Castro Valley Auto Repair

Prius Hybrid vehicles were a novelty not so long ago, yet today, with gasoline prices north of five dollars per gallon, owning a Prius is a popular, and financially smart move. Prius vehicles also have a reputation for reliability and low total ownership cost. But there is one Prius repair that owners of these vehicles are likely to face at some point – water pump replacement. Prius vehicles have multiple water pumps, and eventually water pump replacement will become a necessity. Fortunately, our Castro Valley auto care garage offers comprehensive range of automotive services, including Prius water pump replacement. Whether your Prius needs replacement of the engine water pump, the heater core pump, or the inverter coolant pump, our technicians can diagnose the problem, and replace the failing pump with a new, OEM quality pump. As with all repairs, we offer 36 month / 36,000 mile nationwide warranty. As a free bonus, we perform complimentary digital vehicle inspections with serv ... read more

Toyota vehicles are extremely popular in the Bay Area – reliable, value priced, and if well maintained, they will last for 200,000 – 300,000 miles.  At Adams Autoworx we offer premier Castro Valley Toyota service and repair. Whether your Toyota Corolla needs transmission fluid flush, or your Toyota RAV4 needs new brakes, our technicians will get your vehicle serviced and ready for the road. To get the most value out of your Toyota, we recommend regular oil service and following manufacturer’s schedule of services. If you adhere to the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule, your Toyota will reward you with years of faithful, reliable service. At Adams Autoworx we combine superior customer service with technical excellence – technicians working on your Toyota are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and they use state-of-the-art digital diagnostic equipment to get to the root cause of any problem your Toyota m ... read more

Gone are the days when we had to roll up or down our vehicle’s windows using a crank. Modern vehicles, including your Toyota, come with a lot of conveniences, including a button that gets the windows rolling with a single press. While this technology has made things easier for us, it also has its downside, which is the risk of a power window malfunction. As a Toyota owner, it helps to know the signs to look out for whenever your power windows are starting to fail so you can bring it in for repairs as soon as possible. Here are the most common symptoms of failing power windows: Rolling the windows up/down requires several attempts Since the power windows were designed to offer comfort and luxury, you should never struggle to operate them. If you have to press the power windows button more than once, that’s an indication that there’s a problem. It could be due to a faulty button or a faulty window motor or even dirt accumulation. A professional mecha ... read more

Toyota Brake Service in Castro Valley, CA Brakes are vital to your safety, that why at Adams Autoworx in Castro Valley we offer full range of Toyota brake services – brake inspection, brake pad replacement, caliper replacement, brake fluid testing and brake fluid exchange, master cylinder replacement, rotor replacement – and we offer these services for disk brakes, as well as equivalent services for drum brakes. While we highly recommend brake inspections every 12 months to minimize probability of any brake issues, you might find yourself in a situation where the brakes are starting to exhibit unusual symptoms – here are some that indicate that it’s time to visit your friendly Castro Valley mechanic: Dashboard brake light is “on” Unusual noises – squeaking, squealing, or grindingVibration or steering wheel shaking while applying brakesSoft or spongy brake pedal ... read more