Brake Service Provider in San Jose

 We recommend that the entire brake system be inspected at least twice per year and immediately when you are experiencing any brake problems or symptoms






Common symptoms include:

1. Brake pedal sinks to the floor 
2. Brake warning lamp is illuminating intermittently or on the lamp is on steady 
3. Steering wheel shakes when the brake are applied 
4. Brake pedal shakes when the brakes are applied 
5. Brake fluid loss 
6. Screeching noise when brakes are applied 

Basic front brake service start at $129 for new brake pads, resurface front brake rotors, top off brake fluid if required, clean and adjust rear brakes if required.

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Steering , Suspension Problem & their Repair Cost

Common symptoms include: 

•  Steering wheel shakes.
• vehicle pulls to the right or left.
• steering does not feel firm and controlled.
• vehicle "dog tracks" or gets pulled along into grooves in the road bed.
• Tires seem to wear out fast or the tires are wearing on the outside edge or inside edge.
• Tires are wearing in a "blocking" or "alligator" pattern along the tread.

We start with a thorough inspection. 

Steering & Suspension

Road test vehicle, check power steering pump, p/s hoses, steering gear or rack and pinion unit for leaks and condition, check tie rod ends, check power steering fluid level and condition, check shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods, strut mounts, steering gear, sway bar bushings, links, springs, check wheel bearings, check tire condition and tire pressure. 

 Inspect cost varies between $39 - $69 depending on the vehicle. Inspection will apply toward repairs. 

 Average cost for suspension & steering component repairs average $159 - $799 most vehicles. 

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Hard starting or no start symptoms

 San Jose Auto Repair find following  starting  problem , related  costing

 Diagnosis fee: between $59 - $89 Diagnosis applies toward repairs






Common failures: 

•  Battery terminals (loose or corroded)  $25 - $35 most cars 
•  Battery  $59 - $99 most cars 
•  Starter $159 - $259 most cars 
•  Alternator $159 - $259 most cars 
•  Distributor  $275 - $550 most cars 
•  Ignition Module $125 - $225 most cars 
•  Ignition switch $150 - $250 most cars 
•  Electrical wiring to starter $49 - $79 most cars 

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Lighting & Electrical Repair for Vechicle

 San Jose Auto Repair  specialize in electrical repairs, where most shops ignore or not willing to tackle these repairs as they are either very simple or too time consuming (less profitable). We are prepared to take on challenging electrical repairs in an efficient manner and fair price.

 Need to replace a burned out headlamp bulb? 

 We stock most bulbs to get you back on the road quickly. Average cost is $22 installed, for most vehicles.

Already replaced a bulb and it still doesn't work?

 Likely the problem is the socket,  loose or broken wiring or the sensor that commands the lamp to illuminate. Average cost for repair $49 - $99 for most  repairs. Let us check the basics to get you back on the road safely and avoid the risk of a fix-it ticket.

Headlamps not as bright as they should be? 

 Many modern vehicles have a plastic protective lens to protect the headlamp.  Trouble is, the plastic becomes cloudy due to exposure to sunlight, reducing the headlamp brightness significantly. The average cost for headlamp lens polishing is $89 per pair depending on condition.

For the vehicles interior, we repair:

• cigarette lighter socket
• instrument cluster lighting
• turn signal repair
• fuel gauge
• cruise control
• interior dome lamps
• heater & air conditioning electrical failure
• radio controls
• electric windows
• electric door locks
• power seats
• defroster
• horn
• non-operational windshield wipers & washer jets
• speedometer
• heater fans
• ignition switch & cylinder lock replacement

Under the hood, we repair:

• alternator
• starter
• voltage regulator
• difficult electrical repairs
• wiring harness repair & replacement
• distributor
• diagnose electric non operational electric cooling fans
• A/C compressor operation

We can rebuild your vehicles onboard computer (electronic control module) saving $’s.


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Clutch Fluid Services

 Most modern 5 speed equipped vehicles have a clutch master and slave cylinder which replaced the older design “clutch cable”.  The clutch fluid which is actually DOT 3 brake fluid should be replaced  every three years.

Average cost $39 for most vehicles.


Clutch adjustment

Vehicles equipped with a clutch cable, do require periodic adjustment, is also prone to breaking at the cable ends, or the cable itself can break.

Average cost for clutch cable adjustment $39 for most vehicles.

Clutch replacement

A clutch replacement almost should always consist of replacing the following parts: clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bushing, and either replacing or resurfacing the flywheel. Be aware of estimates that seem to be to good to be true when calling for estimates on a clutch replacement. You may be given a quote on the labor and the "clutch disc" only, with the news for additional parts after the vehicle’s transmission has already been removed.

TIP: Ask your tech to inspect the "rear main seal" located on the back of engine after the clutch has been removed. If it is leaking, the replacement should be less than 20 minutes additional work. Same applies for broken CV axle boots, worn out front brakes; take advantage of the time your are paying to have the transmission removed by getting additional worn parts replaced for no or little additional labor cost. (ask for a package deal).

Manual transmission gearbox
   
Usually a customer will experience a "grinding" gear or great difficulty getting the sifter into a particular gear. Most common is 1st or reverse gears. It is likely that a bad "syncro", or bearing for that gear is affected and the rest of the manual transmission is ok.  Gearbox still requires removal and disassemble to replace the broken parts, it is labor intensive and not as many skilled gearbox re builders as there are automatic transmission re builders out there.

It requires experience and special tools to tackle most of these repairs.

Average manual transmission tear down, replace bearing and syncro kit, $850 - $1500 depending on the vehicle.

Shifter repair

A common perception of a failing  manual transmission can actually be attributed to worn out shifter bushings. The bushings are easy to replace and will keep you from possibly damaging the manual transmissions syncros, has mentioned above.

Average cost $89 - $149 depending on your vehicle.

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Transmission Fluid & Filter Services

  During a flush service, the transmission pan is not removed to gain access to the transmission filter.

Fluid is circulated though  the transmission lubrication and cooling system continuously until the system is entirely clean. Transmission Flush service can use up to 16 quarts of transmission fluid, and some transmissions require a synthetic or proprietary manufacturers fluid. On the other hand, a transmission fluid drain and filter replacement will extract about half of the transmission fluid in the system. Which service to choose depends on your vehicles fluid type, the condition of the fluid, and the miles since the last service to determine the most cost effective service.

Average cost for a transmission fluid flush $150 - $250 most cars and up to $375 for lifetime fluids.

Average cost for a transmission fluid filter and fluid service $89 - $159 most cars and light trucks.

Common Transmission Symptoms: 

The most common problem we encounter with our customers is "no reverse" or a severe delay before reverse gear will engage. In some cases the transmission may not need to be replaced or rebuilt. 

A reverse section in some transmissions can be repaired, and you are back on the road, as long as the forward gears are not delaying or "slipping" too. 

 Another symptom is no overdrive; the last gear your transmission shifts into, at highway speeds. The overdrive lamp may blink, or will not turn off as a possible clue to an overdrive problem.  Again in some vehicles the overdrive section of the transmission may be repaired rather than the entire transmission being replaced. 

TIP: All modern transmissions have electronic solenoids and sensors which command and control the transmissions activities. At least 30% of the time, a customers perception of a failing transmission can be repaired, (with proper diagnosis) by replacing for example; electronic components; repairing a valve body, or even replacing a  plugged transmission filter. We have saved our customers thousands of dollars  by giving our customers a second opinion and good news about lower cost options for their vehicle. 

Diagnosis :

Transmission fluid condition can give some indication as to the transmissions health but usually not a complete picture if the transmission has  symptoms such as: erratic  shifting, delayed shifting, "stack shifting" , transmission may be taking off in a higher gear than designed, exhibit symptoms only when the vehicle is cold in the morning or after many miles of driving, delay in reverse, slipping between gears, etc. 

 We conduct a through road test, scan the vehicles inboard computer for transmission fault codes and engine fault codes. Check for applicable technical service bulletins for your vehicle, verify symptoms, check fluid level and condition, analyze whether the problem is electrical, computer controls, an internal failure and if so, to what extent. 

Average diagnosis or evaluation cost FREE - $125 if further electrical pinpoint tests are required. 

Repair :

Overdrive or reverse  repairs have historically cost $495 - $1100 depending on the vehicle .
Valve body repair average $250 - $650 most cars.Solenoid or sensor repairs  average $150 - $750 most cars.

Replacement or rebuilt Transmission :

Transmission replacement or rebuilding price range $850 - $1900 including installation, most cars. Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Jaguar, Range Rover are also available at discounted prices, call for details. Starting at $1500

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AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING

San Jose Auto Repair provide component of automotive air conditioning  material.

 Your air conditioning system is made up of a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, receiver drier, refrigeration lines, pressure and cycling sensors, and an electric cooling fan for the condenser.

Compressor:

This is the heart of your a/c system. The compressor is what takes the refrigerant (the gas) and pressurizes it so it will cool the air. It's run by an engine belt. The compressor also has an electrically operated clutch that turns the compressor on and off as you demand more cool air.

Average cost $359 - $589

Condenser :

Located at the front of the engine, next to the radiator. Sometimes the condenser will have its own electric cooling fan, too. The hot, compressed air passes through the condenser reduce the tempurature. As it cools, it becomes a liquid.

Average cost $150 - $350

Evaporator :

The evaporator is another little radiator usually located under the dashboard near the heater core. As the super-cool liquid is passed through its tubes, a blower forces air thru it and cools to about 45 degrees in a properly operating system as it exits the vents to the passenger compartment. As it warms up again, the refrigerant starts turning back into a gas.

Average cost depends on the location of the evaporator, if it is located in the engine compartment it will be hundreds less than if it is located under the dash. $175 -$650 evacuate and recharge of A/C system extra $99 utilizing R134 Freon.

Thermal Expansion Valve

also known as an Thermal Expansion Block Controls the flow of super-cool refrigerant to the evaporator.

Average cost $100 - $200, evacuate and recharge of A/C system extra $99 utilizing R134 Freon.

Drier or Accumulator:

The drier, also known as the receiver-drier, is sort of the safety catch for your system. The compressor is only supposed to compress the gas form of your refrigerant. However, there's always a chance that some liquid could make it back that far. The drier catches this liquid before it can damage your compressor. Since even a small leak or careless installation can introduce water moisture to the system, the drier absorbs this chemically, using what's called a desiccant. The drier also has a filter that catches contamination in the system.

Average cost $99 - $149, evacuate and recharge of A/C system extra $99 utilizing R134 Freon.

A/C hoses and O-rings:

Leaks at the a/c hoses and o-rings which seal the hoses are the most common source of freon loss.

Average cost $39 - $99 for o-rings, $89 - $179 for hose replacement, evacuate and recharge of A/C system extra $99 utilizing R134 Freon.

Tip: if your defroster does not automatically engage your air conditioning system, run the A/C system at least 20 minutes a week during the winter. This will keep the o-rings lubricated and compressor healthy when you really need it during the summer months.

HEATER SYSTEM

Main components to the heating: Coolant, Heater Core, Heater Control Valve and Thermostat. 

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