Willow Glen Auto Repair

Choosing an auto repair shop in San Jose or anywhere can be daunting and we’ve been talking about how to choose the right one for you. We’ve handled price, location, reputation, recommendation and now we talk fit. Not does it fit your schedule or your foot, but does the shop’s personality fit yours. I work with a lot of clients and vendors in my line of work and sometimes our personalities crash, so one or both of us move on. Its not a bad thing it just is something that needs to happen. Everyone works more efficiently when there is a fit. The same can fall true when choosing an automotive repair shop. The personality of the shop is apparent from the service managers to the automotive technicians and the overall “look” and appearance of the shop. If someone or something doesn’t agree with you or turns you off, you might have a difficult time. It might work into a situation where it ruins or hinders trust or competence and that is not good for the shop or you. Overall, fit ... read more

If you are at all like a lot of the men I know, you don’t see the need. If you are like the women I know you think no big deal I have AAA or some other roadside assistance program. I am here to tell you that a roadside emergency kit is imperative! I have AAA and many times I have needed to call them, however there have been multiple times when I have used my roadside kit and its contents instead. The question shouldn’t be, “Should I?” it should be “When I do what is best to have in it?” That being said, auto repair and maintenance is not something you WANT to do on the side of the road…… but you want to be safe when you are stuck on the side of the road. Thus the name “Emergency….. roadside kit”. So as the contents go, there are many opinions/suggestions on its contents. I am going to try and give you the basics plus some….. The basics in your kit should look something like this… Gloves, flares, rags, jumper cables, a lighter, a flash light and water. Now we a ... read more

I know this sounds crazy! Believe it or not more vehicles get stolen and/or broken into during the holidays than any other time of the year! There are a few things you can do to “deter” said intruders. 1. Keep anything “enticing” out of sight. This means electronics, packages, bags that might be misconstrued as packages, even electronics cords. Another hot item is Cd’s or DVD’s and GPS units. These are easy to steal and move in the market without being detected. 2. Do put your alarm on. I know they can be annoying. However, even the little blinking light can deter the wishful. 3. Park in well-lit areas whenever possible. This keeps many at bay, due to the possibility of being seen. 4. Don’t talk in the parking lot about where you live or where you are going, ie. to eat or shopping. This gives a time frame and opportunity. Overall these are basic ideas but they can save your vehicle and you from damage and theft. Automotive safety during the holidays is easy b ... read more

There are two things most people hate spending money on dental work and car repair, especially after the holidays. Neither are pleasant experiences and both can be quite costly. (no offense to the dentists in the group) However, just like preventative dental care saves you money in the long run, preventative car maintenance or repair can save you money. Bring your car to your auto repair shop in San Jose for its regular “check-up”. This will help you stay on top of things and allow you to catch potentially expensive auto repairs before they get there. Regular automotive repair and maintenance can keep your vehicle running at optimum performance as well as keeping things assessed so that when something isn’t right you can catch it before it leaves you stranded