Automotive News & Information - Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA has the answers.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we know that a huge part of the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV is how well it keeps road and engine noises out of the passenger compartment. Few things are more annoying on a long commute or road trip than the drone of tires on pavement, the constant sound of your car battling the air outside, loud semi-trucks, and so on.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we know that some of the most elusive issues with any car, truck, or SUV are often caused by the simplest of malfunctions. While you might consider a gas cap fairly innocuous, it can actually malfunction too, prompting a check engine light on your dashboard.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, our main goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV always performing at its best. Valve adjustments are an integral aspect of that goal.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.

Your Dodge, Ford, or Chevy diesel pickup will rarely quit on you all of a sudden, with no warning. Chances are, your truck has been trying to tell you there’s an issue for a while - here’s what to watch out for, from Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA.