by A1performance123 | Dec 23, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
We all know that an auto repair service is going to fix the car perfectly, but we insist on trying to fix it ourselves. While it isn’t as serious as attempting to remove our own appendix, it just causes more aggravation in the long run. Taking the car to the shop ends up being faster and usually less costly. Practice these 12 steps to keep from trying to fix your car yourself.
Auto Repair Service
Step 1: Admit you’re powerless over trying to avoid a qualified auto repair service to fix your car.
Step 2: Come to believe a mechanic greater than ourselves can restore the working ability of our automobile.
Step 3: Make a conscious decision to turn over the broken vehicle to that auto repair service.
Step 4: Do a search and fearless inventory of all miscellaneous auto parts in the garage.
Step 5: Admit to our auto mechanic, ourselves and another recovering pseudo-mechanic the nature of our car repair wrongs.
Step 6: Become entirely ready for the auto repair service to remove this defect of character.
Step 7: Humbly ask your vehicle repair professional to remove all the miscellaneous auto parts from your garage.
Step 8: Make a list of all the vehicles you have harmed with repairs at your own hand.
Step 9: Make direct amends to the currently owned vehicles except in the event when amends will make it worse. Vow to not try to fix it again yourself!
Step 10: Continue to check your garage for auto parts and promptly take them to the auto mechanic when found.
Step 11: Pray to God, or the certified auto mechanic of your choice, that you have the will to never attempt to repair your own vehicle again.
Step 12: Reach out and help other homebased pseudo-mechanics to recover from the expense of fixing a car in their own garage.
Get Help Now
When you need a caring and understanding auto mechanic that is an expert in the field of your car’s make and model, give A1 Performance Auto Repair Service a call. We’re here to help.
by A1performance123 | Dec 9, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
Engine repair is a costly proposition and we’ll do anything to put it off. Here are some signs that your beloved car is going to need an expensive repair. It is probably better that you take it into A1 Performance Auto Repair sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the more damage is done, as a general rule.
Engine Repair
Here are some signs that you need to get your car into A1 Performance Auto Repair to have it looked at.
Blue or White Smoke
Blue smoke coming out of your tailpipe doesn’t mean you have a fabulous genie that is going to grant you three wishes. It is very much the opposite. Blue smoke means that your engine is burning oil. White smoke means that your engine is burning antifreeze with your oil. Either way, get right into the auto shop to have it checked out.
Weird Noises
When you have strange noises coming out from under the hood, have it checked out. Possibly you’ll need only an adjustment and you’ll be fine. Or possibly, it is a belt that needs urgent replacing and it is making some noise. Have all unusual noises checked out promptly. Sometimes they could be urgent inexpensive repairs that will turn very costly later if you don’t have them taken care of fast.
Check Engine Light
This dummy light is a warning that you need to heed right away. All it means is that something is wrong with the engine, but it doesn’t give you a hint as to what. Maybe it is minor and maybe it is about to seize up. Take it to A1 Performance Auto Repair right away.
Keep Your Car Operating Beautifully
Your car is something you depend on, so you need to take good care of it. Stop by A1 Performance Auto Repair the next time you need service, long before you need a major repair like an engine repair.
by A1performance123 | Nov 25, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
You will see that we proudly display the Diamond Certified logo, but you might be wondering what is behind the symbol. When a company is awarded the Diamond Certification, it means that the company is in the top 10% of consumer rated companies in the Sunnyvale area. We proudly display the Diamond Certified logo in our business and our website.
Diamond Certified
To become Diamond Certified is a rigorous process. This isn’t just sending your customers to vote for you on a website. The American Ratings Corporation will call approximately 400 of the business’s real customers and ask them a series of questions about their satisfaction with that company.
In addition to surveying customers, American Ratings Corporation will also check to make sure the business has all the required insurance policies and state required certifications. The business must also prove that they have good business practices, offer mediation, offer the Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee and stand by their work. If the business passes all of these areas at 90% or higher, then they will be awarded the title of Diamond Certified.
The process is not over with earning Diamond Certified status, however. American Ratings Corporation will continue to check on the company to make sure it still qualifies for this esteemed status.
A1 Performance Auto Repair
A1 Performance Auto Repair is a Diamond Certified business since November, 2004. We would take great care of our customers regardless of certification. But, the certification lets you know that an independent agency has done the homework to thoroughly check us out. You can be confident that when you use us to repair and maintain your vehicle then you will receive the best possible customer care and workmanship.
by A1performance123 | Nov 18, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
A Salvage Title is what your car title turns into after the insurance company declares the car a total loss from damage. They pay you the value of the car and the car is now titled only for the junk yard, or salvage.
What Is a Salvage Title?
There is a lucrative business in purchasing cars with titles that have been declared salvage. But, aside from that, you might want to keep your car and fix it up over time. You can reregister this car after doing certain things to bring it back up to road worthy and changing the salvage title.
How to Reregister a Salvage Title
There are many things you need to do in order to reregister to turn that salvage title back into a regular car title. You will likely need some help from the California DMV, but here is the quick list and the place to start.
What You Need to Register That Title
- Application for Title, Form REG 343
- REG 31 Form and CHP Inspection CHP 97C
- Sales Receipt or Proof You Own the Car
- Brake and Light Safety Inspection Certificate
- Title Application Fee
Smog Certification in California
When you have a Salvage title on your car and you’re reregistering it then you might or might not need to have a smog certification. Obviously, if the car isn’t running then you can’t get a smog certificate for it. See form Statement of Facts REG 256.
Recovering Your Car Title
Once all your questions have been answered on what is a salvage title and you’re ready to turn it back into a regular car title, the real work begins. There are many forms and hassles you need to get through, but if you really want to keep that car then it’s worth it. Here is more information on Reregistering Salvage Titles at the California DMV.
by A1performance123 | Nov 4, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
“Fix my car!” you want to yell at the check-in guy at the car care center. You went in with a car problem and while you’re captured there, they start with trying to up-sell you unnecessary plans and upgrades. All you want is your car repaired. Sound familiar?
Fix My Car
It used to be that you’d go to your mechanic at the car care center to have your oil changed or have it repaired. Now with the onslaught of automobile care being controlled by franchises, you are held hostage there while they give you the pitch, usually the long version. They want to get every possible dollar from you before you leave. It is annoying, but what choice do you have?
Well, you have a choice. You can go to a real car care center and not have to yell for the guy to, “Just fix my car!” A real auto mechanic has his or her hands full just getting through the repairs of the day and doesn’t have time to manipulate customers into signing up for unneeded and unwanted upgrades. They just want to diagnose your car problem, explain it to you so that you know what is going on and fix your car.
Car Care Center
If you’re tired of being badgered into signing up for things you don’t want or unnecessary repairs, stop by A1 Performance Auto Repair the next time you need an oil change, tune up or an auto repair. We tell you what is wrong with your car, how it needs to be repaired and how it likely happened so that you can avoid having to fix your car again. “Fix my car,” is something you’ll need to tell the other guys, not A1 Performance Auto Repair. We already know why you’re there and we’ll get the job done right the first time.
by A1performance123 | Oct 21, 2015 | Auto Mechanic
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 gamble, you just might get a hell of a deal.
Auto Mechanic Buying Secrets
First of all, an auto mechanic might have a car they just repaired that the owner abandoned. In this situation, the mechanic is allowed to put a lean on the car and obtain the title. They then sell the car to get their repair bill paid. Ask local mechanics if they have such a situation. The mechanic will likely know all about the condition of the car, so you might get a real deal and also know the condition of the car.
Another place to get a great car cheap is at the auto dealers’ auction. There is one in Fremont, CA, called the IAA. Only dealers are allowed to purchase and sell in this auction. If you have a friend that is a dealer, ask to go along on his/her next buying trip. The risk of buying here is high, because you’ll have no time to thoroughly check the car before buying it.
Another place to look for good deals on cars is at the Title Loan companies around town. When they are not repaid the loan the issued, they will repossess the borrower’s car and then sell it. An auto mechanic knows this is also a risky place to buy. If they were taking out title loans then chances are they did not have the money to properly care for their car. But, sometimes a deal can be found here.
Buying a Car
Always have an auto mechanic check out a car you’re thinking of purchasing, if at all possible. But, of course, the best deals will be in the auction situation. If you can afford to gamble, you just might score an great car.
