Your #1 Auto Shop Sacramento
ProTech Auto is a family owned and operated auto shop Sacramento business. Our auto shop believes in family values, such as trustworthiness, honesty, and reliability. The majority of our auto shop business comes from repeat business and referrals from our satisfied customers. We have numerous years of experience servicing all makes and models of foreign and domestic vehicles in Sacramento. We perform various kinds of services on all kinds of vehicles. There isn’t any service problem that our ASE certified auto shop technicians can’t handle.
Our Services:
Our primary auto shop services that we perform include:
- Drive Axle Service
- Brake Service
- Steering Service
- Suspension Service
- A/C Service
- Tire Balancing
- Auto Wheel Alignment
- Auto Tire Installation
Drive Axles
The drive axle is a load bearing assembly and the structural element on your vehicle that connects two wheels together on opposite sides and also is the central shaft that maintains the position of the wheels relative to the body of the vehicle and to each other. Your drive axle is intended to perform in accordance with what your vehicle was intended to do. For example, traditional drive axles are manufactured for the general consumer, while drive axles for off road vehicles and trucks that are designed to keep the position of the wheels steady when under heavy stress are great for supporting heavy loads). The drive axle in your vehicle must be able to bear the weight of that vehicle in addition to the cargo as well as the acceleration forces between the ground and the vehicle, regardless of what the vehicle is used for. Therefore, ProTech auto shop Sacramento is your best choice for knowledgeable and professional inspection, and servicing of your drive axle and CV (Constant Velocity). This is absolutely necessary for the auto equipment that transports you and your family to your destination.
Brake Service
You shouldn’t be sidelined by an SUV, truck, or auto just because it needs brake service. We can service your brakes and have you back on the road quickly. You can improve the performance of your vehicle with our brake services that will have your vehicle stopping on a dime. We are a family owned and operated auto shop in Sacramento that have numerous years of experience performing auto brake services. For personalized brake service that will be a better experience for you, stop in and visit us soon.
We also offer a free brake inspection, which includes:
- Emergency brake inspection
- A strip dip brake fluid test
- A measurement of the drum wear
- A measurement of the rotor wear
- A measurement of the rear and front brake pad wear
We will determine if you vehicle requires any additional brake services during your free brake inspection that might include:
- Replacement of brake components such as hoses, and brake lines
- Bleeding the brakes
- A change of the brake fluid
- Replacement or resurfacing of the brake drums or rotors
- Installation of new brake shoes or pads
Steering
The power steering system on your vehicle is rather complex and is probably the most overlooked of all the systems on your vehicle that requires routine maintenance. Your power steering system is an extremely sophisticated and complicated hydraulic mechanism. Usually, this system is comprised of seals, hoses, valves, bearings, drive belts, linkages and a steering gear, and a power steering pump. The power steering system reduces the effort required to steer the vehicle by providing assistance in turning the wheels through an external power source.
The majority of vehicles have front wheel drive with their power steering system, which means that there is greater vehicle mass in addition to wider tires that result in most modern vehicles being quite difficult to maneuver at low speeds without assistance, such as parking. Field and laboratory testing have demonstrated the at the majority of power steering fluids are measurably degraded by 50,000 miles. That is the reason that it is recommended that a onetime exchange of power steering fluid be accomplished at 50,000. In addition, the power steering fluid should be exchanged whenever a component of the system is replaced, such as the rack and pinion, hose, or pump.
Suspension
The suspension system on your vehicle serves two main functions, which are minimizing the road noise, vibrations, and bumps while maximizing passenger and driver comfort and managing the road handling and holding ability, which helps to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. Integral elements of your suspension are the struts and shocks. The safety of the vehicle and its occupants are impacted by their wear and tear. Struts and shocks that are worn out can result in compromised road holding and handling ability, which can cause deteriorated performance, hydroplaning, dangerous swaying, and can also affect how your wheels contact the road. Visit our auto shop Sacramento for wheel alignments.
A/C Service
Air conditioning refrigerant will leak, whenever your vehicle’s air conditioning systems break down. In addition to being harmful to your vehicle, leaking refrigerant is also harmful to the environment. Your vehicle’s compressor and evaporator can be damaged by refrigerant that is leaking. You can save both time and money by having the air conditioning system in your auto serviced at the first sign of problems in our shop. Before the damage spreads, visit us to have the air conditioning system in your auto serviced. Visit our auto shop Sacramento for air conditioning system service.
Wheel Alignment in Sacramento
The distribution of weight around the wheel and tire assembly is changed by everyday tire tread wear. Proper tire tread wear from balancing your tire and wheel assembly will minimize the vibration felt in the floorboard, seat, and steering wheel in your auto. Having your tire and wheel assembly balanced can result in enhanced drive train components, reduced tire wear, and a smoother ride. Your ability to drive safely is compromised, whenever your wheel alignment is off. Sometimes, an auto with misaligned wheels won’t even be noticed by the drive because the changes can be subtle. However, these changes are usually rather obvious, such as the steering wheel vibrating or the auto is pulling to one side of the road. It is important to have regular wheel alignments. Visit our auto shop Sacramento if it has been a while since tour last wheel alignment or if your alignment simply feels off and let our alignment experts have a look.
Tire Installation
At ProTech Auto Shop in Sacramento, we are auto shop perfectionists at auto tire installation. Auto tire installation isn’t as easy as you might think. Seasonal and new auto tire installations performed by the ASE certified experts at ProTech auto shop Sacramento include, among other things:
- Auto wheel removal
- Removing the old auto tires from the auto wheel
- Inspecting the auto wheels and lug nuts
- Installing new valve stems, as required
- Mounting and sealing seasonal or new auto tires
- Inflating each auto tire
- Replacing the wheels on your vehicle with seasonal or new auto tires on them