Automotive Tips - Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Chances are you don’t pay much attention to your vehicle’s battery until it dies, when you get to perform the dreary dual task of waiting for a jump while simultaneously calling for an appointment to get a new battery fitted. Of course, that’s if you’re sure it’s the battery that’s dead in the first place. The only way to be certain is to take it in to be tested. However, it generally helps to know the health of your vehicle battery prior to finding yourself stranded.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma.

At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma has you covered.

Tires are what keeps your vehicle rolling, literally. Many people have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair, we want to break it down for you so that it's easier to understand. There are four main categories of tires, and the right ones for you will depend on the kind of driving you do. Let's talk more about that!

Injectors are a primary component on any diesel engine, old or new. Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge pickup, clean and fully operational injectors are an absolutely essential aspect of maintaining an efficient and powerful engine. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, CA, we offer a variety of injector solutions, from cleaning them, to diagnosing problematic injectors, to replacing them.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Glenn's Auto & Truck Repair in Petaluma, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.