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Your Trusted Bmw Repair Shop

If we’re being completely honest, luxury car owners do not want to bring their vehicle to “just any auto shop.” For example, a BMW is known as a top-of-the-line, luxury automobile. Owners know they have one of the best-manufactured vehicles on the roads. Simply put, a BMW is a masterpiece At Standard Auto Care in Sacramento, CA, we understand the love of luxury. Over the decades, we have experienced the uniqueness of these amazing vehicles and their owners, who demand high-quality work from their chosen auto repair shop (as they should!) What BMW owners look for in a repair shop: Specialization: a high-end, German-made automobile is an exceptional animal. Owners want to select a repair shop with extensive knowledge of BMW design and construction. High Standards: the shop’s history will give insight on their legitimacy as a luxury vehicle repair center. Word-of-mouth and online reviews are strong statements of a shop’s reputation. Qua ... read more

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Your Alternator Repair Experts In Sacramento, Ca

We are all experts in some area. Unfortunately, very few are experts on their vehicles—particularly regarding the alternator. That’s okay! Fortunately, our team here at Standard Auto Care can be your vehicle experts. Let’s start with what the Sacramento alternator Repair is. In simple terms, the alternator is a “power recycler and restorer.” Its role is to generate an alternating current to the electrical components of your vehicle and to work with the battery to create power for the interior/exterior lights and instrument panel. Clearly, the alternator is a pivotal piece of machinery. In fact, your vehicle’s electrical system depends heavily on a well-working alternator, otherwise the battery reserve would last for a very short time. When an alternator stops working altogether, repairs can be expensive and we want to help you avoid failure! Warnings from your vehicl ... read more

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6 Signs Your Car Needs Suspension Repair

A vehicle’s suspension system (shocks or struts) can easily be neglected. After all, we have many responsibilities and often the most glaring issues fail to make their way to the top of our priority list. At Standard Auto Care, our team will make your vehicle our top priority. In doing so, we want to equip car and truck owners in the Sacramento, CA, area with six very recognizable signs that indicate you need to visit us for suspension repairs in Sacramento, CA.Sign #1: Rough Rider Your car or truck should ride smoothly. When the struts or shocks are wearing down, they stop absorbing the road, meaning you will begin to notice every bump and dip in the road—and it will be uncomfortable. Sign #2: Nose Dives If this is happening with your vehicle, it will be difficult to miss. When shocks are in need of replacement, you are likely to notice the body “lurch ... read more

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The Most Common Warning Signs You Need Transmission Repairs

Replacing a transmission is the second most expensive vehicle repair you will ever make—a close second to replacing the engine. We see this time and again: transmission repairs in Sacramento, CA, are put off, underestimated, and unnoticed, which will inevitably result in unnecessary expenses ranging from $1,800-$3,000…or more! Our team here at Standard Auto Care wants to help vehicle owners in the Sacramento, CA, area take care of your cars and trucks so you get the longest life and safest travels out of them. Take note of the following warning signs that are tied to potential transmission issues: Shaking when shifting gears A healthy transmission will not shake. If your transmission is functioning normally, your vehicle will run smoothly during gear shifts. Do you feel a jerking or shaking when shifting gears? Give our team a call—this annoyance could turn into a b ... read more

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Who to Call for Transmission Repair?

When you buy a vehicle, you might want it to last forever. But no matter how much you want that to be the case, it’ll never happen. There are plenty of things that can go wrong with a vehicle as it ages and you use it on a regular basis. Transmission repair is something that may very well become necessary. And when you have a feeling that you need transmission repair in Sacramento, who do you call? The answer is easy! Standard Auto Care! And here are just a few reasons why. Reason#1: We are family owned and operated When you are dealing with transmission repair, working with a family owned and operated business is in your best interest. You will get personal service from people who are part of your community. We will treat you like a family member because we live and work among you. We are one of your neighbors and we strive to offer you nothing but the best, most fair service. Reason#2: We promise n ... read more

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Types of Alternator Repairs

here are plenty of things that can go wrong on any vehicle you drive in Sacramento. If you suspect your vehicle needs alternator repairs, you might not know that much more about it. There are actually a number of alternator repairs that are necessary from time to time. The professionals at Standard Auto Care are happy to take a look at your vehicle’s alternator in order to advise you on what needs to be done. Here are a few issues that can arise within an alternator. -Complete Replacement If the unit is defective from years of hard use, there is sometimes nothing you can do other than replace it. Even if it can be fixed, it is sometimes cost effective to simply replace the alternator. -Parts Replacement If most of the alternator is operational, it might be possible to replace just a small part of it in order to get the device up and running again. In some cases, the voltage regulator needs to be replaced. Small pieces within the alternator can go bad and cause the whole devic ... read more

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Cost of Suspension Repair in Sacramento

If your vehicle shakes or plunges when you go over bumps or you notice a strange feel when you go around corners, even if you are not going very fast, you might have to have suspension repair. The minute you start to notice something off, you may begin to wonder the age-old question. How much will suspension repair cost in Sacramento? The costs rely on a number of different variables. Those include items like: -Vehicle Style Some vehicle makes, models and years cost more in the suspension repair areas than others. The framework plays a big role in those costs and that is different on different vehicles. A luxury automobile will cost more for suspension repair than a standard vehicle, for example. -The Damage How damaged the suspension is will also help determine the cost. If the suspension has had issues for a while and you have ignored it, it might cost more for suspension repair than if you noticed it right away and went in for repairs immediately. If there is a lot of rust under ... read more

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Standard Auto Care Auto Repair Code of Ethics

When you need auto repair in Sacramento, you might put it off as long as possible. You’ve heard about friends and family members paying for repairs they don’t really need. And you’ve heard about things being fixed incorrectly and costing more later. Auto repair is never at the top of anyone’s list, but when it’s necessary, don’t put it off. Just find an auto repair shop you can trust. Standard Auto Care has a strong code of ethics that we uphold with every customer on a daily basis. Take a look at some of the things we promise to do for you and your vehicle. -Honest Recommendations At Standard Auto Care, we promise to recommend services and maintenance items that your vehicle really needs. We will not recommend something to you that your vehicle does not need. We will only tell you what needs to be done to correct problems or prevent items from going wrong in the future. In short, we will never deceive you about the service needs in your vehicle ... read more

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Finding Quality BMW Repair

You don’t buy a BMW because you want average. You buy a BMW because you want that great feeling of quality. No matter how high quality your BMW may be, it’s still going to need repairs and maintenance from time to time. So where do you go to find quality BMW repair in Sacramento? Standard Auto Care! And there are many reasons why we should be your top choice. Here are just a few. -Quality Experience  There are plenty of technicians in the Sacramento area with loads of experience, but how many of those have quality experience specifically with BMW vehicles? Standard Auto Care does! Our technicians are ASE certified, which means they are accepted by the industry to have the credentials necessary to work on vehicles. The certifications have to be renewed every 5 years so technicians are always up with the latest. You can trust that our technicians have the experience and expertise not only ... read more

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How Much Does Transmission Repair Cost in Sacramento, CA?

If your car is having problems and you need transmission repair, you might wonder about the cost of the repair work. Finding the right mechanic in Sacramento, CA is a good way to manage costs and know that the repair was done right. Small Repair or Rebuilt Transmission? There’s no denying that the cost of a transmission repair might be one of the bigger bills you could face at an auto repair shop. When your car is having problems and you are told that it’s a transmission issue, you can expect it will be significantly more money than other more general repairs. Several factors can impact the cost of your transmission repair and a lot depends on the damage that has been done. In some situations, it might be something simple like a transmission fluid leak, which is one of the main causes of transmission issues. When a leak is present, it can cause low fluid levels that will affect the perfor ... read more

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