San Carlos & Valley Springs Auto Repair

Are you experiencing problems like rough idling, difficulty starting, or the dreaded "Check Engine" light? It might be time to check your vehicle and inspect its purge valve. This small but crucial component helps ensure that your engine runs smoothly and efficiently. At Toole's Garage in Valley Spring we specialize in diagnosing and fixing "check engine light” problems, including replacing faulty purge valves. Toole’s Garage offers comprehensive Valley Springs auto repair – whether you drive a gasoline powered vehicle, hybrid, or a diesel – our nationally ASE certified technicians can diagnose and repair any problems that you domestic, Asian or European vehicle might exhibit, including purge valve replacement. What does a purge valve do? The purge valve is an essential part of your vehicle's evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system. Its primary function is to regulate the flow of fuel vapors from the charcoal canister to the engine ... read more

Honda vehicles provide long term value, reliability and efficiency. To keep you Honda in top shape, bring it to Toole’s Garage in San Carlos. We offer convenient appointments, free digital vehicle inspection with service or repairs, and cutting-edge technology used by nationally ASE certified mechanics to ensure that your Honda serves you well for many years. Whether it’s a performance problem, unusual noises, or the check engine light comes “on”, brake warning light, or spark plugs, catalytic converter replacement major engine problems, any other issue your Honda may exhibit, our technicians certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will diagnose the issue and let you know how it can be repaired. Most repairs can be completed the same day, and carry a 3 year / 36,000 miles warranty. Toole’s Garage in San Carlos can service and repair your Honda – no matter what ails it. We offer, literally, hundreds of Honda maint ... read more

For many businesses, especially those relying on a fleet of vehicles like the Ford Transit Van, ensuring these assets are in top condition is crucial for daily operations. Whether you're managing deliveries or providing shuttle services, Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs can keep your Ford Transit on the road, delivering people or goods with reliability and efficiency. Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs can be your trusted partner for Ford Transit maintenance services and repairs. Our ASE-certified technicians are highly experienced in Ford Transit repairs, both gasoline and diesel. If you own a fleet of vans, we offer priority fleet service, to make sure your vehicles are on the road, making you money, not sitting at an auto repair shop. Regular maintenance is the foundation of keeping your Ford Transit Van running smoothly. We recommend oil change every 6 months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. Engine oil change not only extends engine life, bu ... read more

Toole's Garage in San Carlos offers comprehensive auto maintenance services. Spark plugs replacement is one of  the critical services we offer. If the spark plugs wear out, you can expect all sorts of engine problems, check engine light coming "on" , loss off power, even engine misfires

CarMD.com released its annual study of check engine light-related repairs for 2023. Not surprisingly, catalytic converter replacement and oxygen sensor replacement made the top of the list – high cost of precious metals makes catalytic converter theft a lucrative pastime. Oxygen sensor often gets damaged during the theft, hence it’s 2nd position on the list. Here is the list with additional information about the components on the list: Catalytic converter replacement – with no moving parts, catalytic converters rarely fail. A vast majority of catalytic converter replacements is due to theft. Oxygen sensor replacement– oxygen sensors often are damaged during catalytic converter t ... read more

When your vehicle’s onboard computer turns “on” the brake warning light, it’s a potentially serious situation. Unless your vehicle happens to be parked, and releasing the parking brake makes the light go off, you have no way of telling how severe is the problem. It is best to err on the side of caution, and to call your trusted auto repair professionals right away. At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos we recommend regular brake inspections, to keep the brake system performing as designed. While some vehicles may turn on the brake warning light to indicate burnt out brake light bulb, or the need to replace brake pads, it is usually difficult to ascertain the severity of the brake warning light without professional knowledge, experience and tools. So if you are concerned about your vehicle’s brake system, we recommend having the car towed to our San Carlos auto repair facility. Our technicians, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Exc ... read more

Most car owners know that timing belts need to be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, but what about timing chains? Aren’t they supposed to last forever? Not quite. Even though timing chains can last much longer than timing belts, any given timing chain may require a replacement. The most frequent reason for timing chain replacement is stretching – yes, timing chains can stretch, causing misfires or poor engine performance. Audi vehicles in particular are known for stretched timing chains. Signs of Timing Chain Problems: Unlike the timing belts which can fail without a warning, typically your vehicle’s timing chain will give you advanced notice that things are going wrong – here are 3 hard to miss signs that the timing chain needs to be inspected by a professional mechanic:   Metal shavings – if during oil change your mechanic finds metal shavings in the engine oil, timing chain problem could be the cause Engine misfires or la ... read more

At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos we offer comprehensive Volkswagen maintenance services, diagnostics and repairs – whether you drive a classic VW Beetle, or a brand new Jetta (that’s right, you don’t have to take your new VW to a dealer – at Toole’s Garage we offer better service than the dealers, and a better warranty as well – and your right to service your vehicle at an independent auto repair facility is guaranteed by Federal law – regularly servicing your VW at Toole’s Garage fulfills the requirements to keep manufacturer warranty in force .) Volkswagen vehicles can provide reliable transportation, but do require regular maintenance and occasional repairs. At Toole’s Garage we can provide manufacturer recommended maintenance services, as well as diagnose and repair any problem that may plague your VW. In addition to following manufacture recommended schedule of services, we are huge believers in regular oil changes. New ... read more

Even though Ford discontinued the Mercury brand in 2010 and ended production in 2011, there are still hundreds of thousands of Mercury vehicles on the roads and plenty of Mercury fans. At Toole’s Garage in San Carlos we offer comprehensive Mercury service and repairs, whether you drive a Mercury Grand Marquis luxury sedan, a Mercury Mountaineer SUV, or a classic Mercury Cougar. We have the skills, diagnostic equipment, and trusted parts sources to keep your Mercury in great shape for years to come. As your Mercury ages, regular oil changes and service become crucial. Not only because fresh oil extends engine life, but also because each visit gives us an opportunity to perform a complimentary digital vehicle inspection and spot any developing problems. When we catch the problems early, it allows us to correct them at a much smaller cost then when the problems manifest with outright breakdowns or malfunctions. Often we can alert you to upcoming maintenance / repair needs so you ca ... read more

  The Hummer is a remarkable vehicle, and with its roots in the military, it’s designed for stability and toughness. Hummer, a civilian version of the military Humvee, was first introduced in 1992 – over thirty years ago. Since then it has undergone a number of changes, giving rise to H2 and H3 models, and recently, in 2022 it became a Hummer EV – a fully electric vehicle. Rest assured that at Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we can service and repair any Hummer model you happen to own, whether gasoline powered, diesel or electric. As your Hummer ages, it will require more maintenance and repairs will become more frequent as well. At Toole’s Garage we are focused on regular oil changes and inspections. Regular oil changes extend engine life, and the free digital vehicle inspection we offer with every service or repair allows us to spot potential trouble and to nip it in the bud. If we do find items that need repairs, all work performed by our nation ... read more