the non-profit Car Care Council says, "Just as it is recommended that people stay active during this time of social distancing, your car should get some activity as well. If your vehicle sits too long, the battery could die, the tires can develop flat spots and the engine oil may start to deteriorate."  White recommends to take short solo drives once a week and doing other car care to help keep your vehicle running efficiently and safely.  If your vehicle is going to sit for a long period of time, you should moni ... read more

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