Albany Auto Repair

Toyota Battery Replacement in Albany, CA Your Toyota’s battery must be in top condition if it will be able to start your vehicle and power other electronic components. While the average lifespan of a car battery is 4-5 years, it may last longer or die sooner, especially since weather, automotive care and other factors are involved. It’s best to plan on replacing the battery every 5 years, so you never face a no-start situation. Car batteries seldom die suddenly. There are often warning signs that tell you that your battery is starting to go. Here are the top signs. Struggles to start  A clear-cut sign that your Toyota’s battery needs a replacement is if you’re having trouble starting your car. You turn the key only to find that it is slow to fire up. The lights may even begin flicker and your vehicle makes an unusual noise. All these likely indicate a failing battery. Battery is cracked, swollen or leaking ... read more

Toyota Spark Plugs Replacement in Albany, CA Spark plugs are small, inconspicuous, yet they play vital role in powering your Toyota. At Adams Autoworx Albany we offer broad range of Toyota maintenance services and repairs, including spark plugs replacement. Spark plugs generate the sparks that ignite the air-fuel mixture, as it burns, the expanding gases generate the power to move pistons inside of cylinders, which ultimately gets translated into power for the wheels. Signs your Toyota needs new spark plugs Worn or damaged spark plugs usually give warning signs that they’re overdue for replacement. Here are a few signs to look out for. Trouble starting While bad battery is one of the reasons your Toyota may be difficult to start, there are times that your spark plugs are the culprit. When they’re dirty, damaged or worn out, the engine has to work harder to start your Toyota as there’s not enough spark to get thi ... read more

Auto Care in Albany, CA Adams Autoworx Albany provides comprehensive auto care for residents of Albany, Kensington, El Cerrito and Berkeley. We offer full range of automotive diagnostics, maintenance services, repair, as well as new tires, including Continental, Michelin, and Bridgestone tires. Over the years our automobiles have become much more reliable. This is due to improved manufacturing techniques, but also because cars are now full of sensors and embedded computers that warn us about impending problems. The dreaded “check engine light” is a perfect example. Nobody likes to see this warning light come “on”, but often it’s indicating that something needs to be corrected before it gets worse. The good news is that our cars tell us about developing problems long before they turn into major breakdowns or repairs. Our Albany car care facility offers broad range of services and repairs. Our equipment includes state-of-the-art digital diagnostics tools ... read more

Oil Change in Albany, CA   We normally don’t think much of oil change, yet it is one of the most beneficial maintenance tasks you can offer to your vehicle. Engine oil works under high pressures and high temperatures. Over time, it not only loses its original mechanical and chemical properties, but also picks up a lot of gunk and debris that naturally get created during engine operation.  When we perform an oil change at our Albany auto repair shop, we replace the oil filter, which removes the debris from the circulating oil, and provide your vehicle with fresh oil, which has chemical and physical parameters specified by your vehicle’s manufacturer.  Regular oil changes help to extend engine life, and they also give our nationally certified technicians an opportunity to check other sub-systems of your vehicle for any impending problems. We will also check your vehicle’s tires and adjust tire pressure if needed.  If your vehicle uses convention ... read more

Brakes are the most important safety system in a vehicle as they help to prevent accidents. As a result, they should always be in top working condition. While routine brake inspection is vital to prevent problems, issues can still develop in between checkups. Here are the top five ways to know your car needs brake service. 1. ABS light is on Your dashboard has several indicators that turn on when dealing with a potential or existing problem. So if a light that says ABS illuminates on your dashboard, it's your car's way of telling you that its sensors have detected some problem and that your brakes need servicing. ABS stands for Anti-Lock Braking System, and the light is usually either red, orange, or yellow, which means it is fairly obvious to spot when it comes on.  2. Vibration while driving If you can feel a vibration in the brake pedal, steering, or throughout the car anytime, you brake, head over to an auto repair shop immediately ... read more