Torrance Area Auto Repair

Why a Spotless Ride Can Make All the Difference When Allergies Strike. As spring approaches, the air fills with the delightful fragrance of blooming flowers and the gentle hum of bees. However, for many individuals, this also signals a less pleasant arrival: constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and ongoing sniffles—the unwelcome signs of allergy season. While we typically view our homes as refuges from allergens, it's crucial to recognize that our vehicles play an equally important role in shielding us from pollen and dust. Although cleaning your car during this period may initially seem like a luxury—it is actually an essential practice that can greatly improve your daily commute by reducing allergen-related discomfort.  Breathing Easier on the Road While in your car, you're occupying a confined space where elevated pollen levels during allergy season can pose problems. Getting your vehicle detailed guarantees that interior surfaces, vents, and air filters are th ... read more

Greetings from Walt's Auto Service in this cheerful April weather! As daylight extends and the temperature climbs, it's an ideal time to start mapping out those exciting family road trips. Yet, going on such adventures with kids comes with its own unique set of difficulties - particularly, keeping everyone engaged while driving continuously. That is why we have put together a handbook for you that assists you in finding just the right audiobooks and streaming apps for your family experience. Our blog will introduce you to these enchanting tales that transform every car ride into an amazing journey; furthermore, we'll give recommendations on how to access them online easily - be it through paying fees or signing up free-of-cost via local libraries' resources. How to Access Thanks to numerous apps and library services, finding audiobooks for your upcoming family road trip has become effortless. These resources provide a vast range of audio stories that cater to all tast ... read more

  How many people in your inner circle know CPR? Do you know? It’s been researched and discovered that, sadly, 70 percent of Americans feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency. This feeling of helplessness is due to improper training or a complete lack of it. This alarming statistic hit’s very close to home- “because home is where 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur.” - CPR.BLOG. Our team at Walt’s Auto Service wants to highlight an event dedicated to changing this significant and deadly statistic for the better. Our shop and crew are close to this organization because its founder is one of our employees’ sons, which we will get to later. Introducing the Heartshield Project. “The Heartshield Project is a non-profit organization with a mission to save lives through education about Sudden Cardiac Arrest, SCA, its risk factors ... read more

At Walt’s Auto Service we want to celebrate EARTH DAY and every day by sharing with you CAR CARE COUNCILS suggestions to help you be greener for a better and more sustainable environment and keep your car running healthy and green! Drive Green – Recognize that how your drive has a lot to do with fuel economy. Avoid sudden starts and stops and go the speed limit. Jerky and aggressive driving decreases your miles per gallon (MPG) and increases wear and tear on your vehicle. Minimize unnecessary miles by combining errands in one trip. Get a Tune-Up – Regular tune-ups, maintenance and having clean air filters will help your car pollute less and burn less gas. With a proper tune-up, you can save 4% on the cost of gas and up to 40% by replacing a faulty oxygen sensor. Simply changing the car’s air filter can improve efficiency by 10%. Lighten the Load – Get the junk out of the trunk and the stuff out of your ... read more