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

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Here at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, we have you covered. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we can do it all - and a big part of that is done by employing ASE certified technicians.

It’s not always easy to recognize when your vehicle is suffering from a simple problem that requires a little maintenance and TLC or there is real engine damage as symptoms can be overlooked and seen as “normal.” While not all sounds and smells may threaten the life of your vehicle or truck engine, there are some obvious warning signs that require a vehicle inspection here at the shop right away.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

Can you say for certain all the tires in your fleet, or on your commercial truck, are roadworthy and ready? Proper attention to tire condition is so important, but how do you properly care for your tires? From Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, here’s what you need to know.

If you drive a standard shift vehicle, you probably know your clutch is an important part of your driving experience. Proper maintenance and use of the clutch will dramatically increase its lifespan, saving you a lot of money in the future. Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA explains:

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atGlenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.