San Carlos & Valley Springs Auto Repair

With the Fall upon us, the rains are coming soon. At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos and Valley Springs we recommend tire inspection before the wet weather arrives. Tires are vital to your driving safety. With wet roads and less daylight, you want to make sure your vehicle’s tires are in good condition. At a minimum, we recommend following checks:  • Tire air pressure check (if your vehicle has tire pressure monitoring system – most vehicles do – it will alert you with this icon     if tire air pressure drops) • Inspect all tires for irregular wear patterns which could mean alignment problems • Check for any visible tire problems – if your vehicle has bald tires, tire rot, cords/wire showing - it’s time for new tires • Check tires for punctures, nails, or cuts • Check tread depth  You can do these checks at home, but if you prefer to have professionals do the inspection, call our San Carlos o ... read more

We are big fans of Volkswagen vehicles - if you own a Volkswagen GTI, Passat, or a Jetta, our nationally ASE certified technicians will also make sure that your Volkswagen is at the top of its game. Finely crafted though it is, your Volkswagen requires regular maintenance as well as occasional repairs. We highly recommend following manufacturer maintenance schedule, as well as regular oil changes. When we perform an oil change, it not only extends engine life, but also gives us an opportunity to spot any impending problems. We will send  you an electronic copy of anything we find, including pictures if applicable. When it comes to Volkswagen service and repair in Valley Springs, we have everything you maybe looking for in a "mechanic near me"  - nationally ASE certified technicians, cutting edge digital tools to diagnose  your Volkswagen, and friendly customer service, as well as: ⦁    Local shuttle for your convenience ⦁    Clean ... read more

Tune up used to be a ritual for most motorists. These days most cars are self-tuning, in many ways. Onboard sensors monitor various parameters and send the information to the computer which can adjust air intake, can vary the richness of air-fuel mixture, and based on that information, can calculate volume of exhaust, and thus monitor if various subsystems are working correctly. Yet, for all that computing power, there are still plenty of subsystems that need a human to verify that everything is ok. Belts and hoses need a professional to ascertain if they need to be replaced. Tire condition, tread depth, uneven wear, suspension, including shocks/struts, wheel alignment - these are crucial for fall and winter driving, yet they require an experienced professional and alignment equipment to verify that they are in good working order. That's why at Toole's Garage San Carlos we highly recommend Autumn tune-up, a thorough service and inspection, before the rains come.  In addit ... read more

At Toole's Garage in Valley Springs we offer comprehensive Dodge maintenance and repair service to our neighbors in Valley Springs, Burson, La Contenta, Ranch Calaveras and the surrounding areas. Whether your Dodge Charger needs new brakes, or your Dodge 2500 diesel needs new glow plugs, our nationally ASE certified technicians will make your vehicle roadworthy again. They combine extensive Dodge repair experience with a can-do attitude, and we equip them with state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools. Our Valley Springs facility, located on Highway 12, offers friendly service advisors, local shuttle for your convenience, and a family friendly, clean office. With all services and repair we offer free digital vehicle inspection - results will be emailed or texted to you, so you can have an up-to-date record of your vehicle's overall condition. Our full service auto repair shop offers the ultimate "mechanic near me" experience - friendly staff, technical excellence, abi ... read more

Welcome to Toole's Garage in Valley Springs, your local one-stop Ford service and repair shop. At Toole's Garage we can provide your Ford with complete maintenance services, factory scheduled maintenance, as well as a broad range of Ford repairs - from brake repairs, to oil leak repairs, check engine light diagnostics and repairs, shocks and struts, transmission and engine repairs. Whether you drive a Ford Fiesta, or an F-250 pickup truck, our nationally ASE certified technicians will take great care of your vehicle. When you look for a "mechanic near me" you probably think of a modern auto repair facility that's clean, equipped with the latest digital diagnostic tools, and that can communicate electronically - either through email or text. At Toole's Garage we offer all of these, and more. In addition to traditional phone based communications, as well as our website which offers online appointments, we offer both emails and texting, and we can provide you wi ... read more

It’s hard to believe that MINI Cooper brand is over 50 years old. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we are Mini fans, and our technicians can provide your Mini with comprehensive care – from oil change, to oil leak repair, suspension problems, clutch replacement, electrical issues, to major engine repairs – if  your Mini is ailing, we can bring it back to full health. Our family owned and operated Valley Springs auto care garage offers friendly service, modern, family friendly facility, highly experienced mechanics certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and state-of-the-art digital diagnostic tools to talk to your Mini’s on-board computers. We have access to the latest technical information, as well as OE quality parts so that all work performed on your Mini is done right the first time.  As a matter of fact, we back our work with 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty.  For your convenience we a ... read more

Honda popularity never seems to diminish, as Honda continues to make highly reliable and fuel efficient vehicles. But even the best made vehicle needs regular service and occasional repairs. At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos we offer comprehensive Honda maintenance services and repairs. Our nationally ASE certified technicians have decades of experience working with Honda vehicles, and we equip them with the latest digital diagnostic tools so they can talk to Honda onboard computers. Our family owned San Carlos auto care facility offers complete range of Honda care, from oil changes, to brake pads replacement, check engine light diagnostics and repairs, transmission fluid replacement, shocks and struts and other suspension repairs, Honda electrical system repairs, transmission problems, and engine tune-up and repair, including Honda head gasket replacement. For your convenience we offer local Uber/Lyft, so you can get back home or to the office, while our highly skilled technicia ... read more

Brakes are probably your vehicle’s most important safety equipment, and should be kept in good working condition. That’s why at Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we offer both brake inspections, as well as a full range of brake services and repairs. Our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), have extensive brake repair experience and can repair your vehicle, whether you drive a nimble Toyota Yaris or a Ford F-350. Whether your vehicle requires caliper repair, brake fluid replacement, new brake pads and brake rotors, has brake line issues, or faces brake master cylinder problems, our technicians will find the root cause of the problem and will fix your vehicle so it can server you faithfully and safely in the future. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs brake repair is followed by a test drive, so we can make sure that the brakes function properly under real world driving conditions. Toole’s Garage is the p ... read more

Welcome to Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs. We can be your one-stop Chevrolet service and repair facility. Conveniently located on Highway 12, we offer full range of Chevrolet maintenance services and repairs – whether you drive a nimble Chevrolet Spark, or Chevy Silverado 2500 diesel – yes, we do diesels as well. Family owned and operated, Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs offers friendly customer service combined with technical excellence and can-do attitude – we will get your car fixed right, the first time. When you bring your vehicle to our Valley Springs auto care facility, our friendly service advisors will greet you and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. When we work on your vehicle, friendly customer service is only one of the many benefits you receive. You can also expect clean, modern auto care facility, Original Equipment quality parts, free shuttle for your convenience, as well as a 3 year / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty ... read more

Spark plugs generate the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture which powers your vehicle. Over time they will fail and will need to be replaced. At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos we offer complete Toyota care, including spark plug replacement. Depending on the quality of the spark plug materials, they can last as little as 30,000 miles (copper spark plugs ) to as much as 90,000 miles (iridium spark plugs).  When we select the spark plugs for replacement, we follow Toyota recommendation for your particular model and year of production. When spark plugs start to fail, you may notice engine misfires, and the Toyota onboard computer will illuminate the check engine light. Whenever you see the check engine light “on”, bring your vehicle to Toole’s Garage in San Carlos for an inspection. Our nationally ASE certified technicians will inspect and diagnose your vehicle, and will also perform a free digital vehicle inspection, so you always know the overall conditi ... read more