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What Is a Salvage Title and How to Reregister Car
So, the insurance company totaled the car and paid you its value, now what? What is a Salvage Title and how to you reregister the car in California?
Complete Auto Care for Foreign Autos
You would never dream of handing the keys to your Jaguar XK-E to a pimply-faced kid at a restaurant valet or using a cut rate, franchise oil change shop. Stop by A1 Performance to meet our certified mechanics who will care for your car.
Just Fix My Car! Unnecessary Car Repair Upgrades
Upgrades and up-sells are a feature of the franchise auto care centers. When you use a real auto repair shop like A1 Performance Auto Repair, you’ll get a real mechanic that will fix your car right the first time and without all that upselling.
Ask Repair Shop about Car Battery Maintenance
Did you know that you should do car battery maintenance? Here are a few things that you should look for, or your repair shop should do, when you periodically check your battery.
Auto Mechanic Advice on Where to Buy Car Cheap
There are several ways to get a great car for very little money, but auto mechanics warn that sometimes these methods come with a risk. You might get stuck with a lemon and there is no returning it. So, take care in buying and if you can afford a little bit of a...
German Auto Mechanic’s Fun Facts About VW
A German auto mechanic knows German cars. Here are some fun facts about the Volkswagen Company. You might not know these surprising facts about the maker of the famous Beetle. German Auto Mechanic Talks VW Volkswagen means “The People’s Car,” but it was originally...
Auto Mechanic Pricing – How to Know If It Is Fair
So, one auto mechanic pricing is $70 per labor hour and another is $100. How do you know which is a fair price and which is an overcharge? Here are some things to look for. Auto Mechanic Pricing Auto mechanic pricing is based on the labor hour and is called the labor...
Auto Repair Myths and Facts
What you might have learned when you learned how to drive might now be just a myth. Sure, it was true at the time, but technology changed and now that fact is myth. Here are a few facts turned myth.
Car Repair Lemon Laws for California
The state of California has a Lemon Law. Here is some information that will help you know if your car qualifies for the Lemon Law.
Mobile Auto Repair in Sunnyvale
Mobile auto repair can be very convenient, but the service usually cannot handle much in the way of repair. Usually, your auto will need to be taken into the shop where the tools are that can fix it properly. A1 Performance Auto Repair will come to you if you are...
Auto Mechanic Facts on the Flooded Car
Auto Mechanic Facts: Flooded cars have flooded the market place. With more and more hurricanes and floods going on, cars that have been in a flood sometimes end up for sale. Here are some things to look for to avoid becoming a sucker. Auto Mechanic Facts on Cars That...
Car Repair Estimate and What You Need to Know
In California there are a lot of laws in place that protect the consumer when they get a car repair estimate. You need to know your rights.
German Auto Mechanic on Duty
Whether it is a diesel or gasoline engine, German made or other European vehicle, A1 Performance Auto Repair has a mechanic on duty that will be able to accurately diagnose and repair your vehicle.
Car Repair vs Just Need to Check Something
Here are a few of those dashboard icons that will light up on your dashboard and what they mean when they do. Sometimes you can stop and check it out when convenient and sometimes you need an immediate car repair.
Car Maintenance You Need to Do In Autumn
Car maintenance is a bit of a mystery to some. There is more involved with it than changing the oil. There are certain things that really should be done when winter is coming on. Northern California is mild in the winter, but it does still have a winter. Be prepared...
Use Auto Mechanic Reviews to Find a Great Mechanic
We already know that all auto mechanics are not created equal. But what about reviews online? Do they do any good in finding the good ones?
Put Off Brake Repair with These Simple Tips
If you have ever put off getting your brakes repaired then you know the pain and suffering of getting a huge brake repair bill. Here are some tips to save money on a brake job.
How to Find a Good Auto Mechanic
How to find a good auto mechanic in the Silicon Valley is easier that you might think. When you’re new in town or you have your first car, you need to find a good mechanic. Sure, you’ve probably heard the horror stories about how a mechanic will take advantage of...
