Carlsbad Auto Repair

Communication with our Service Consultants is the Key to Great Auto Repair Service at Carlsbad Auto Service How well is your communication with your Carlsbad Auto Service “auto repair” Consultant? Carlsbad Auto Service suggests that you always keep detailed records of your vehicle’s repairs. In this article you can learn about the importance of clear communication with the Service Consultant at Carlsbad Auto Service. If your car has a problem, you may hold the key to unlocking the solution. After all, you know your car better than anyone, and will be first to notice if its performance changes. The more information you can share with the service consultant and technician about what you are experiencing, the better prepared they will be to identify the problem in a timely and cost effective manner. To prevent forgetting anything, it can be helpful to put your observations in writing before you head to the shop. Once there, be honest and pr ... read more

Carlsbad Auto Service helps get your vehicle ready for Summer! Summertime calls most of us out on the roads, and with summer’s heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic, it will take their toll on your vehicle. Before you find yourself traveling and vacationing out and about and enjoying the season, think about your vehicle and some seasonal maintenance. There are a number of things you can do to prepare your car for a safe and steadfast summer of driving. Beat the Heat Your car’s cooling system is critical to your summer driving, with the primary job of keeping your engine cool. Your cooling system strives for a constant 200 degrees Fahrenheit to protect your engine against corrosion, provide more efficient fuel combustion, and maintain proper oil viscosity. However, in hot weather, your coolant could reach as high as 250 degrees, and your car could overheat. At Carlsbad Auto Service we know your cooling system needs extra attentio ... read more

Carlsbad Auto Service is a full-service repair shop that includes smog check, smog failure repairs, and drive-ability problems. We are a Star Certified Test and Repair station. State law requires that a percentage of vehicles have their Smog Check Inspections performed at a STAR station. If your DMV renewal notice states your vehicle requires a Smog Check at a STAR station, you must take your vehicle to a STAR station for an inspection. STAR stations must meet specified performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests, while others are licensed to perform both tests and repairs. The station is required to post a sign on the services it performs. Carlsbad Auto Service provides a Smog Check Service that is an important part of California’s efforts to improve the air we breathe. Our Smog Check inspections are designed to identify vehicles with excess emissions so they can be ... read more

What You Need to Know About “Fuel Injection/Induction Service” Fuel injection is the spraying of fuel under pressure into the engine’s airstream or cylinders. It differs from carburetion in that carburetors keep the fuel supply at basically very low pressure and rely on the pressure drop in the venturi (carburetor) to draw the fuel in, as opposed to injection which sprays it in under various pressures. Your induction system is basically the airflow system into the cylinders that includes the control element of your throttle plate along with entryways for exhaust gas from the EGR system and vapors from the crankcase via the PCV system. What Carlsbad Auto Service Can Do For You! An injection and induction system cleaning at Carlsbad Auto Service consists of a cleaning of the fuel injectors and of the carbon deposit build up on the engine valves and throttle plate area. This ensures your engine will receive improved fuel flow into the comb ... read more

It is extremely important to be sure your brakes are working properly since it is one of the most critical parts in your car. Regular brakes services not only is a good idea but will help ease your mind knowing that you will stop properly and safely every time. If you’re not sure whether or not you need your breaks serviced here are some things to pay attention to: When you try to stop your car do you continue to move slightly forward? You may need new linings on your breaks or a simple adjustment. Does your car slightly veer to one side of the road when driving forward? You may have a fluid leak or a stuck caliper. Does your brake pedal feel like its pulsating when your press it? Your brakes may be overheated. Do you feel shaking or vibration in your steering wheel while pressing the brake pedal? You may need your front discs machined or replaced. When you step on your brakes do you hear a squea ... read more