Santa Cruz Auto Repair

When it’s time for a professional brake inspection and repairs, there are usually warning signs, here is an abbreviated list: “Spongy” brake pedal - if you press the brake pedal and it feels “spongy” or soft, it can indicate brake problems – time to get the brake system checked out by a professional mechanic. Brakes that squeak – usually a sign that something is wrong with the brakes, time to get your vehicle to a repair shop asap. Car shakes during braking – shaking or strong vibrations during braking usually indicate problems with warped rotors. Rotor replacement is the likely solution. Modern rotors tend to be too thin to allow for rotor resurfacing. “ABS” warning light – anti-lock brake warning light indicates a problem with the ABS / anti-lock braking system. We recommend visiting a professional mechanic to diagnose and repair this problem. Good ... read more

Goodyear Tires and Auto Repair in Santa Cruz offers comprehensive auto maintenance, diagnostics, and auto repair services. Our nationally ASE certified technicians use the latest digital tools to diagnose your vehicle, and to make sure they get to the root cause of all problems it may exhibit. Only then we start the repair process, and once the repairs are completed, we test our work to make sure your vehicle works flawlessly. For your peace of mine, repairs performed at our Santa Cruz auto repair garage are covered by 2 year / 24,000 miles warranty. In the olden days, car repair used to be pretty simple. But today cars are full of computer technology, with dozens of embedded computers in every modern vehicle. At Goodyear Tires and Auto Repair we employ highly skilled technicians, and no repair is too big or too small. Whether your Toyota needs a new fuel cap to clear the check engine light, or your Honda requires new brake pads because old ones are squeaking we are h ... read more

Whether you loved the original Volkswagen Beetle or the New Beetle, we are sad to report that Volkswagen decided that 2019 will be the last year that Volkswagen New Beetle will be produced. At Goodyear Tires and Auto Repair in Santa Cruz we will continue to maintain and repair your Volkswagen, and at this point in time, we do not foresee any problems with parts availability. Introduced in 1998, the New Beetle was a worthy successor to the original Beetle. Unfortunately, sales declined during the last few years, and Volkswagen management decided to discontinue production.   But just because Volkswagen decided to discontinue New Beetle does not mean you should not own one.  There are plenty of pre-owned vehicles available for purchase. Should you decide to buy one, we highly recommend a comprehensive Volkswagen pre-purchase inspection. Goodyear Tires and Auto Repair on Water Street can inspect the vehicle BEFORE you complete the purchase, and provide you with a detailed repo ... read more

Car Noises – Is Your Car Trying to Tell You Something? Even though we don’t think about it, we are very much attuned to the sounds our car makes – that’s why we instantly notice when it “sounds different”. Sometimes it’s a one-time event – it goes away not to return – this usually is not a cause for concern (unless it’s a loud bang). But if your car starts to sound strange, especially if you are hearing unusual noises from the engine area – it’s time to take it to your trusted mechanic for a checkup. Santa Cruz Goodyear Tires and Auto Repair employs ASE nationally certified technicians who have the skills and the latest equipment necessary to diagnose and fix problems your vehicle may be experiencing. Here are some of the noises that should motivate you to set up an appointment: clunking when braking, grinding manual transmission when shifting, rattles beneath the vehicle, knocking from the en ... read more