Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...

Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Petaluma

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...

Published on: Mar 09, 2025

No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

You've just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn't working. You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your service advisor has told you it'...

Published on: Nov 10, 2024

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...

Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Petaluma making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been pr...

Published on: Nov 20, 2023

A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)

You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition. But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it. Several things can...

Published on: Oct 20, 2023

Light into Darkness (Vehicle Lighting)

You need to be able to see at night and have other vehicles see you as well. Spend a few minutes to check and make sure all your vehicle's outside lights are working. It might help to have...

Published on: Aug 10, 2023

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...

Published on: May 01, 2023

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