Central Automotive Service Center

Products And Services

• Brake Repair

  Have your brakes been working properly during your Walnut Creek commute? If your brakes are acting sluggish, making any squealing or grinding noises, or allowing your car to creep forward while you’re at a stop, come to Central Automotive Service Center in Walnut Creek for brake repair and brake service….Now! To incentivize you to get your brakes checked today, we are offering an online special at our Walnut Creek location. If you have never been to Central Automotive Service Center before and this is your first visit to our Walnut Creek shop, mention the Introductory Maintenance Special when you schedule your appointment, and we will perform a Complete Car Maintenance Service for $49.95. Here is a recent 5-star online review about our Walnut Creek customer’s experience with the brake repair at Central Automotive Service Center: “Appreciated the comprehensive service, including needed work on brakes. Thanks for keeping us safe in the CR-V!” — Joe T., Walnut Creek Our free shuttle service can pick you up and drop you off locally within Walnut Creek while we provide the introductory auto maintenance special and while we are repairing or servicing your brakes. Call today for an appointment or schedule an appointment online. Central automotive service center is located at 1425 Autocenter Drive in Walnut Creek, California 94597, right off the 680 freeway.

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• Scheduled Maintenance

• Air Filter Replacement

  For air filter replacement Walnut Creek drivers can trust to last and be done right the first time, call on Central Automotive Service Center. You have a variety of options for filter replacement, so when you come to us, you should expect nothing less than spectacular service. Our ASE and ASE Master Certified technicians will perform your filter change quickly so you can get back to your daily routine with minimal downtime. It’s vital to your car’s health to make sure you get regular car maintenance like air filter replacement. Walnut Creek is populated by a number of commuters, and we feel it’s important for those commuters to have safe and functional cars. Not only do filters reduce the allergens in your car’s cabin, they can also affect your heating and cooling system. Having a filter replacement whenever necessary will keep your vehicle running optimally. In addition to these services, we also offer oil changes, transmission service, tire rotation, and more. There are many dealerships that provide such services as well, but they can be expensive and impersonal. Our shop services multiple makes and models, so all of the family cars can come to one convenient location. Regardless of whether you need a major repair or an air filter replacement, our Walnut Creek garage has you covered. Working with an independent garage will give you a level of personalized care that you just won’t find anywhere else. Our technicians work hard to keep up with all of the newest automobiles and their care, and we insist on keeping our shop updated with the latest equipment. For all of your air filter replacement needs, you can find us in Walnut Creek where we service all of the surrounding areas. Give us a call any time!

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• Diagnostic

  If you are driving around with your Check Engine light on in Walnut Creek, heed the warning and come in to Central Automotive Service Center. We perform car diagnostic Walnut Creek service and always find the auto diagnostic issue in our Walnut Creek shop.Protect your investment in your vehicle today when your “Check Engine” light goes on near our Walnut Creek facility. By taking it in for car diagnostic or auto diagnostic assessments at Central Automotive Service Center in Walnut Creek, you’ll avoid more damage to your engine. Here is a recent 5-star online review from one of our customers about his experience with the auto diagnostics discovered by our Walnut Creek team: "Thanks for taking care of us on short notice with the battery replacement and electrical system checkout! We were thrilled to have the car in top shape before the weekend." "The AAA technician who jumped the car was impressed with how well the car was running – said usually in his experience CR-V’s of that vintage are a lot more rough." — Anonymous Click here to take advantage of our website specials. Contact us today for an appointment. Our free courtesy shuttle will drop you off or pick you up around the local Walnut Creek area while you wait for your auto diagnostic tests to be complete.

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• Oil Change

  When it’s time for an oil change, Walnut Creek residents choose to come to Central Automotive Service Center for their car care. Many drivers immediately think of the dealership or a 15-minute quick shop when they need auto repair, but such places can often make you feel like you’re on an impersonal factory line. Quality care and great customer service are two of our core tenants. These elements are necessary for the auto services Walnut Creek drivers deserve. It’s easy to put off your oil change when you’re busy commuting around Walnut Creek. However, ignoring the vital general car maintenance can cause damage in the long run that lessens your vehicle’s lifespan or creates bigger problems in the future. Keeping your car’s fluids filled is essential for optimal performance. While you’re here, we can also provide numerous other auto services. Walnut Creek is conveniently located to a number of Bay Area companies and attractions, and we want to ensure you can reach them without trouble. Whether you come to see us for a major engine repair or a simple oil change, we’ll ensure you’re back on the Walnut Creek roads in no time. We are an ASE Blue Shield garage, which means we are held to high standards for our work and the maintenance of our garage. for all of your repair, smog check, or oil change needs, please visit our walnut creek location. we work with numerous makes and models of car and make a perfect one stop repair shop for all your family cars. call us anytime!

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• Transmission Repair

  The place for transmission services Walnut Creek drivers rely on is Central Automotive Service Center. When your car needs potentially delicate work like transmission repair, it’s in your best interest to work with technicians who do quality work and keep themselves educated on the newest makes and models of car. When you come to us for auto repair, you can trust that you’re getting it from an AAA Approved Facility with an ASE Blue Shield designation for the standards we maintain. No matter if you drive automatic or manual shift, you need to have transmission services in Walnut Creek that you can trust to do the job well. Your car’s functionality and your own safety depend on it. There are many factors that go into a good transmission repair, so you should feel comfortable knowing that anyone in our shop who works on your car is ASE or ASE Master certified. We’re so confident in our auto repair that we offer a 24,000 mile or 24 month parts and labor guarantee for any service we perform. You can spot our pride in our work every time you come into our shop, from the warm smiles of our customer support personnel to our clean workspaces. Our goal is to provide the best transmission services in the Walnut Creek area, and we strive to meet that goal every day. Whether you’re a serious commuter or need your car to run errands around town every day, we respect your time and your business. We’ll make sure your transmission services are performed in a timely manner so you can get back to your Walnut Creek business as soon as possible. No job is to big or to small, so if you need an oil change, smog check or a transmission repair, please don’t hesitate to give us a call the next time you need your car serviced!

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• Tire Services

  The best technicians for tire rotation Walnut Creek has to offer can be found at Central Automotive Service Center. All of our employees who work with vehicles are either ASE or ASE Master certified, and we’ve earned our ASE Blue Shield for the quality of work we provide. There’s really nowhere better for your next tire inspection, and we make it a personal goal to treat our customers as individuals, not numbers. Your auto repair shop should always make you feel important and respected. We insist on housing the most up-to-date equipment for the newest car makes and models in our garage. Our technicians are constantly updating their continuing education to make sure they always have the knowledge they need to care for your car. General maintenance and tire rotation in Walnut Creek is important to lengthen the lifespan of your tires. It reduces wear on the tread so that you have to replace you tires less often. When your tires have run their course, a tire inspection will let you know when it’s time for a replacement. As part of the general upkeep of your car, make sure to get a regular tire rotation to keep your car running smoothly as you drive in Walnut Creek. We’re so confident in our ability to give you spectacular service that we offer a 24 month or 24,000 guarantee on parts and labor. If you have any issues with the work we do on your car, we’ll make it right. Whether you are looking for a transmission repair, smog check, oil change or even a tire rotation, come to our Walnut Creek garage and we’ll treat you (and your car) well.

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• Tune Up

  If it’s been a while since you’ve had your car’s oil changed, plugs replaced, or tires rotated, you might want to bring it in for a tune up Walnut Creek drivers rely on. We’ve been in the auto business for over 30 years, servicing cars in Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Concord, Moraga, Danville, and Pleasant Hill. When was the last time you brought your car in for a tune up? Walnut Creek drivers know not to wait too long when it comes to having their car serviced. For your car to maintain reliably as well as dependability, you should schedule regular car maintenance based on the manufacturer’s specifications. This could mean every 3,000-6,000 miles or more, depending on the make and model of your car. As a general rule, all cars will maintain a healthy life with some quality TLC. Our experienced, dedicated, and certified team of mechanics and auto technicians provide skilled car maintenance services. Our complete maintenance includes an oil change, filter replacement, up to 5 quarts of Kendall GT-1 motor oil, test drive (to make sure nothing sounds unusual), 30 point safety inspection, tire rotation/ inspection/ inflation, battery test, a top-off of all car fluids, and a chassis lubrication. Our number one priority is providing our customers with satisfaction and safety, which is why our complete maintenance service is so extensive. For quality auto repair and a convenient place to get a tune up, Walnut Creek drivers come to us. We service nearly all makes and models of cars, including classic cars! Give us a call today with any question you may have, or make an appointment with us online. We offer web specials on some of our services, be sure to check!

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• Engine Repair

  For quality engine repair Walnut Creek drivers can rely on, they come to us at Central Automotive Service Center. We’ve provided service and quality auto repair to Walnut Creek and the 680 corridor for over 30 years. Located just off of the 680, we’re an easy and convenient auto shop for all of your repair and maintenance needs. Have you noticed new or unusual sounds coming from your car? Is your “check engine” light on? Did your tailpipe just blow some smoke? If any of these things sound familiar, you could be in need of some quality auto repair. When it comes to having your engine serviced, you should call a shop and inquire about engine repair. Walnut Creek drivers call us because they know our experienced and certified staff services almost every make and model of car—including classics! At Central Automotive Service Center, we pride ourselves on taking great care of our customers and catching any potential problems early to help you avoid large repair bills down the road. This means that we make sure that our shop keeps up to date on the best tools and technology in the automotive industry. In addition to making sure our shop is up to date on the latest diagnostic technology, we use high quality parts for all of our repairs. All of the parts we use to replace or repair your car meet or exceed OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Our number one priority is customer satisfaction and safety, which is why we guarantee all of our repairs for 24-months / 24,000 miles. When you come to us for engine repair in the Walnut Creek area, you’ll know that you’re getting the best quality repairs. In addition to offering great auto repair services on your car, we offer you many services to make your trip to see a mechanic much more convenient. We offer our customers early drop-off / late pick-up for their cars, a local area shuttle service, and we even have rental cars. Call us today or book an appointment online to have your car brought in.

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• Smog Check

  Smog in Walnut Creek is a pollutant, and smog checks help protect our Walnut Creek air quality. At Central Automotive Service Center, we perform State required smog checks for many Walnut Creek residents and commuters. Being a smog check and repair station in Walnut Creek does more for us than allowing us to smog your vehicle. Central Automotive Service Center smog certification also allows to use the smog equipment to test the emissions of your vehicle and get a better idea how your vehicle’s systems are operating, should that be the best course of action. Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County are particularly strict about smog. Walnut Creek and the whole of Contra Costa County, is an enhanced smog emissions testing area, which means that Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County residents are required to get their vehicles tested with specialized smog equipment that can actually simulate on-road driving conditions. Central Automotive Service Center meets that criteria, and that is why we have so many smog check customers at our Walnut Creek facility. Here is a recent 5-star review from one of our happy customers about her experience with our Walnut Creek team: “Service was excellent, but offering a courtesy drive to Starbucks, while waiting for my car to be serviced was over the top customer service. I am so happy I finally found not only a competent place to take my car, but a friendly one too.” — Lynnette D., Walnut Creek Central Automotive Service Center regularly provide smog checks and smog auto repair at our shop located at 1425 Autocenter Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. If you go online to schedule an appointment, we will be honored to take care of you and your required smog check at our Walnut Creek facility.Click here for online specials, and click here for directions.

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• Hybrid Repair

  The need for a hybrid mechanic in Walnut Creek has never been so high. Hybrid cars are flying off the lots in record numbers. Owners are motivated by many different reasons to buy a hybrid but the most common reason is saving money at the gas pump. Car owners are weary of paying high prices at the gas pumps and hybrid vehicles offer a solution to America’s oil dependency problem. Since their release, Central Automotive Service Center has been providing hybrid repair and auto repair service to Walnut Creek and surrounding areas. Through years of training and experience, Central Automotive Service Center has become the premier hybrid mechanic in Walnut Creek. When an auto mechanic tell car owners that hybrid technology is new, which drives up the price on hybrid repair. Walnut Creek’s Central Automotive Service Center provides low prices without ever compromising on the quality of service and will always be upfront and honest. As the premier hybrid mechanic in Walnut Creek, Central Automotive Service Center will promptly diagnose, repair, and return your vehicle at a price that is fair. Contact us online for auto repair and auto service. Central Automotive Service Center, your number one source for hybrid repair within Walnut Creek and surrounding areas.

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• Radiator Repair

  When they need radiator repair, Walnut Creek drivers depend on Central Automotive Service Center to provide the quality auto repair they require. Our highly experienced staff is ASE or ASE Master Certified and continue educating themselves regularly on the newest makes and models. Providing the engine repair Walnut Creek residents need is a top priority to us. We know you have many options for services such as oil changes or radiator leak repair, so we appreciate that you choose to work with us. During the warmer months, radiator repair in the Walnut Creek area is even more important than usual. Although your radiator may need work done at any time of year, overheating becomes more of an issue when the temperature starts to climb. To prevent further damage to your car, make sure these issues are taken care of right away. We respect your time and will take care to perform your engine repair efficiently to get your back on the Walnut Creek streets as quickly as we can. Besides striving to perform the best work, we also make a point to maintain fair prices and fantastic customer support. When you come to us for your radiator repair out of all the Walnut Creek garages and dealerships, we want you to know that you’re in good hands. You deserve that. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your service after 24,000 miles or 24 months, please return to us to discuss our product and labor guarantee. Your safety is a priority to us. If you’re ever in need of radiator repair, oil change, scheduled maintenance or transmission service, please stop by our Walnut Creek location for assistance. We look forward to working with you!

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• 24 month / 24,000 mile warranty on all services