Solana Beach Auto Repair

Rancho Santa Fe Automotive Concierge Service Rancho Santa Fe Automotive Concierge Service, provided by DRIVE AutoCare, is a complimentary service whereby we pick your vehicle up at you home, drive it to our facility, repair it, wash it (if on list of services requested), and return it to your driveway or garage -- like it never even happened! How does it work?  It's easy:  Call either of our Solana Beach locations and schedule an appointment.  North Cedros 858-793-0560 or Highway 101 858-755-5015.  We will drive to your home (or office) and leave our vehicle in your driveway.  We will then drive your car to the respective location.  We will perform all necessary repairs and charge your credit card for payment.  We will return your car to your home. This is better than driving to the dealer, waiting in line, checking in, getting a loaner car, drivin ... read more

Tires Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Sante Fe Tires Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Sante Fe requires consumers of tires to consider the following when purchasing new tires in order to maximize their value: 1. Size Matters:  A tire's size is listed on its sidewalls in a sequence such as P265/70R16.  Replacement tires should always match what's noted in your owner's manual or car door jamb, not necessarily what's currently on your vehicle. 2. Age Matters:   Tires naturally deteriorate over time and even faster in warmer climates.  A tire's manufacture date is noted as a four-digit number following a letter sequence beginning with DOT, indicating the week and year it was manufactured — 5009, for instance, means the 50th week of 2009.  Vehicle manufacturers recommend you replace tires after six ... read more

Interstate Batteries Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe A trusted brand for over 65 years, Interstate Batteries Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe are backed by a worry-free, nationwide warranty and they are the official battery of Joe Gibbs Racing.  Fact:  Interstate Batteries is the #1 recycler of batteries, they recycle more than they sell.  Interstate's long-lasting batteries promise to provide equal or improved power for your vehicle. Whether you’re looking for superior performance in hot or cold weather or dependable power for long hauls, Interstate has the perfect battery for your veh ... read more

Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, VW Repair in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe DRIVE AutoCare's German auto repair mechanics (Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, VW Repair in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe) are highly trained to diagnose, service, and maintain the superior braking, engine and suspension systems that are characteristic of German engineered automobiles. These sophisticated vehicles call for a high level of care and maintenance to retain maximum performance. Germany is listed as one of four of the top auto manufacturing countries along with China, Japan, and the United States.  Germany is considered the birthplace of high performance automobiles and the history of automobiles there is as diverse as the makes and models that were developed there. It all began in 1886 when the first gasoline-powered car was designed by C ... read more

Oil Change in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe Here's 3 technical reasons why you should regularly perform an Oil Change in Solana Beach, Del Mar, Cardiff, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe: Oil is subject to high temperatures and, as anti-oxidizing and anti-wear additives break down, sludge can form, making it difficult for oil to flow and squeeze itself between moving metal parts. Viscosity modifiers break down after exposure to high temperatures, making the oil thinner at high temps and less effective at separating metal parts sliding past one another. Metal, dirt, soot and other particulate buildup in oil —much of which is too small to get caught by the filter— which causes the fluid to become abrasive, significantly accelerating engine wear. Over time, detergents and dispersants that are meant to combat those small insolubles break down, and ar ... read more

  Brake Repair Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe Your brakes may be trying to tell you something about Brake Repair Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe.  According to the Car Care Council, a properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems. DRIVE AutoCare offers free brake inspections at all three locations. “While an annual brake inspection is a good way to ensure brake safety, motorists should not ignore signs that their brakes need attention,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Knowing the key warning signs that your brakes may need maintenance will go a long way toward keeping you and others safe on the road.”  Look and listen to the f ... read more

Rancho Santa Fe Auto Repair Factory Scheduled Maintenance Rancho Santa Fe Auto Repair Factory Scheduled Maintenance, provided by DRIVE AutoCare in Solana Beach, is much more convenient and much lower priced than the dealer. We also offer complimentary concierge door-to-door service for clients in Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch. According to the Car Care Council, keeping a vehicle running well, today and down the road, is routine maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to put off even basic maintenance. In a recent study, the council found that 89% of vehicles were in need of at least one service or repair. : 25% of cars had low or dirty engine oil. 13% had low or contaminated brake fluid. 18% had dirty air filters. ... read more

Rancho Santa Fe Car Repair with Concierge Door-to-Door Service We are excited to announce that DRIVE AutoCare is now offering Rancho Santa Fe Car Repair with Concierge Door-to-Door Service. As a complimentary service at no extra charge, we will pickup you car at your home, perform any necessary repairs & maintenance, and return the vehicle to your home, typically all in the same day. We realize that driving to the dealer in Carlsbad, Kearny Mesa or Miramar Road can be a real chore, taking as much as 2 hours out of your day between driving back and forth to the dealer, waiting for a service adviser and checking out a loaner vehicle. With this in mind, we have developed our Rancho Santa Fe Door-to-Door Concierge Service to save our clients a lot of time and frustration. And since we typically have your ... read more

The Dealer Alternative in Solana Beach: DRIVE AutoCare! Why is DRIVE the dealer alternative? Price: Many industry studies have found that independent repair shops cost significantly less than the dealer. At DRIVE, we are priced significantly below the dealers because our overhead is much lower. And you should know that bringing your car to the dealer for regularly scheduled maintenance does not (and can not) void the manufacturer's warranty. Convenience: Most automotive dealers are grouped in areas like Carlsbad and Kearny Mesa. DRIVE AutoCare has two locations conveniently located in Solana Beach that serve the communities of Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff and Encinitas. Drop you car at DRIVE and we are happy to shuttle you home or to work.... or you can easily jump on the train to San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles. Or better ... read more

Auto Repair Customers are 65% Women The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence estimates that Auto Repair Customers are 65% Women.  And 9 out of 10 women responding to a recent Car Care Council survey said they believe auto repair shop operators treat them differently because they are women. Kelly Johnson, Service Manager DRIVE AutoCare 128 N. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA At DRIVE AutoCare we understand women may not always feel as comfortable in an Auto Repair Shop as men but that is certainly not an excuse to treat them any different. We love our women customers and we are taking the following steps to improve the experience of our female customers: We have the ONLY female Service Manager in North County San Diego When customers walk in our door, we always do our best to welcome them and make them feel comfortable When explaining repair and maintenance issues, we use laymen&rsquo ... read more