Walnut Creek Auto Repair

Buying a pre-owned car from people you don't know can be a little unsettling. The car's appearance may look fantastic, but how do you know whether the inside is just as great? They may tell you all the great things that their vehicle has to offer, but what about the bad? There's no doubt that you may have missed a thing or two, no matter how close you looked at. This is how a pre-purchase inspection from Oakmont Auto Care may benefit you.    Cars are a considerable investment, and you don't want to end up forking out hundreds or thousands repairing a vehicle you just bought. A pre-purchase inspection allows prospective buyers (and even sellers) to establish full transparency in the transaction. Whenever you bring a used car into our Walnut Creek auto shop for this service, our professional team will conduct a comprehensive multi-point inspection and test all the important systems for their function. Then, we can even take it for a test drive. At the end of i ... read more

Dirty fuel injectors can alter the performance of your car dramatically. Knowing and noticing these signs of a bad fuel injector and attending to them ASAP can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.    Signs of a Bad Fuel Injector Rough Idling - If your car is faltering when you are at a stopped position, it can mean that your fuel injectors are overworked. You are also likely to undergo engine stalling when rough idling. Engine stalling is an abrupt drop in (RPMs) paired with a loud engine sound. Poor Gas Mileage - If you can barely reach the MPG manufacturers suggest for your car, you should probably check your fuel injectors. A drop in fuel efficiency is an obvious indication of lousy fuel injectors. RPMs Needle Going Crazy - Your dashboard has an RPM needle, and if it is moving spontaneously, then it's a good sign that your fuel injectors need replacing. Car Failing to Start - The fuel injectors are in charge of bringing the gasoline to your engine. If the ... read more