Walt's Danville Service

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The Difference Between Recalls and TSBs

The auto industry uses several quality control tests to ensure that all vehicles marketed to the public are completely safe. However, mistakes to occasionally slip by the process. This overview of recalls and Technical Service Bulletins explains shows drivers what happen when a mistake puts drivers at risk.

Recalls are government-mandated notices to customers that their vehicles may be inherently unsafe. These bulletins also offer instructions for having the problem fixed. Technical Safety Bulletins (TSBS) are similar to recalls in that they report a malfunction. However, the topics of TSBs are never life threatening.

Walt's Danville Service, in San Ramon, is committed to treating auto repair customers with care and respect. That’s why we’ve stayed in business since 1970. If you’ve got questions about recent part recalls or quick replacements, contact us at (925) 394-4092. Our friendly staff will be happy to answer your questions or schedule a maintenance checkup.

How to Avoid Costly Car Mistakes

We are all human, with this in mind there are many mistakes drivers make when it comes to their auto maintenance.  In the following video, you will be able to see a couple of the most common auto service mistakes drivers can make.

A common mistake drivers make is driving with the check engine light on. The check engine light turning on means the on-board diagnostics has been triggered. There are many reasons why a check engine light turns on.

For Example:

• If a driver ignores the warning signs of low coolant levels, do not ignore the warning signs. If you do, you can easily damage the engine, costing you a lot of money to repair.

Walt's Danville Service is a one-stop auto repair shop, located in San Ramon, CA. Visit us today if your check engine light has turned on. We repair transmission, brakes, and other auto repair issues. Schedule an auto service appointment by calling (925) 394-4092 today!

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Learn More About The Problems That Could Be Ailing Your Car

Have you ever wondered what a certain light on your dashboard means, or how you can tell whether or not your car thermostat is running as efficiently as possible? Check out these excellent online resources for the answers to these questions.

· How does the thermostat in your car work? To learn the answer, check out this informative article from HowStuffWorks.com.

· This article explains how you can tell whether your car’s thermostat is malfunctioning.

· Edmunds.com offers some helpful tips for keeping your vehicle’s cooling system operating efficiently.

· Many dashboards use similar symbols to indicate certain functions. This page provides a rundown of 36 of the most common dashboard symbols.

· Is it time to have your engine inspected by a professional? This article from ConsumerReports.org explains what you should do when the check engine light comes on.

For all your auto repair needs, contact the skilled technicians at Walt’s Danville Service today at (925) 394-4092.