Automotive Industry News & Information - Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes. While there is a multitude of configurations and levels of complexity in automotive brake systems, they all essentially work the same way. Disregarding anti-lock brake systems and the like, this is how braking works in its simplest form.

Increasingly, technology in automobiles is becoming more sophisticated, and more and more systems have become reliant on electronic control modules to operate. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we have the trained technicians and the equipment necessary to deal with issues that arise as a result of these components.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing major engine issues, the technicians at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA have you covered. Do you hear the engine knocking when it decides to start? Is there smoke pouring from your truck’s exhaust pipe? Whether you’re burning oil, your engine is on its last leg, or has simply given up altogether, we can help. And if you’re not sure what you need, we can help with that too.

Ride quality is an essential part of your driving experience. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we strive to keep your car, truck, or SUV as smooth and comfortable to drive as the day it came off the lot. Your shock absorbers play a huge role in ride quality; here’s what you should know.

Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.

Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we know that the first and most important step toward keeping your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road, is knowing how to properly care for it. Here are a few tips on how to keep your vehicle in shape.