Posted on 11/30/2012
There are times when your Volkswagens will require maintenance and repair for various reasons. If you're the only person who works on your VW because you haven't found a trustworthy mechanic, you've come to the right place.The mission of our factory trained technicians is to figure out all repair situations -- the cause, how best to repair it accurately and quickly, and how to insure that you don't end up with a chronic mechanical problem. Our friendly service staff will explain repairs to you so that you understand why they happen, and how a possible change in the regular maintenance could help lower your repair costs. If you have yet to find that trusted mechanic for Volkswagen repair, Marin County has what you've been looking for. Learn more about our longstanding expertise by scheduling an appointment today for maintenance or repair, or simply to tour our shop. We guarantee to be the last and final stop in your search ... read more
Posted on 11/24/2012
Volkswagens are spectacular vehicles, but there are times when they will require maintenance and repair for various reasons. Are you the only person who works on your VW? It's hard to find a trustworthy mechanic, but wouldn’t it be great to always know exactly what service your Volkswagen is going to need so that you could plan for it? The mission of our factory trained technicians is to figure out all repair situations -- the cause, how best to repair it accurately and quickly, and how to insure that you don't end up with a chronic mechanical problem. Our friendly service staff will explain repairs to you so that you understand why they happen, and how a possible change in the regular maintenance could help lower your repair costs. If you have yet to find that trusted mechanic for Volkswagen repair, Marin County has what you've been looking for. Learn more about our longstanding expertise by scheduling an appointment today for maintenance or repair, or simply to tour our shop ... read more
Posted on 11/20/2012
Training is a key element among the best automotive mechanics. Bosch is the largest original-equipment parts manufacturer in the world, and the status of Bosch Master Tech is only awarded after a technician completes all training courses plus a qualifying electronic program, with Bosch. All Bosch Service Centers must pass a rigorous evaluation for acceptance into the program. These repair centers are frequently inspected to insure that Bosch standards are being adhered to. When you visit a Bosch Service Center, know that you will receive reliable repair and maintenance with exemplary customer service. When you are ready to forge a lifelong relationship with a Marin BMW mechanic, your vehicle is in capable hands with our certified Bosch Master Techs. Schedule an appointment today for high
Posted on 11/16/2012
The computer system that tracks information on different functions of your BMW is called iDrive. Some call it a "vehicle control system." iDrive combines the secondary systems of your car (audio, navigation, climate and communications), with various sensors. Then, magically, a message is displayed on an LCD screen in the middle of your dashboard. With a control knob and a menu button on your center console, you can scroll through the options and iDrive will inform you about your car's health. Got any more questions? We are full service BMW mechanics, and our technicians can handle routine service and complex diagnostics. With the latest in computerized diagnostic tools, we will service your BMW quickly and efficiently. Schedule an appointment today for one of our certified technicians to maintain or repair one of the world's finest driving machines
Posted on 11/5/2012
Are you the proud owner of a Mini Cooper? You may have experienced this common misdiagnosis for Minis: the Check Engine Light is on and the guy at the parts store tells you the O2 sensor code is setting it off. Many Mini owners believe this means they need a new catalytic converter, which comes at no small price. This is just one of many commonly misdiagnosed issues with this unique British mini-car. These mistakes can be costly and time consuming. In order to accurately diagnose a Mini, any mechanical problem requires more than just reading codes from an onboard computer. In our years of practice we have seen first hand the results of a bad diagnosis, bad business practices or a simple lack of experience. When a Mini owner brings us their vehicle for a second opinion, we have the expertise and technology to diagnose the issue accurately. As an owner of such a well-built machine, you should have confidence in the person who works on your Mini. We specialize in BMW, Mini, Audi, V ... read more