Cruz Auto Repair

Are There Blind Spots in Richmond?

All Richmond drivers have blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving ...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

Automotive Tips from Cruz Auto Repair : Making a Battery Last Longer

One thing all Richmond drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Cruz...

Published on: May 31, 2026

Automotive Tips from Cruz Auto Repair : Signs of an Alignment Problem

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Richmond drivers often associate our wheels being “kn...

Published on: May 24, 2026

Deciphering the Cruz Auto Repair Menu Board

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Richmond, CA, service centers like Cruz Auto Repair have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know w...

Published on: May 17, 2026

Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)

Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some ...

Published on: May 10, 2026

Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)

Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehic...

Published on: May 03, 2026

A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)

If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...

Published on: Apr 26, 2026

Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)

It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not ...

Published on: Apr 19, 2026