Sacramento Auto Repair

At Standard Auto Care, in Sacramento, California, we like to think of preventative vehicle maintenance much like your annual well visit to see your doctor. To ensure that things are running the way they should, it’s much easier and economical to make routine visits, rather than wait until something is really wrong. In the same way that it’s better to see your doctor for routine exams, rather than wait until you have a serious problem. That’s exactly what we’ve built our business on, at Standard Auto Care. We are committed to servicing our clients for regular maintenance and, of course, are always available when bigger problems arise. We pride ourselves on the fact that we don’t make our money from convincing customers to invest in unnecessary work. That’s just not how we do business. It’s the reason we opened our business, over 18 years ago, and the reason we are still the most tru ... read more

The road to your vehicle’s brake repair begins with a scheduled appointment. When your vehicle is in need of brake repair in the Sacramento area, and you need an auto repair shop that provide you with a quick and reliable appointment, remember the name Standard Auto Care. When you also seek the peace of mind that the same mechanic will follow up that appointment with reliable service, Standard Auto Care is the right choice. Any type of work that your vehicle needs is important, but when it comes to fixing your brakes, well that’s an absolute priority. At Standard Auto Care, we treat every customer and every appointment like a priority. Your vehicle is your trusted source for transporting you and your family. It’s imperative that you keep it running right. In order to keep your vehicle reliable and worry-free, be sure to schedule your appointment for routine maintenance, with a phone call to 916 ... read more

Has the search for auto service and repair, in the Sacramento area, left you going in circles? When it comes to the service and repair of your vehicle, we know it can be difficult, daunting, and quite confusing to find a mechanic and repair shop that you can really trust. Customers who are unsure who they can trust, or are confused about where to turn, are the reason we started our business more than 18 years ago. We are proud to call ourselves a trusted service provider in the Sacramento, California area. The reason that we’ve been in business as long as we have, is because of our dependability and integrity in everything that we do. It’s our pledge to our customers. In an industry, where mechanics, too often, mislead their customers into paying for unnecessary work, we have set ourselves apart from the rest. We decided, from the beginning, to build our business on the belief that each customer should be informed and educated, up front, of exactly what type of work is nee ... read more

It can be difficult to know who you can trust when it comes to auto services. Many of the national chains and more than a few dealerships seem so focused on the bottom line that they do almost anything to make a sale. That approach can lead to your car spending far more time in the shop than on the road, and your wallet spending even more time wondering where all its dead Presidents went. To avoid either of those pitfalls, you need to know who you can trust when you’re looking for Sacramento Toyota repair companies. A Trusted Name Though many owners might assume that the best-known brands are the most trusted brands, it’s not always true. Often times, the kind of trust you need in the auto repair industry is something that only develops with time. That’s why many of the most trusted local repair shops are those that have been in their communities for many years. Competence While anyone can tinker with a car, true competence is bo ... read more

There’s just no getting around the fact that many car owners would rather do almost anything than take their vehicle in for a servicing. All too often, consumers feel that they’re somehow not getting the best deal for their money when they look for Sacramento auto repair, and so they put off potential problems until they end up metastasizing into even more severe issues. The problem is that most of the major problems – and much of the cost –could be avoided if car owners approached the maintenance of their vehicle in a more insightful manner. The good news is that we have six tips that can help you better manage your vehicle and avoid many of those expensive repairs. 1. Every vehicle comes with a manual that contains a comprehensive maintenance schedule. Do you follow it? If you’re like most car owners, you try to adhere to it fairly closely in the first year or two after you buy your car, but then eventually start to just play things by ear. Well, that ... read more

When it comes to safety inside your vehicle, few things are more important than how your brakes perform. There is truly no worse feeling for a driver than stepping on the brakes in traffic and discovering that they fail to properly slow the car. Let’s face it: when brakes go out, people can get hurt. To avoid that potential, it’s important to know when you need Sacramento brake repair. Here are some clear signs that you might want to consider having them checked out: Check your owner’s manual, and look at the manufacturer’s recommendation for brake service. If you’ve reached that point in the maintenance schedule, don’t put it off! Listen to your brakes. If they are making noises, pay attention to the type of sound you hear. Squealing is usually an indication that the pads are worn. When you hear that noise, it’s a good idea to schedule a time to have them changed. If you hear grinding sounds, however, you could have an emergency situation on ... read more

Most car owners understand that at some point or another in time, their vehicle is going to need some type of servicing. After all, nothing is made to last forever, right? For owners of new and used cars, the choice of where to get that service done can often be a confusing one. Many people simply assume that the dealership where they bought their vehicle is always the best option. When you need consistently sound Sacramento auto service maintenance, however, that may just not be the case. The fact is that your experience at any dealership can vary, depending on a variety of actors. For many car owners, however, one thing often remains consistently true: many dealerships routinely promote maintenance beyond what the manufacturer’s recommendations suggest. How does this happen, you ask? Well, it’s simple: Let’s say you’re coming in for some sort of regular maintenance. It could be an oil change, or maybe you just want to have the brakes checked. So you tell the ... read more

  Hello Sacramento auto owners! Let’s talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more often, which can be costly in Sacramento.   It can even damage your suspension system, which is a significant repair. But even more importantly, uneven tread wear can lead to blowouts on the road, a dangerous and potentially deadly safety risk for Sacramento car owners and their passengers. It may not take an accident or bad driving habits to “knock” your tires out of alignment. Tires can go out of alignment with just everyday California driving. Sacramento road hazards, pot holes, uneven or gravel roads, even the bumps and bounces of normal Sacramento expressways and surface streets can gradually put your SUV or passenger car tires out of align ... read more