Ricardo's Auto Repair
Independent general auto repair on Scott Boulevard in Santa Clara: brakes, maintenance and diagnostics.
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Ismael Del Rio owns Ricardo's Auto Repair, an independent garage on Scott Boulevard in Santa Clara. Scott runs through the commercial and light-industrial middle of the city, between the Caltrain line and the old downtown, and it is a natural home for a general repair shop. The details here come from public business records; the owner has not yet reviewed them.
Work a shop like this takes on
General automotive repair covers the jobs that keep a commuter car on the road: oil and filter changes, brake pads and rotors, belts and hoses, batteries and alternators, cooling system leaks, and the diagnostic work behind a check-engine light. Shops in this category usually handle scheduled maintenance at the manufacturer's intervals, pre-purchase inspections for used cars, and the repairs that a smog failure turns up, though the smog certificate itself may need a separate station.
Santa Clara drivers tend to bring in high-mileage Toyotas, Hondas and domestic pickups, and a shop on this side of the county sees plenty of stop-and-go wear from Highway 101 and the San Tomas Expressway. Ask whether the shop works on hybrids or European makes before you tow one in.
Before you drop off the car
Describe the symptom, when it happens and any noises, and ask for a written estimate before work starts; California's Bureau of Automotive Repair requires one. Ask whether the figure quoted includes parts and labour, whether replaced parts will be returned to you, and how long the job should take. It is fair to ask for the shop's Bureau of Automotive Repair registration number and to look it up. Appointments within the week are common for maintenance, while diagnostics may need the car for a day.
Drivers they see
Beyond Santa Clara, the shop is minutes from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Mountain View and Los Altos, all inside Santa Clara County and a quick hop off Central Expressway or 101.
Call 408-988-8505, the number the chamber has on file. If this is your shop, ask the chamber to open the listing so you can bring it up to date.
Servicios
Típico de este tipo de negocioOil and filter changes, fluid checks, tyre rotation and the mileage-interval services in the owner's manual, keeping a Santa Clara commuter car within its warranty requirements.
Replacing worn pads and rotors, servicing calipers, flushing brake fluid and diagnosing squeal, pulling or a soft pedal after stop-and-go miles on 101 and the expressways.
Reading fault codes, testing sensors and tracing the cause of a warning light before parts are replaced, with an explanation of what the code means and what it will take to clear it.
Radiator, hose, thermostat and water pump repairs for overheating, plus battery, alternator and starter testing and replacement when a car struggles to start.
Timing and serpentine belt replacement, spark plugs, filters and the wear items that fail on high-mileage Toyotas, Hondas and pickups common around Santa Clara.
A look over a used car before you buy it, checking the engine, brakes, suspension, leaks and warning lights, with a written summary of what needs attention.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
Santa Clara, CA 95050-2521
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioDo I get a written estimate before repairs start?
In California, yes. The Bureau of Automotive Repair requires a written estimate and your authorisation before work begins, and the shop must get your approval for anything beyond it. Ask for the estimate to list parts and labour separately.
Can I get my old parts back?
You are entitled to ask for replaced parts to be returned, except for parts sent back to a manufacturer under warranty or exchanged as cores. Say so when you authorise the work, since some shops discard them otherwise.
How long will a diagnostic take?
A check-engine light diagnosis can take an hour or most of a day depending on the fault. Ask whether the diagnostic fee is applied to the repair if you go ahead, and whether the shop can give you a ride or a time to call back.
Does an independent shop void my car's warranty?
No. Federal law lets you have routine maintenance done at any shop without losing the manufacturer's warranty, as long as the work follows the maintenance schedule and you keep receipts. Ask the shop to note mileage and services on each invoice.
Antes de contratar
- Ask for the shop's Bureau of Automotive Repair registration number and look it up online.
- Get a written estimate showing parts and labour before authorising work.
- Ask whether replaced parts will be returned to you.
- Confirm the shop works on your make, especially hybrids and European cars.
- Ask how long the car will be needed and whether the diagnostic fee counts toward the repair.
Resumen en español
Ricardo's Auto Repair es un taller mecánico independiente en Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, propiedad de Ismael Del Rio. Un taller de este tipo hace cambios de aceite, frenos, correas, sistemas de enfriamiento y diagnóstico de la luz del motor, además de revisiones antes de comprar un auto usado. Atiende conductores de San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas y Cupertino. La ficha fue armada con registros públicos y el dueño todavía no la ha revisado; pida siempre un presupuesto por escrito. El teléfono registrado es 408-988-8505.
Compilado a partir de registros comerciales públicos que tiene la San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Las secciones marcadas como típicas describen lo que suele ofrecer un negocio de este tipo, no lo que este negocio ha confirmado.
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