Castro Valley Auto Repair

Unbelievable as it may seem, but Chrysler just joined an elite group of automotive brands that have passed the 100 year mark. Officially founded on June 6th, 1925 by Walter Chrysler, it immediately established itself as an automotive innovator. According to the Wikipedia, the first model, Chrysler 70, had high-compression engine, full pressure lubrication in the engine, oil filter, and carburetor air filter – something we consider normal, yet most automobiles in those days did not have these features. Today Chrysler is part of Stellantis North America, and offers minivans: Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager. At Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley we are big fans of Chrysler vehicles, and continue to provide Chrysler service and repair, whether you drive Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, Chrysler 300, Town and Country, or the PT Cruiser.  Even though Chrysler discontinued many models, our Castro Valley auto repair shop continues to support owners of Chrysler vehicles. We of ... read more

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are here to stay. At Adams Autoworx we continue to expand our digital diagnostic capability and continue to train our technicians to be ready for the electric vehicles - however they may get their power.  Fact.MR, a market research company, found that sedans are the best fit for solar power vehicles. They are most aerodynamic, and lighter than pickup trucks or SUVs. For the time being, though, no major car manufacturers announced a solar powered car, but there are startups that are raising money and building prototypes.  According to Realtor.com, homes near public EV charging stations sell for more. US Dept. of Energy claims that there are over 46,000 EV charging stations in the US. Typical charging station, on average, had just over 2 charging outlets, so overall there are about 110,000 charging outlets. By comparison, US has roughly 110,000 gas stations with well over 500,000 gas pumps. When talking about EVs, can't forget Tesla - well, accord ... read more