Whole Auto
400 Petaluma Blvd. South, Petaluma, California
Wherever life takes you, Whole Auto can help you get there.
At Whole Auto in Petaluma, our years of auto repair experience means our ASE Certified technicians have the know how and experience to find the problem and make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition. Whole Auto will repair tires, brakes, transmissions and more, with the honesty and integrity that all our customers enjoy.
Your automobile gets high-quality parts backed by nationwide warranties, plus enjoy peace of mind knowing that we are the premier Petaluma auto repair shop.
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There's a good chance that at some point in your long driving career you'll be faced with a body repair. That aggro jerk in the lifted Dodge 4x4 who thinks four inches is a safe distance between your bumpers at 50 mph might end up taking a bite out of the rear of your vehicle. Or that teenager in his parents' mega SUV might shave a few pounds off your bumper in a parking lot. Whatever the cause, it happens. Most of the time, and thankfully, the damage from low impact collisions is confined to the bumper. Traditionally these bumpers are simply replaced due to time and other constraints. You can make bumper repair a Greener affair by having your plastic bumper cover repaired rather than replaced. Modern methods allow for seamless and near-perfect repairs to plastic bumpers. And think of that huge hunk of plastic you'll be keeping out of the landfill! Remember the tip: Repair, don't replace.
Quick Tip for Green Body Repairs originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 10:18:59.
There's no reason to go to the dealer or even pay that little guy at the watch repair place to put a new battery in your dead keyfob remote. Carmel didn't want to pay, and she took matters into her own hands. She even had enough spare time to send me a nice note about it:
Dear Matt, I wanted to thank you for the article on how to change the batteries in the mercedes remote! It worked perfectly.
Carmel York
Having saved a bunch of money, and having the satisfaction of fixing something herself, Carmel can spend her extra loot on something for herself -- like an exciting New Year's party hat!
Another Saved Remote! originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at 20:44:54.
I'm no expert on auto insurance, which is why I'm leaving the auto insurance advice to the experts at Smartmoney.com. They recently published this interesting and enlightening article, "10 Things Your Auto Insurer Won't Tell You." It's definitely worth a read. For example, did you know that your insurance rate can be affected by your credit history? Wow, that can be a real bummer for somebody with a perfect driving record but an old credit card default. Check it out.
10 Things To Know About Auto Insurance originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at 20:44:20.
It's amazing to me how many Americans are embracing the concept of Green living. We're not only recycling, but it seems more and more people are starting to make regular decisions based on their impact on the environment. I think it's great! Well, unless it means I can't drive my vintage cars anymore, I'll jump teams for that. But in the spirit of a more Green lifestyle, I think it's always a good idea to consider Mother Earth when we have the chance. Repairing your car after it suffers body or paint damage is a good opportunity to make a Green decision. Auto painting is traditionally an environmentally unfriendly process. Chemicals in the paint are very hard on the atmosphere. With no alternative, body shops are forced to make the sacrifice and minimize the harm done by incorporating expensive filtration systems and efficient use of materials. Even then auto painting is an environmental disaster. Thankfully, we now have a Green alternative for painting your car. Newly adopted water-based paints are making a huge difference in the environmental impact of auto painting. Brands like PPG's Envirobase auto paint provide the same paint quality your car came with without the headache. If you're having body work or paint repair done on your car, make it a Green repair and find a shop who uses a water-based paint exclusively.
Want Your Body Repair to be Green? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 22:18:58.
Got a car guy or gal on your list that still needs a great gift? Don't despair, there's still time to order online and have something amazing and original at your door in time for the big day. Check out my two hot gift lists, Great Car Gifts Under $20 and Great Car Gifts Under $100 and you're bound to find something. Get clickin'!
Great Last Minute Gifts for Car Folk! originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 22:16:53.
It's amazing to me how many Americans are embracing the concept of Green living. We're not only recycling, but it seems more and more people are starting to make regular decisions based on their impact on the environment. I think it's great! Well, unless it means I can't drive my vintage cars anymore, I'll jump teams for that. But in the spirit of a more Green lifestyle, I think it's always a good idea to consider Mother Earth when we have the chance. Repairing your car after it suffers body or paint damage is a good opportunity to make a Green decision. Auto painting is traditionally an environmentally unfriendly process. Chemicals in the paint are very hard on the atmosphere. With no alternative, body shops are forced to make the sacrifice and minimize the harm done by incorporating expensive filtration systems and efficient use of materials. Even then auto painting is an environmental disaster. Thankfully, we now have a Green alternative for painting your car. Newly adopted water-based paints are making a huge difference in the environmental impact of auto painting. Brands like PPG's Envirobase auto paint provide the same paint quality your car came with without the headache. If you're having body work or paint repair done on your car, make it a Green repair and find a shop who uses a water-based paint exclusively.
Want Your Body Repair to be Green? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 10:13:01.
After a conversation with a fellow shop owner recently about auto warranties, I decided to add a quick note to tell all of you to beware of 99% of the warranties out there. If you buy an extended warranty from your dealer as your manufacturer's warranty is running out (which I don't recommend, by the way), it's most likely legitimate. They may do a little fast talking, but you won't be scammed. What are bogus are the type of warranty that is sold to you over the phone, with no inspection of your vehicle. A huge percentage of the time these warranties will take your premiums and leave you high and dry when it comes time to do a major repair on your car. If you are considering adding warranty protection, read all of the fine print and do a LOT of research online to see what other people think about the warranty. Be safe!
Beware of Auto Warranties originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 09:08:31.
The debate over correct tire pressure never seems to cool. There are actually a few debates. Two favorites are the"tire pressure vs. gas mileage" debate and the "sidewall vs. door jamb" debate. A recent letter from Diana got me interested yet again in the latter argument:
Diana writes: I'm researching this and it seems there is a 50/50 agreement between the tire "experts". 50 percent say look on side wall of tire and 50 percent say use car rating on inside door panel. I've used the inside of door panel rating and my tires wear on the outsides, which proves underinflation and this is evident on all 4 tires.
Aha! Now we have some evidence against the door jambers. If you think of the issue logically, it only makes sense that every tire is different, some vastly, and the tire manufacturer is going to know better what pressure is optimum. I think the info on the door jamb is only reliable if you use the exact tire your car came with every time you buy replacements. I know others of you see things differently -- let the debate rage on!
More Debate Over Tire Pressure originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 01:06:19.
We all know how important it is to keep up with our car or truck's regular maintenance. Without the attention it needs, your vehicle will surely fail you sooner than it should. Oil changes are a given maintenance procedure, but what about some of the less common jobs? Are they necessary or just a way for repair shops and auto parts stores to get a few more dollars out of your pocket? The debates over necessary or unnecessary maintenance procedures have been raging for as long as cars have been on the road. Every mechanic and do-it-yourself car owner has an opinion about what cars need and how often they need it. So what maintenance fits into the don't-need-it category? I'll throw the first one out there -- the chassis lube. Most cars made in the past few decades have almost nothing to lubricate chassis-wise. The cars' aren't even built the way they were back in the chassis lube days!
What maintenance do you see as unnecessary? Engine flushes? 3000-mile oil changes? Let me know!
Is some maintenance unnecessary? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 21:03:43.
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