Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma

5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Petaluma drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-ma...

Published on: Nov 30, 2025

Thermostat

The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Petaluma residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comf...

Published on: Nov 02, 2025

Customer Detective Work Helps Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma Help You

One might say the most challenging part of being your friendly and knowledgeable Local Heroes Auto Repair of Petaluma in Petaluma is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a ...

Published on: Sep 21, 2025

Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...

Published on: Sep 29, 2024

Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)

No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes. It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands ...

Published on: Sep 15, 2024

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...

Published on: Jul 14, 2024

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car and a travel kit tailor...

Published on: Jun 23, 2024

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...

Published on: Jun 09, 2024

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