Dave's Auto Repair
1911 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952 707.763.8365

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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Jun 09, 2024

Battery Upgrade

When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it – you have options.  First let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meet...
Published on: Aug 24, 2023

Wired! (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

Chances are you've had the power go out in your neighborhood at some time, and you know how helpless you feel.  No lights, no microwave oven, no cold refrigerator: Yikes, it's like living in anot...
Published on: Nov 08, 2022

Battery Upgrades at Dave's Auto Repair in Petaluma

Batteries are a huge part of modern Petaluma life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Petaluma home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in Petaluma. When Pet...
Published on: Jan 31, 2021

How Time Flies

Funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service.  If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into h...
Published on: Jul 07, 2020

Simple Answers from Dave's Auto Repair for Petaluma: Battery Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question:When do I need to replace my battery?Dave's Auto Repair Answer:That's a good question for Petaluma drivers. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but som...
Published on: Apr 02, 2014

Dave's Auto Repair Tech Question On Your Battery

{{ image('MzM5') }} Dave's Auto Repair Tech Question:I'm David in Petaluma, California. For the last year and a half I've had some battery problems. I had trouble starting my car so I bought a new ba...
Published on: Nov 05, 2013

Dave's Auto Repair's Guide To Battery Maintenance

Eventually your car battery will fail, and you will need to replace it.  In fact, 70% don’t even make it four years.  There is something you can do to make yours last a little longer. ...
Published on: Mar 01, 2013