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Monthly Archives: July 2021

BMW E60 Repair Shop

BMW E60 Repair Shop

BMW E60 repair and maintenance on the  are very common for us to see in our shop. Whether it be for brake repair, oil leaks, or severe engine problems, we can fix it all! The BMW E60 was the designated title given to the 5-series that was produced by BMW from 2003-2010. The E60 was the name given for the 5-series sedan models, and the E61 was the title given for the wagon version of the same platform. In 2005 BMW introduced the E60 M5 model. Over time we have found a few common issues associated with the BMW E60 models. Oil Leak on a BMW E60 The BMW E60 is known to suffer from common oil leaks. The areas that we see oil leaks on these BMWs are the oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, and the oil filter housing. Thrust Arm Bushings on BMW E60 Failed front thrust arm bushings are common on the BMW E60 and replacing these can make a huge difference on heavier cars like these. When we replace front thrust arm bushings, we install solid rubber that usually lasts longer than the OEM ... read more

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BMW Service

Trustworthy Mechanic in North County San Diego

Trustworthy Mechanic in North County San Diego

We believe that finding a Trustworthy mechanic is a crucial factor when trying to find the best place in San Diego to have your car repaired. Excellent customer service, trust, good communication, and a high-quality repair are all factors that should be highly considered when searching for a Repair Shop Near Me. There is nothing worse than taking your car in for repair only to leave a shop feeling like you spent way too much money on something that you know nothing about. Providing the best customer experience possible backed by a very high-quality repair has been the backbone of our Service Center for years. Our shop is located in Oceanside, CA, which is near Carlsbad, CA, and over the years we have continuously evolved our process to become the best that we can be! Common major issues that we see are engine repair, subframe reinforcement, and transmission problems. Minor repairs that we see are check engine light on, brake repair, and oil changes. Our Service Center focuses on BMW ... read more

Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?

Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?

There are a number of things that can lead to squeaking, squealing, or noisy brakes, but we have found a common cause for brakes squeaking to be the usage of low quality or incorrect brake components. The compounds and metals that make up your brake pads and rotors must be capable of handling the repeated abuse and heating up and cooling down of your brake pads and rotors. If your pads and rotors are not of a higher quality, over time those compounds will begin to break down and rub against each other and result in noise. The noises that you may hear coming from your brakes can actually be micro-vibrations coming from the metal to metal contact of your braking components. The micro-vibrations occur at a very high frequency and this is what can result in a high pitched squeal or a squeak while coming to a stop or hitting the brakes. We have a Brake Repair Shop located Near Carlsbad, CA and can inspect and fix your brakes today

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Brake Service

What is a Valve Cover?

What is a Valve Cover?

  A Valve Cover sits on your engine that encapsulates the cylinder head on your engine. Put simply, it covers the top of your engine and conceals your valves while preventing them from spewing oil all over your engine bay. In some models, a crankcase vent valve will be situated within the valve cover itself. Valve Cover Types There are a few different types of valve covers that consist of different materials. There are valve covers composed of metal (both aluminum and magnesium), and many newer cars have valve covers that are plastic. Valve Cover Issues Over time, the mating surface of a valve cover can become compromised and no longer seal as properly as it should. When this happens, we recommend replacing the valve cover and valve cover gasket at the same time. Magnesium valve covers typically do not hold up over time as well as Aluminum and Plastic valve covers. Also, cars that have built in crankcase vent valves are known to require valve cover replacement due to the crankc ... read more

Are You Dealing with Transmission Problems

Are You Dealing with Transmission Problems

Are you noticing any problems with the way your transmission is shifting? Common symptoms regarding transmission issues could consist of your transmission falling out of gear, transmission fluid leaking beneath your car, and lack of power among many other things! Over the years we have experienced and heard of many different symptoms in BMW, Mercedes, and Audi transmissions. In some situations, we are able to relieve these symptoms with a transmission service where fluids are exchanged. In other cases, the only solution would be to replace the transmission. Transmission Type Depending on whether your car is an automatic transmission or a manual transmission, issues can differ. With a manual transmission, some of your issues could be in relation to your clutch, whereas with an automatic car you would more likely be facing issues with the whole transmission. We Can Help If you are experiencing issues with your transmission and don’t know where to start, contact us ... read more

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