Berkeley Auto Repair

Holiday road trips are hard on cars in ways many drivers do not notice right away. Hours of steady highway speeds, winter weather, and heavy traffic can quietly wear down tires, brakes, fluids, and suspension parts. A few smart services after the holidays keep small issues from turning into big repairs. 1. Inspect and Rotate Your Tires After Long Highway Miles Tires usually show holiday wear first. Long straight stretches can flatten the center of the tread on overinflated tires, while tight city parking and last-minute lane changes chew up the edges. You might notice new vibrations, humming noises, or a slight pull in the steering wheel once you are back to normal driving. A post-trip tire visit should include a careful tread check, a look for nails or sidewall damage, and setting pressures to the specification on the door jamb. Rotating the tires at this point helps even out any new wear patterns from the trip. That simple step gives you a better grip for winter c ... read more

Your Honda Pilot can serve in multiple roles – from weekend family trips to daily commutes to school and to work. Given the sorry state of the Bay Area roads, chances are its suspension will be put under undue strain. From potholes to uneven pavement, the suspension keeps your ride smooth and steering predictable. When parts begin to wear, comfort and safety can suffer without much warning. That’s why regular Honda Pilot suspension service is so important. At Oceanworks auto care shop in Berkeley we help Honda Pilot owners stay ahead of suspension problems.  We can inspect key components such as shocks, struts, control arms, bushings, and wheel bearings. These parts naturally wear over time, so regular inspections are highly recommended. If the parts are at the end of their useful life, or sustained damage, we can perform shocks and struts, bushings or control arms replacements. .One of the most common suspension-related repairs on the Honda Pilot involves worn shock ... read more