Automotive News & Information - Oliver Automotive

At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we’re in the business of quality. Quality work, quality parts, and quality service keep a business going. Here is a quick rundown on why it’s important to install components that will perform reliably, and keep you taken care of in the event that they don’t.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.

jumper cables being held by person in front of car

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Oliver Automotive we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

What condition are your tires in? At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Oliver Automotive in Novato, CA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.