Articles About The Shop

In these articles we talk about some of our services, capabilities, and some of the things that set us apart. You can search this table using the search box to find an article. The table is sorted by date: newest articles to oldest articles, but you can also sort by name, author, or date, ascending or descending. If you don’t find what you were looking for here, try our other collection of articles.


TitleAuthonYear written
Why is it so hard to find Subaru oil filters?Paul Cortes2023
Full synthetic oil change for every carPaul Cortes2023
Catalytic converter theft prevention – How to + morePaul Cortes2023
2012-2016 Toyota Prius Plug-in (PHV) P0D67Paul Cortes2023
ADAS CalibrationPaul Cortes2022
Prius combination meter repairPaul Cortes2021
Smart key circuit board repairPaul Cortes2021
Privacy PolicyPaul Cortes2020
How to get around while your car is being servicedPaul Cortes2020
What to do while waiting for your carPaul Cortes2020
We service cars with R1234yfPaul Cortes2020
Lost car keysPaul Cortes2020
No Start / No Crank InspectionPaul Cortes2020
Replacement Car KeyPaul Cortes2019
Why won't you work on my car?Paul Cortes2019
Mag Lock Key ProtocolPaul Cortes2018
ASE Certified MechanicPaul Cortes2016
Car Service 30K/60K/90K/120KPaul Cortes2016
We do tires and alignmentPaul Cortes2014
What you should know before agreeing to major engine repairPaul Cortes2011
About our parts departmentPaul Cortes2010
Dropping off or picking up before or after normal business hoursChris Strohm2010
Hunter GSP9700 Road Force BalancerPaul Cortes2009
Yes, there really is an ArtChris Strohm2007
How we accidentally became a battery recycling centerPaul Cortes2006
Green auto repair business in Berkeley, CAPaul Cortes2004
Solar Panel Installation, 2003Paul Cortes2003
Free used oil collection in Berkeley, CAPaul Cortes2003
Shop SoftwarePaul Cortes2002