When to Take your Car in for Maintenance?

Regular maintenance and preventative service play a key role in the health of your car—and its lifespan. When performed on a routine basis, service checks and updates can not only extend the life of your vehicle, but also help you avoid costly repair bills or part replacement in the future. Schedule regular vehicle service appointments with your local mechanic at Christian Brothers Automotive. From basic oil changes and fluid flushes to ignition system updates, routine maintenance will keep your car in tip-top shape.

15,000-mile service

• Engine oil
• Oil filter
• In-cabin air filter
• Engine air filter
• Wiper blade replacement

30,000-mile service

• Engine oil
• Oil filter
• In-cabin air filter
• Engine air filter
• Wiper blade replacement
• Fuel filter
• Power steering fluid
• Transmission fluid
• Engine coolant

30,000-mile service

• Engine oil
• Oil filter
• In-cabin air filter
• Engine air filter
• Wiper blade replacement
• Spark plugs
• Brake fluid
• Inspect brake pads/replace if necessary

Additional Tips For Staying Safe Behind The Wheel

• Don’t speed
• Take your time before heading out, leave early
• Be aware of road conditions
• Be aware of weather conditions
• Reduce your speed in rain, snow, ice
• Before taking a road trip, familiarize yourself with the route
• Don’t pass on the right, obey all traffic rules
• Make sure your car is clean, especially the windows, headlights and other exterior lights
• Always stay calm in all circumstances
• Be aware when driving from day time too night time. Your eyes need time to adjust
• Always use your seat belts and make sure passenger use their seat belts too
• Don’t drink and drive
• Don’t tailgate and be aware of other cars tailgating you
• Watch out for reckless drivers on the road
• Lock you doors
• Watch out for potholes. Potholes can cause severe suspension or tire damage and may leave you stranded on the road

Tips for Finding the Right Auto Mechanic

Auto Repair Mechanic

When a back light goes out, the power windows are malfunctioning, or there’s an annoying sound coming from underneath the hood, finding the right mechanic is like finding the right doctor, it takes research and trust. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) took in a huge number (12,682) of grievances against automobile mechanics, and this year, the bureau has gathered almost another 11,000. For that reason, the BBB offered some of the following advice (we added to it of course) for those seeking quality automobile repair.

• Obtain a minimum of three recommendations from trusted sources before hiring a mechanic.
• Search for infractions against the mechanic on the BBB website, as well as other user rating sites such as Yelp. Although user online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt, they can provide helpful information.
• Check a shop’s certification and make sure they’re licensed. For big jobs, like transmission or engine work, seek out a specialist.
• Ask a lot of questions until you understand exactly what the mechanic wants to do and why. Also make sure you know how much the work is going to cost before work begins.
• When at all possible, get a written description of the work to be performed and obtain approximate calculations for both labor and parts.
• Be clear about all the mechanic’s customs and business practices, including rates, guarantees, and accepted methods of payment.
• When you pick up your car, make sure the work was done properly.

Four Wheel Drive Repair

 Services we provide:

Four wheel drive electrical failure (will not engage) Diagnosis $89 (applies toward repairs)

Transfer case fluid service $69 - $99 depending on fluid type required.

Front and rear differential fluid service $69 - $99  depending on the fluid type required

Four wheel drive hub repair $279 - $479 depending on parts required and vehicle


Transfer case repair or overhaul Starting at $599 installed .

Front and rear differential bearing kit replacement $550 - $950 depending parts required & vehicle  .

Rear drive shaft repair or replacement $150- -$250 most cars.

Universal joint replacement $79 - $129 most cars

For More information visit San Jose Auto Repair or contact on (408) 258-6625 or sanjoseautorepair@gmail.com