The best towing service is A1 Performance Auto Repair in Sunnyvale, CA. They are the best because they are free! Yay! See the information on this free towing service below.
Best Towing Service
To use the best towing service in Sunnyvale, just call 408-530-0089. A1 Performance Auto Repair will tow your car or truck into the shop for free, providing you are within 3 miles of the shop. If you are farther away, we’ll still tow you in, but we will have to charge a fee for that service.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
A1 Performance Auto Repair handles all makes and models of cars, both gasoline and diesel. We do your vehicle’s regular maintenance and can handle all types of repairs, from replacing tires to major engine overhaul.
We want to make sure you have the easiest possible experience when your car needs repair. We will shuttle you to and from your nearby office or home when you need to leave your car for the day or overnight. We make your convenience a priority.
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Transmission repair can be a costly repair, so if you’re shopping for a used car it should be something to look for. It usually isn’t worth the expense and hassle at any price, so it is best to avoid a car that needs one. So, when you’re test driving, here are some things that will indicate a possible transmission problem.
Transmission Repair
There are a lot of signs a car might need a transmission repair. Some of these signs can also indicate other issues, also, so it isn’t always a sure thing. But you will need to check it out before buying the car.
Burning Smell
If you notice a light to severe burning smell then it could be the transmission fluid burning. That fluid should smell a little tart or sweet when it is OK. If it is burning then it could get serious very quickly. Likely it’ll need a complete rebuild.
Red Leak
Transmission fluid is a red color. If you look under the car and there are drops or puddles of red fluid, that is likely transmission fluid. You should check the car’s transmission fluid before buying whether you see a leak or not. It should always be full. If it is low then there is a leak. Numerous issues can cause a leak.
Delayed Engagement
If the car has a delay shifting into gear, this is a transmission problem usually. So, if the car is revving and you’re not going anywhere, there is a transmission problem.
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We hope you find the car you’ve always wanted to have. We are here to check the car over for a small fee, if you want the best expert opinion on the car’s mechanical condition. Happy shopping!
The best place for tire alignment is a store that sells tires. They have the state if the art equipment to align your wheels and get that tread wearing evenly again. You’ll likely have a smoother ride, too.
Find the Best Place for Tire Alignment
The best place for tire alignment will be found by doing an Internet search for “wheel alignment” or “suspension repair,” but A1 Performance Auto Repair does them. A lot of people call it tire alignment, but it doesn’t have anything to do with tires. The machine will restore the suspension to what it should be and the wheels will be aligned.
How to Know You Need a Wheel Alignment
When your wheels squeal when you turn the car, that’s a pretty good sign your wheels are out of alignment. Also, there will be uneven wear on your tires and your car will have a strong pull to the right or left all the time.
Is Alignment a Maintenance Thing?
No, a wheel alignment is a repair, not a regular maintenance. This is something you do when you have your tires replaced and are told the tire wear was unusual. The mechanic will see that you’re having suspension problems by the look of the tire wear. He’ll suggest you have an alignment – either just a two wheel alignment or all four.
Sometimes, old worn out shocks or struts will cause problems that you’ll think it an issue with the alignment. But, once you invest in some new ones your shaky wheel and bouncing around after bumps in the road will be solved.
Where to Have This Repair
The best place for wheel alignment is A1 Performance Auto Repair. They will have all the equipment on hand to repair the suspension on your vehicle. They also sell shocks and struts.
One of the things that is usually not taught in Driver’s Ed is how to connect a car battery. It is a simple procedure, so it is quite easy to learn. Although, the easiest way is to purchase the battery at a big chain auto part stores and ask them to install it for you. They’ll usually do that for free. But, if you are up to getting your hands a little dirty, here is how it is done.
How to Connect a Car Battery
You will need a combination wrench or battery pliers to replace your battery. It is best if you do not use a screw driver to pry it off, because you’re likely to break the battery post.
Make sure your car is in park, ignition is off and open the hood.
Use your wrench to loosen the nut on the black battery terminal and wiggle it a little as you pull it off.
Do the same for the red battery terminal.
Remove the battery from the clamp that holds it down.
Grab the battery from the bottom and pull it out.
Clean up the battery tray and terminals with a baking soda and water paste. Wipe clean.
Place your new battery in the tray.
Secure the battery with the clamp.
Attach the red battery cable and tighten the nut that holds it on.
Attach the black battery cable and tighten the nut.
Make sure everything is tightened and secure. Try to move the battery to make sure it is secure in the clamp.
Close the hood and make sure it starts easily.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
If you’d like to stay clean and make sure you have the right battery and it’s properly installed, we’ll be happy to handle this dirty task for you at A1 Performance Auto Repair.
When you notice a car hose is ready to blow or it already has, it is usually easy to fix it yourself. There are good places buy one and there are better places to buy one.
Car Hose
When it is time to replace a car hose you can pick up a new one at the local auto parts store. Most cities have an O’Reilly Auto or AutoZone nearby your home, or where your car has broken down. They tend to be very helpful in the auto parts store. They’ll look up the make and model of your car in their gigantic parts bible and pick out the exact hose you need for your car.
The least expensive way to replace a hose is to do it yourself. Oddly enough, it can cost hundreds of dollars to replace radiator hoses. It will probably cost you less than $100. However, there is nothing like a real mechanic doing the work. If you have never replaced a hose before then you might or might not do it correctly, so it is worth the money to have your mechanic make the repair. Or at least have your mechanic check your work as soon as possible.
Here is a video that shows you exactly how to make the repair. However, if you are sitting on the side of the road with a blown hose right now, just call the A1 Performance Auto to tow you in for free (within 3 miles of the shop) and do the repair for you. If you’re home and want to take this on yourself, here is a video.
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If you replace the car hose by yourself and you’ve never done one before, have us check it out the next time you come in for an oil change. We’ll double check your installation.
Even if you learned how to hook up jumper cables when you were in Driver’s Education, you probably haven’t a clue as to how to do it right now. If you don’t use it then you lose it. So, here is a little primer to help you out if you are sitting in a car with a dead battery right now.
How to Hook Up Jumper Cables
First! If your car is trying to start then the battery is not dead. Jumping the car won’t change what’s going on. Your issue is going to need some expertise by someone who really knows cars. If your car does nothing when you turn the key then here is some info on how to hook up jumper cables to get your car started.
Put your friend’s car in front of yours with both front bumpers facing each other, leaving a little room for you to walk through. It is easier to do it this way than it is side by side, if you have the room.
Make sure both cars are shut off. Make sure you never let a jumper cable clamp touch another one.
Take the red jumper clamp and connect it to the positive battery post on the dead battery. The battery post has this + on it.
Connect the other red jumper clamp to the positive battery post to the good battery. It has the + on it.
Put the black jumper clamp on the good battery’s negative battery post. The battery post has the – on it.
Take the other black jumper clamp to the dead battery’s car and clamp it on a spot on the engine block or something metal under the hood that is not painted and is clean.
Start the car with the good battery and let it run for 3 minutes. Then start the dead battery car. It should start right up!
To take off the jumper cables, follow the instructions above in the reverse order.
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