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The Benefits of Wheel Alignment and When to Get It Done
Welcome to All Around Auto Repair! We're here to talk about a crucial aspect of vehicle maintenance that often goes overlooked - wheel alignment. While it may seem like a minor concern, proper wheel alignment can have a significant impact on your vehicle's...
Winter Driving Tips for Safety: Navigating Icy Roads with Confidence
As winter wraps its icy fingers around the world, the familiar landscape transforms into a winter wonderland. While the season brings a magical ambiance, it also presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to driving on icy roads. Navigating through snow and...
Winter Woes: 10 Things to Avoid Doing to Your Car in Cold Weather
As winter settles in, transforming the world into a frosty wonderland, our vehicles face a unique set of challenges. Cold temperatures, icy roads, and snowfall can all take a toll on your car if you're not careful. To ensure your vehicle remains reliable and...
Preparing Your Car for Winter
Is your car ready for bad weather? Rain, falling leaves, and dropping temperatures are all things we’re experiencing now in Sonoma County. It’s time to check your windshield wipers, headlights, tires, brakes, and coolant. So, in this article, we’re talking about bad...
Car Maintenance Tips: Oil and Filter Change
This blog on Oil and Filter Changes was updated in February of 2024 Let's dive into the heart of car care - the vital ritual of changing your oil and filters. Imagine your engine as a bustling city, where every moving part plays a crucial role in keeping the journey...
Car Repair: Reasons Your Check Engine Light Comes On
Does your stomach drop every time that your check engine light illuminates on your dashboard? If that makes your heart skip a beat to even contemplate, then you're definitely not alone. A lot of the worry comes from the fact that your check engine light covers so many...
Time to Get Serious: These Symptoms Demand Auto Service!
The average driver in the United States is putting about 13,000 miles on their vehicle every single year. That puts a lot of wear and tear on vehicles, but it also means that you're probably pretty good at spotting problems. Here's the thing - while the average driver...
Three Unignorable Reasons to See Car Mechanics ASAP
By now you probably already know that preventive vehicle maintenance performed by ASE-certified car mechanics inevitably winds up saving you money and extending the life of your vehicle. Save Money Today and Tomorrow! Sticking to the maintenance schedule outlined in...
Car Shops Near Me: Four Most Popular Kinds of Auto Maintenance
Going to an auto shop that has everything under one roof is a real luxury. Imagine if you had to go to ten different auto shops...one for brakes, one for engine work...you get the idea! Car shops near me like All Around Auto Repair can handle all kinds of vehicle...
Punch Your Ticket to Better Performance with Auto Service
You might really want to think twice about waving off that oil change at your next auto service. Guess why? Because an oil change is a form of auto maintenance that can cost as little as, literally, a hundred times less than engine replacement! Synthetic oils only...
4 Great Reasons Not to Put Off Wheel Alignment Any Longer
This blog about Wheel Alignment was updated in February of 2024 Be honest – how often do you think about wheel alignment? Probably about as much as you think about the Orioles winning the World Series this year – not very much. Certified Mechanics Have the...
Hit the Brakes for Your Bi-annual Brake Inspection
A good practice to fall into is getting a brake inspection every six months. Ideally, you'd get your brakes inspected during a tire rotation, and you should get your brake fluid changed out about every year or two. What about more exigent situations, though? The...