Torrance Area Auto Repair

Happy April, and we welcome you to Walt's Auto Service monthly blog. This month is National Car Care Month, and we care about you and your car. Your vehicle is a significant investment, and you want to keep it running in peak condition to keep you on the road for many years ahead. Spring is upon us. Bring your car down to Walt's Auto Service and prep your vehicle for those upcoming spring and summer road trips you have been dreaming about. When we think about National Car Care month, what do we think about? We think about enjoying our whip on our awesome road trip, taking basic maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, and random checkups under the hood for granted because your trusted auto repair technicians at Walt’s Auto Service are on your team. Why do we do these regular service checkups? Because our whip needs to roll, so we can cruise to the car shows.   Maintaining your vehicle:  Take a look at all the cars around you; they all need regular mainte ... read more

      Why would I change my Air Filter? Spring is just around the corner, so now, more than ever, would be the perfect time to get going with some timely maintenance on your vehicle. Begin by replacing your air filters and your engine filter.  Make sure you check these items off your list before dust, dirt, and pollen become too much of a problem for your filters to manage, causing your car to slow down and the quality of your inside air to diminish. Let the professionals at Walt's Auto Service take care of your needs.   What are the main types of Air Filters? Two main types of air filters are installed in modern vehicles. The first is the cabin air filter, usually located under the dashboard or in the glove compartment. Replace them regularly to prevent pollen, dust, dirt, and other pollutants from entering the vents into the car, causing unpleasant odors or inhibiting your breathing. The engine air filter is the other important one to consider ... read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With so much love and appreciation in the air, what is a better time to express similar affection for your car?  With substantial rain storms creating major flooding and hazardous conditions on our roadways and one major storm after the other keeping us on high alert, what was the unexpected has become the current norm. Keeping that in mind, your car may need a little extra tender loving care, especially if you didn’t take our recommended New Year’s resolutions for Auto Preventative Maintenance to heart. On the other hand, if you’ve made a romantic reservation this Valentine’s Day, don’t you and your date deserve to arrive in style and safety? We think so too!   Empty out your car and give it a wash Odds are the outside of your car has been deluged with torrential rain, covered in debris bought about by these storms with sticks, leaves, and dirt, and for those drivers in more mountainous areas ... read more

  We all want to save money and kick off the new year right. At Walt's Auto service, we want to share 12 maintenance tips that will save you money in our January blog. Who knows, perhaps you will save enough to take your family on a mini vacation road trip this summer!   Spare Tire Check We often take our tires for granted and just hop into our cars and drive from point A to point B. How often do you actually think of your tires? Now, when was the last time you thought about that spare tire in your trunk or mounted under your vehicle? Even less, right? Well, imagine finding yourself on the side of the road needing that tire, and it is flat. YIKES! Now you have to call a tow truck, spend a ½ day waiting around, and it might just cost hundreds of dollars on top of that. You might be thinking, hmmm, I better check my spare tire next time I hit the gas station, and yes, we encourage you to check all of your tires regularly, even though we hope to never need it; you ... read more

  What is the difference between an oil change and an oil change service?   Offering a fast 20-minute oil change sounds excellent to the busy family; however, it is overall a disservice to both vehicle and customer alike.   Here at Walt’s Auto Service, we believe not including a vehicle inspection with an oil change is risky for our customers. Imagine leaving an auto repair shop after your oil change just to have your serpentine belt break. What customer would not prefer, even expect an auto repair shop to inspect their car while it is already in the shop than find themselves broken down after leaving the parking lot of our auto repair shop?   As expert auto mechanics and auto technicians in the South Bay area, including Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Hawthorne, Carson, and Gardena, we see the value of vehicle inspections at every service, no matter the age of your car. We provide oil services to your car for your ... read more

  Summertime is here, and so is the heat. At Walt’s Auto Service, we care about you and your car, which is why we want to share summertime auto maintenance tips, so check out what you can do to extend the life of your vehicle.   Inspect the AC AC and summertime in California are synonymous. When the summertime heat hits, we want our AC system working without a struggle, so testing it is an important step in keeping ahead of the curve.  When you turn on your ac and have hot air blowing, it could mean that you need a Freon charge. This is the refrigerant your system is pressurized with. Topping off your system can be the boost you need; however, there could also be something else going on with your AC system that one of our trusty ASE-certified auto mechanics can diagnose and repair.   Check your tires' air pressure  After a long winter, wintertime wear and tear is likely on your tires. Be sure to check your air pressure and check for signs of i ... read more

  For our January blog, the team at Walt's Auto Service wants to highlight our Fleet Services for the residents of Torrance and the outlying communities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Hawthorne, Carson, and Gardena! If you own a fleet of vehicles and require quality, prompt fleet service, and repair in Torrance, CA, this blog is for you.    Fleet service and repair are crucial to keeping ALL of your vehicles on the road and avoiding unexpected, messy, and sometimes costly repairs, which can take your cars out of commission--and can majorly cut into your overhead! The last thing you need is one of your employees calling about a vehicle emergency on the side of the road during these busy times. A simple solution to this problem is to trust the highly trained auto mechanics at Walt's Auto Service. We will ensure that all the confusion and headaches are avoided with our quality auto repair team.    Walt's Auto Servic ... read more

As we welcome in December, we wanted to prepare our loyal customers for the upcoming winter months by putting together some of our car maintenance tips for winterization! Even though we live in a warmer state, the changing temperatures & changing seasons are reason enough for some advice!    Cabin Air Filter Replacement The wintertime is a great time to replace your air filter. Who wants to sit in a musty vehicle? No one. The odd smells most likely come from a dirty cabin air filter if you notice a strange scent. A cheap filter only blocks dust from getting inside your vehicle. A higher-quality filter will trap much smaller particles and help keep pollen and other allergy-causing debris out of your car. But by installing a new filter, you are improving the air you breathe when driving.   Tire Inspection One significant step you can take in the winter is to get a full tire inspection from our skilled auto mechanics. You can trust our expert technicians to as ... read more

  Happy September to you all; as we prepare ourselves to welcome back the cool fall weather, it also means that back to school is right around the corner. Many schools and colleges will be welcoming back their students very shorty & we at Walt's Auto Service want you as parents and loved ones to be prepared as your child begins the drive back to school. Let's start by easing some stress and thoroughly preparing our students with a well-working and equipped vehicle. Walt's Auto Service presents - Getting your child's car ready for back to school.   Cleaning the Vehicle: Who doesn't love a fresh, clean exterior? Cleaning the outside of your vehicle isn't all about aesthetics; dirt & debris can damage the body of your car over time and lead to more costly repairs. Take this cleaning day as a time to explain more details about the exterior of a vehicle with your soon-to-be student. Take them to a local auto shop to pick up cleaning supplies that ... read more

    What a milestone it is in life to learn how to drive for the first time! Do you recall your parents taking me to a local church parking lot (large and empty) and getting behind the wheel for the first time? While it is a joy and a newfound sense of freedom to have a vehicle for the first time, it's also a huge responsibility. Once the driving test is passed (hopefully the first time), it seems all the teen wants and thinks about is "my first car." If you decide the timing is right to purchase a vehicle, it's your job to make sure you are a prepared parent and teacher and your new driver is feeling confident behind the wheel. At Walt's Auto Service, we wanted to put together a small guide to help ease this huge transition!    Double Checking Safety: If you purchase a used or brand new car for your new driver, ensure by bringing the vehicle into Walt’s Auto Service for a Pre-Purchase Inspection that, at the very least, the first car ... read more