Torrance Area Auto Repair

Welcome the Season with a Gleaming Vehicle and Fresh Fragrance Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to refresh and rejuvenate than by giving your car a good spring cleaning? A thorough spring cleaning improves your car's appearance and can help maintain its health and longevity. Summer is a popular time for outdoor activities here in Torrance, CA, such as hiking, biking, and visiting the local beaches. Overall, summer in Torrance is a great time to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoor activities that Southern California offers, which means it's a good time to give your car some extra TLC before a summer full of adventure. This blog will explore some of the best spring cleaning hacks for your car, from cleaning the vents to removing pet hair. We'll also discuss the importance of car cleaning and how it can benefit you and your vehicle.   How do you make a car clean and happy? You give it a "spa" day! And that's precisely why we'r ... read more

Happy April, and we welcome you to Walt's Auto Service monthly blog. This month is National Car Care Month, and we care about you and your car. Your vehicle is a significant investment, and you want to keep it running in peak condition to keep you on the road for many years ahead. Spring is upon us. Bring your car down to Walt's Auto Service and prep your vehicle for those upcoming spring and summer road trips you have been dreaming about. When we think about National Car Care month, what do we think about? We think about enjoying our whip on our awesome road trip, taking basic maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, and random checkups under the hood for granted because your trusted auto repair technicians at Walt’s Auto Service are on your team. Why do we do these regular service checkups? Because our whip needs to roll, so we can cruise to the car shows.   Maintaining your vehicle:  Take a look at all the cars around you; they all need regular mainte ... read more

      Why would I change my Air Filter? Spring is just around the corner, so now, more than ever, would be the perfect time to get going with some timely maintenance on your vehicle. Begin by replacing your air filters and your engine filter.  Make sure you check these items off your list before dust, dirt, and pollen become too much of a problem for your filters to manage, causing your car to slow down and the quality of your inside air to diminish. Let the professionals at Walt's Auto Service take care of your needs.   What are the main types of Air Filters? Two main types of air filters are installed in modern vehicles. The first is the cabin air filter, usually located under the dashboard or in the glove compartment. Replace them regularly to prevent pollen, dust, dirt, and other pollutants from entering the vents into the car, causing unpleasant odors or inhibiting your breathing. The engine air filter is the other important one to consider ... read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With so much love and appreciation in the air, what is a better time to express similar affection for your car?  With substantial rain storms creating major flooding and hazardous conditions on our roadways and one major storm after the other keeping us on high alert, what was the unexpected has become the current norm. Keeping that in mind, your car may need a little extra tender loving care, especially if you didn’t take our recommended New Year’s resolutions for Auto Preventative Maintenance to heart. On the other hand, if you’ve made a romantic reservation this Valentine’s Day, don’t you and your date deserve to arrive in style and safety? We think so too!   Empty out your car and give it a wash Odds are the outside of your car has been deluged with torrential rain, covered in debris bought about by these storms with sticks, leaves, and dirt, and for those drivers in more mountainous areas ... read more

  We all want to save money and kick off the new year right. At Walt's Auto service, we want to share 12 maintenance tips that will save you money in our January blog. Who knows, perhaps you will save enough to take your family on a mini vacation road trip this summer!   Spare Tire Check We often take our tires for granted and just hop into our cars and drive from point A to point B. How often do you actually think of your tires? Now, when was the last time you thought about that spare tire in your trunk or mounted under your vehicle? Even less, right? Well, imagine finding yourself on the side of the road needing that tire, and it is flat. YIKES! Now you have to call a tow truck, spend a ½ day waiting around, and it might just cost hundreds of dollars on top of that. You might be thinking, hmmm, I better check my spare tire next time I hit the gas station, and yes, we encourage you to check all of your tires regularly, even though we hope to never need it; you ... read more

  What is the difference between an oil change and an oil change service?   Offering a fast 20-minute oil change sounds excellent to the busy family; however, it is overall a disservice to both vehicle and customer alike.   Here at Walt’s Auto Service, we believe not including a vehicle inspection with an oil change is risky for our customers. Imagine leaving an auto repair shop after your oil change just to have your serpentine belt break. What customer would not prefer, even expect an auto repair shop to inspect their car while it is already in the shop than find themselves broken down after leaving the parking lot of our auto repair shop?   As expert auto mechanics and auto technicians in the South Bay area, including Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Hawthorne, Carson, and Gardena, we see the value of vehicle inspections at every service, no matter the age of your car. We provide oil services to your car for your ... read more

When gorgeous leaves begin to fall, they collect on the roadway, become wet and soggy, and can get highly slippery; this can cause driving conditions similar to ice driving. On the rare occasion when the temperatures drop below freezing, wet leaves will also freeze and turn into dangerous slippery leaves on the roadway. Not only does this reduce the car's traction, potentially causing skidding or losing control of your vehicle, leaves often disguise the painted road markings, making it more challenging to know the locations of the lanes. Here are some tips to increase your safety this fall Drive slowly if you are driving on a road covered that is with leaves, especially when driving around turns. Always allow yourself plenty of room to stop in case of an emergency. When you keep a greater distance between you and the car in front of you, you keep everyone safer. A pile of leaves can make it difficult to see potholes and bumps in the road. Children love to jump into piles of le ... read more

  Summertime is here, and so is the heat. At Walt’s Auto Service, we care about you and your car, which is why we want to share summertime auto maintenance tips, so check out what you can do to extend the life of your vehicle.   Inspect the AC AC and summertime in California are synonymous. When the summertime heat hits, we want our AC system working without a struggle, so testing it is an important step in keeping ahead of the curve.  When you turn on your ac and have hot air blowing, it could mean that you need a Freon charge. This is the refrigerant your system is pressurized with. Topping off your system can be the boost you need; however, there could also be something else going on with your AC system that one of our trusty ASE-certified auto mechanics can diagnose and repair.   Check your tires' air pressure  After a long winter, wintertime wear and tear is likely on your tires. Be sure to check your air pressure and check for signs of i ... read more

  It's finally June, and our team wishes you and your family a wonderful sunny month. We wanted to change things up for this month's blog and tap into our adventure side with a blog focused on fun summer road trips you can take! In the mood for a quick drive or a weekend getaway? The excellent team at Walt's Auto Service has you covered with scenic plans & a vehicle that is fully prepared to get you to all your summer destinations safely. Topanga State Park Keeping it under two hours north of our shop located in the cliffs and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains lies Topanga State Park. This exquisite landscape features over 35 miles of trails through open grassland, large live oaks, and spectacular views of the wondrous Pacific Ocean. Being located entirely within the Los Angeles city limits, Topanga State Park is considered the world's largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. Here you can find great hikes and mountain biking trails for miles ... read more

Happy May to you all; our team at Walt's Auto Repair wants to tackle the daunting issue of brake maintenance & common problems drivers can run into if they aren't taken care of properly. Your vehicle's intricate brake system relies on each individual connected brake part to function successfully & safely. If a loose bolt or parts have become worn down, it will affect the entire brake system. The driver can hear or feel the first indicator that something is wrong. We will dive into different sounds & what they could mean for you & your vehicle's brake system.    Constant Squeaking  This noise is prevalent in older vehicles due to worn and tired brake pads. When these pads have reached their last leg, they are thin they can rub against your rotors. This sound is a warning sign for you to get new brake pads before further damage is done. If you have a new vehicle & this is occurring, it can be due to overheating due to the pads not bei ... read more