Oceanside Auto Repair

Many of us take our family’s safety and the safety of others for granted by driving around in vehicles that require brake repairs. Even those people that consider themselves as highly responsible people, err in this area. We wait until it is too late and regret for life after the undesirable thing happens in our life. Imagine losing your loved ones, your wife or children or even getting yourself crippled just because you ignored regular vehicle maintenance that would have saved you from the unnecessary pain and suffering. Most of the lethal accidents that happen today could be avoided easily with just a bit of timely attention to our vehicles. One of the areas that you must never ignore or skip when it comes to your road safety is your vehicle’s brake. You should schedule a brake repair inspection as soon as you notice any signs of brake problems. It is best to have your brake repair service provider identified well in advance so that you can approach them as soon as your vehicle ... read more

Beginning January 2010, state law requires certain diesel powered vehicles to be included in the Smog Check Program. This includes all model year 1998 and newer diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 14,000 pounds and less. The diesel vehicle Smog Check consists of an on-board diagnostic test, a visual inspection of the emissions components and a visible smoke test. If your vehicle fails the Smog Check, you may qualify for financial assistance of up to $500 toward emissions-related repairs, or you may be eligible to receive $1,000 to retire your vehicle