Walnut Creek Auto Repair

If you drive a Honda CR-V, you know the importance of a vehicle that performs reliably. At Frank’s Auto Service and Repair, we are highly skilled at maintaining and repairing Hondas, including Honda CR-Vs. We combine decades of auto repair experience with friendly, personalized service, to make your visit to our Walnut Creek auto repair facility both pleasant and productive. Whether your CR-V needs a routine oil change, brake pad replacement, or a more complex diagnostics and repairs, our team of ASE-certified technicians is ready to help. Using advanced diagnostic equipment and a commitment to high-quality workmanship, we often complete repairs, usually the same day, so you can get back on the road with minimal delays. While Honda CR-Vs are known for their reliability, like any vehicle, they can have “off” years. Common issues include battery failures in the 2012 model, loud roaring noises during cold starts in 2014 models, and occasional AC or heater problems in e ... read more

Walnut Creek Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection   Frank’s Auto Service offers Walnut Creek pre-purchase vehicle inspections. Pre-purchase inspection is one of the most important steps of the used vehicle buying process. It’s a form of insurance – an inexpensive insurance that protects your multi-thousand dollar investment. Buying a used car can be risky.  Comprehensive pre-purchase vehicle inspection gives you clear picture of the overall health of the vehicle. Armed with this knowledge, you can make an informed buying decision – or can decide not to buy a particular vehicle because of the weaknesses revealed by the inspection. If you do decide to buy the vehicle, you may be able to negotiate a lower price because of the future maintenance needs made clear by the inspection. After we perform a per-purchase inspection at our Walnut Creek auto repair shop, we will provide you with electronic copy of our Digital Vehicle Inspection.  ... read more

Honda is one of the leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles. At Frank’s Auto Service we regularly service hybrids, including Acura MDX Hybrid, Honda Accord Hybrid, Acura RLX Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. Over time, hybrid batteries lose their ability to hold charge and need to be replaced. Naturally we offer hybrid battery replacement at our Walnut Creek auto repair shop. But do you sometimes wonder what happens to the old hybrid batteries after they are removed from the vehicles? Honda made a company-wide commitment to improved old hybrid battery reuse and recycling. As a visible expression of that commitment Honda expanded its partnership with one of the biggest European recyclers – SNAM. It will collect old Honda hybrid batteries in 22 countries, and will separate them into two categories – dead batteries to be recycled, and still viable batteries to be reused. Old hybrid batteries that can still hold some power will be used to store electricity for homes and bu ... read more