Services Offered at The Garage

European style Lube and Oil:


Our European style Lube and Oil service gives you a lot more than what you might expect; it's also a lot more inclusive than you will find at most "quicklube" establishments. Along with your oil change and new oil filter, your car has the following items serviced: door locks and hinges; battery acid levels; windshield washer fluid; all exterior lights; tire pressure; brake fluid; automatic transmission fluid; coolant; power steering fluid. This service is a thorough once-over of your entire vehicle, recommended every 5,000 miles.

Brakes:


Are your brakes squealing or screeching? We do everything from replacing worn brake pads to complete brake system overhauls. All cars with new brakes installed will receive thorough test-driving.

Pre-Purchase Inspection


Looking to purchase a used BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen or Volvo? We can check it out for you. All major components are checked and the vehicle is test-driven. We then update you with safety concerns and provide suggestions for future maintenance.

30 / 60 / 90,000 Mile Service:


Vehicle manufacturers recommend some major services at these large mileage markers. These services keep your vehicle running smoothly. Performing these services also helps you plan other necessary repairs that can keep you safe and even save you money. Please call for details.

Suspension:


Does anything rattle when you drive over bumps or the infamous Petaluma potholes? All the moving parts of your suspension affect everything from tire wear to ride comfort, steering response to handling, and much more. We service: shocks and struts; ball-joints; steering racks; tie-rods; mounts; and more. Having these items checked can ensure your comfort and safety, as well as lower costs by avoiding premature tire wear.

Safety Check:


If you are going on a long trip or just haven't seen us in a while, we recommend a safety check. Our technicians can look over the critical components of your vehicle to assist in keeping you on the road.

Engine Replacement/Rebuild:


If you have an air-cooled VW or even a newer vehicle, we can replace or rebuild your tired, worn engine. Please call for details. We specialize in rebuilding air-cooled Volkswagen (beetle, bus, thing, etc.) engines as well as the water-cooled Volkswagen Vanagon engines. Ask us about Subaru engine conversions for Vanagons.

Check Engine Light:


If you have a Check Engine Light on, you need to have your vehicle checked. Here at The Garage we have some of the latest computer dignostic equipment. This equipment lets us communicate with the various computer systems in newer vehicles to see what happening with them.

Tune-up:


Do you have an older car? Is it running rough? We can do a tune-up to beathe new life into your older Bimmer, Benz, V-dub, or Volvo.

Aftermarket Add-Ons and Performance Upgrades:


Aftermarket suspension components, wheels, and engine tuning chips are some of the upgrades we have experience with. We specialize in BMW 3-series performance upgrades. Please call for details.

Towing:


If you are not able to drive you vehicle to us, we are currently set up with the following local towing companies:

- Bay Bridge Garage Towing (707) 765-6710

- American Tow Service (707) 762-1056

- Bill's Towing (707) 769-9802

Additional Information:


Here at The Garage we are proud to service and repair most components of your vehicle. Are you having a problem? Do you wish to upgrade something? Time for some regular maintenance? Please give us a call.

Please note the following: The Garage is NOT a certified California Smog Test Facility and we do NOT service air conditioning (A/C) systems.