Has Chrysler really been around for 100 years? Yes indeed, Walter Chrysler brought Chrysler Corporation to life in June of 1925. It is amazing that a company that was started just four years before the Great Depression managed to not only survive but to thrive, and that 100 years later it’s still creating new models, including the award winning Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Doral’s Auto Repair salutes Chrysler Corporation – well done! As for owners of Chrysler vehicles – we continue to provide full support for Chrysler Pacifica (including the plug-in hybrid version), Chrysler Voyager minivan, and PT Cruiser and Chrysler 300 – even though these last two models have been discontinued, so far parts are available, so we continue to service and repair these vehicles. Our family owned and operated San Leandro auto care shop provides full range of automotive services, diagnostics, and if necessary, repairs. Repairs carried out by our nationally ASE-certified mechanics are backed by a 36,000-mile / 3-year warranty. So whether your Chrysler needs check engine light diagnostics, new tires, a/c recharge (we offer both R134a and R1234YF refrigerants), transmission service, or simply an oil change, call Doral’s in San Leandro – our friendly service advisors will be happy to answer your questions and can make an appointment while on the phone – or you can make an appointment on our website – day or night.

Doral's Auto Repair in San Leandro, CA, offers expert serpentine belt replacement to prevent breakdowns and keep your engine components running smoothly.

It’s been a warm year, but the winter chills are upon us. So it is time to bring your vehicle to our San Leandro auto repair facility for a Winter Checkup. As the weather gets colder, your vehicle’s systems are put under more strain. We want to make sure that everything is working just right, so there are no unpleasant surprises in your future. Your vehicle’s battery can be a concern – cold weather makes batteries less efficient. A marginal battery that worked flawlessly during warm summer months may die unexpectedly on a cold winter morning. That’s why battery check, and verification that it holds a charge, is a high priority. Heating system should be checked as well. While you can perform the basic test yourself – it either heats the car or does not, it’s good to have a professional check the system for any issues that might not be immediately obvious, or may not quite impact its heating capability– yet. It’s good to check the defrost function as well. And then there are tires. When it comes to wet weather, tires are a safety item. Bold tires greatly increase probability of hydroplaning and risk of an accident. If your vehicle needs to stop suddenly on a wet roadway, bold tires are not your friend. You can inspect the tires yourself, or let our technicians inspect the tires for you. This is also a good time to check tire alignment and perform tire alignment if necessary. We recommend combining Winter Checkup with an oil change – you save time, and we will also perform our complimentary digital vehicle inspection which is designed to uncover any developing problems. If we find any, you will have an opportunity to plan ahead and get them fixed before the full brunt of winter storms is upon us. So call our San Leandro auto repair shop, and our friendly service advisors will be happy to answer your questions and schedule an appointment. If you find online scheduling more convenient, you can do so on our website.

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Doral’s Auto Repair in San Leandro offers a broad range of automotive maintenance services, including transmission fluid change. Unlike oil change, which for most of us is regular event with a 6 month interval, transmission fluid change rarely comes on our radar. The post Transmission Fluid Change in San Leandro, CA appeared first on Doral's Auto Repair.

J.D. Power recently released its 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study. It is based on responses from owners of vehicles manufactured in 2021 – the vehicles were three years old at the time of the study. The post J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study – Cars Are Getting Worse appeared first on Doral's Auto Repair.