Cruz Auto Repair

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch.&nb...

Published on: Jul 12, 2026

Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...

Published on: Jul 05, 2026

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...

Published on: Jun 28, 2026

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle) Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...

Published on: Jun 21, 2026

Charge It in Richmond for Extended Battery Life

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Richmond, CA, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51...

Published on: Jun 14, 2026

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