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Ignacio Auto Service
Distance: 3.1 Mi74 Hamilton Dr Ste A
94949-5616 Novato -
Japan Auto Repair
Distance: 10.6 Mi48 Front St
94901-4009 San Rafael -
Askim's Auto Works Inc
Distance: 10.7 Mi22 Woodland Ave
94901 San Rafael -
Marin Volvo-Saab Independent Repair
Distance: 10.7 Mi24 Woodland Avenue
94901 San Rafael -
Kovacs Motors
Distance: 10.9 Mi25 Verdi St
94901-4712 San Rafael
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Japanese models are the most reliable (Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti). -and 120K miles. Common problems will include spark plugs, timing belt, and axle boots. -include the names of the shops that performed the services. -$100 on a diagnostic may save you thousands. -car. If buying from an individual check out the car first and use the repair cost estimates to negotiate the price. If this is not possible write up an agreement stating that you can return within a specified timeframe if repairs will exceed a given dollar amount. -vehicle uses between oil changes. -purchasing a new vehicle. Some models have problems or costs you may not be aware of. -and various local sellers such as the Marin Car Mart (Hwy 101 at Rowland; open Friday 3PM - Sunday 9PM). -hassle than it's worth! WARRANTIES Federal law prohibits new car dealers from implying or denying warranty service because routine scheduled maintenance was performed at an independent facility. Magnusen - Moss Act (1975) Title 15, Chapter 50, Section 2301 - 2312, US Federal Code OIL CHANGES A lot of our new clients have been changing their engine oil more frequently than necessary and using poor quality oil from various express oil change facilities. What we suggest Is changing the oil every 5000 miles on average. Automobiles such as BMW and Mercedes Benz using synthetic oil normally have oil changes at 7500 to 15000 mile intervals depending upon how often and how far the vehicles are driven during a given year. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT