Sacramento Auto Repair

Welcome to our blog for July! Independence day is around the corner, and the best way of celebrating it is by taking all your family and friends to the best places in Sacramento, CA., to have fun!   Make sure to have your car ready to take your family to explore the beautiful city of Sacramento and enjoy the fireworks at night. Sacramento offers many fun activities for this upcoming 4th of July, and below we will share some of the things you can do to celebrate this significant event in Sacramento.  Enjoy the sky concert: Sacramento has many places where you can go and enjoy the beautiful sky full of lights at night with your family and friends. One of the best places to do it is Elk Grove.  Have a neighborhood car parade: A fun way to celebrate this patriotic celebration is by partnering up with some friends and decorate your car to take it to the 4th of July car parade!  Host a picnic: Get together with y ... read more

We all can’t help but feel a little dread in our stomach when we notice that our check engine light has appeared on our dashboard. We quickly put it out of our minds, especially when we have a busy day ahead of us. The team at The Auto Experts knows that sometimes a check engine light can seem scary, but ignoring a check engine light could even be scarier.  When your check engine light appears on your dashboard, it is your vehicle’s way of telling you something isn’t quite right. You can think of it as your vehicle’s main method of communication. Sometimes, the problem could be minor, and other times, it could be more major. Either way, when your car talks, it is important to listen!  The team at The Auto Experts can identify the “what, why, and how” of whatever is causing your check engine light to illuminate on your dashboard. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, we can identify the underlying cause and have you back on the road ... read more

It is easy to forget about your vehicle's tires, but they play an essential role in your safety. Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that directly touches the road and can affect your vehicle's handling, braking, and overall ride and safety. The Auto Experts team is here to remind you to take time to take care of your tires.  Your tires need to have the proper tire pressure, tread depth, balance, and wheel alignment for optimal performance and safety. To preserve your tires' longevity and improve fuel economy, your tires need to be properly inflated. It is also important to rotate your tires. Front and back tires perform different steering and braking functions, which means they will wear out at varying paces and patterns. If you want to get the most out of your tires, tire rotation is critical. Typically, we will perform rotation every 5,000 and 7,000 miles.  Proper tire maintenance also involves tire balancing. Tire balancing ensures your tires wear o ... read more

  The team at The Auto Experts is incredibly grateful for the relationships we have formed with our clients over the years. We truly appreciate how you have continued to support us throughout COVID-19, and we look forward to see each and everyone of our clients again at their next service.    To show our gratitude and appreciation for you, we are currently offering you a few specials to choose from. Here are the current specials The Auto Experts is offering:    FULL SERVICE OIL CHANGE - $5 OFF -- Present the coupon for $5 off any Oil Change Package. This offer includes:  up to 5 quarts of oil  Oil Filter Top off all fluids  Set tire pressure Visual safety inspection BRAKE SERVICE SPECIAL -- This offer includes:  $10 OFF Brake Pad Replacement $20 OFF Brake Pad & Rotor Replacement ... read more

Just like how we need fluids to stay hydrated, your vehicle does too. When your vehicle is low on fluids, your vehicle's overall performance and driveability will be negatively affected. Our team recommends sticking to a preventative maintenance schedule. This way, we can stay on top of your vehicle's fluid levels together.  The team at The Auto Experts is here to remind of which fluids are essential and why:  Oil: Your vehicle is made up of various moving parts, and to make sure all these components stay lubricated, your vehicle needs oil. Your vehicle's oil absorbs heat and prevents your engine from overheating. If your vehicle doesn't have enough oil, it might result in potentially expensive and dangerous repairs.  Transmission Fluid: Your transmission is one of your engine's most complex components, and transmission fluid is vital for your transmission's overall health. Just like how oil works, transmission fluid keeps your transmission lub ... read more

Many Californians are surprised to learn that Sacramento is the state capital of California, especially as we have the glamorous Los Angeles and coastal San Francisco Bay Area. However, Sacramento possesses its unique beauty. This Valentine’s Day, why not spend it exploring Sacramento’s surrounding wetlands, foothills, and mountains?  Valentine’s Day might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use this opportunity to show your loved one just how much you care. Here are five of the most romantic drives in and around Sacramento:  Clear Lake: This drive is approximately 200 miles, but it depends on the route you take from Sacramento. For breathtaking beauty, we recommend taking interstate 5 north to Woodland and then hopping on State Route 16 through Esparto and Capay. Eventually, the route will connect you to State Route 20, which will have several different Clear Lake destinations.  Gold Country: Gold Count ... read more

We couldn’t be more excited to see what 2021 has to hold! We are so grateful for the continued support from Sacramento drivers throughout the last months, and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the upcoming year for service. Together, we can keep your vehicle performing in pristine condition throughout the New Year.  We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! A New Year means time for new goals, also known as resolutions. If you are struggling to think of some resolutions for 2021, the team at The Auto Experts is here to help! We have compiled a list of resolutions for you to help you become a better and safer driver.  Put on that seat belt. Buckling up seems like a no-brainer, but among vehicle passengers and drivers killed in a traffic crash, 47% were not wearing a seat belt. It is one of the safest measures you can take when stepping into your vehicle for a drive.  Say no to distracted driving. Over 90% of traffic crashes in ... read more

We can’t believe how quickly the year is going by! Soon enough, the holidays will be here, and we will be racing to the grocery store for last-minute items, planning trips to Grandmother’s house, and dashing over to the Christmas tree farm to pick up the perfect tree. The holidays are meant to be a relaxing and peaceful time -- the team at the Auto Experts doesn’t want you to worry about traffic during this time of the year.  We have compiled a few tips and tricks to help you handle holiday traffic:  Holidays might be a little different this year in the wake of COVID-19, but if you are still planning on driving and visiting your family, we recommend planning and leaving early. Most likely, the roads will be congested, and the weather won’t be the best. You can download a navigation app and plan your route ahead of time.  Make sure to eliminate all distractions. If you are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, it might be tempting to go on your pho ... read more

Soon enough, winter will be here, and we will be pulling out our holiday decorations, jackets, and scarves to prepare. The team at Auto Experts is here to remind you to take care of your vehicle too. Just like how you have to prepare for the colder temperatures and rainy days, your vehicle also does.    The changes that accompany winter can affect our vehicles' health and safety if we don’t take the proper precautions. It is easy to forget about your vehicle during the holiday season, as we are rushing around trying to prepare. However, it is essential to remember that your vehicle needs some extra care. At The Auto Experts, we recommend bringing your vehicle to our shop before winter is here. Our technicians will perform the following services, along with others, to prepare your vehicle for winter:    Your first line of defense against the elements is your windshield wipers and lights. Imagine you are driving down the road on a dark and stormy night -- y ... read more

Wildfires have been ravaging California, and the effects of the fires are staggering. First, the Auto Experts team would like to thank all the firefighters working so hard to keep our state and communities safe and secure. We are fortunate to have you. Not only are these fires affecting California’s inhabitants, but they are also involving our vehicles, as the smoke and ash is beginning to seep into your cabin air filters.    Your cabin air filter is directly responsible for the air quality in your cabin, as it cleans the air that goes into your vehicle. This filter is placed in your vehicle’s ventilation system and will prevent dirt, dust, smoke, smog, pollen, and mold spores from entering your cabin. If your cabin air filter is dirty, your car’s ventilation, heating, and air-conditioning system will be compromised. When air passes through the filter, the filter traps these contaminants. Over time, debris will begin to accumulate in your air filter. To redu ... read more