June 15th, 2019 by krizzoli
Common Causes You start your vehicle up to find the dreaded moment has come. Your check engine light is on and you have no clue why. First, don’t panic! Your automotive support team at Rizzoli’s Automotive in Santa Maria, California is here for you! Our technicians have a great idea of the common causes of
May 15th, 2019 by krizzoli
Do you need transmission repair in San Luis Obispo, California? Or maybe you are just wondering what to prepare for in case your vehicle’s transmission ever fails. Rizzoli’s Automotive has created a list of common transmission problems and the services you can get to prevent them to help you better understand the gear shifting mechanism
March 28th, 2019 by krizzoli
We Are VW Specialists Rizzoli’s Automotive in Santa Maria, California specializes in Volkswagen repairs and services. As your expert VW service team, we want to share what we know will help your vehicle perform at its best, no matter what model or how many miles it has! If you recently purchased a VW and are
March 26th, 2019 by krizzoli
Common Questions & Answers You turn your vehicle on, put it in drive and head down the road when — uh oh — the check engine light is on! Fearing that something may be wrong with your vehicle, you start to panic. This is the same story for many drivers when they notice their check
December 31st, 2018 by krizzoli
Short answer? Yes. The transmission system in your vehicle plays a crucial role in the overall performance. Designed to be quick and responsive, the transmission system is responsible for changing the gears in your vehicle. For automatic drivers, it’s the reason you’re able to move it forward, back, and keep it still. For manual drivers,
December 28th, 2018 by krizzoli
What Does it Do? Simply put, the check engine light is a warning. It informs drivers that something is beginning to malfunction within their vehicle and if not promptly taken care of, can cause serious damage. Although many people see the light and think that their vehicle is in imminent danger, the reality is that
December 26th, 2018 by krizzoli
Signs You Need a Brake Repair When it comes to the variety of safety features that are installed in your vehicle, nothing is more directly responsible for your safety than your vehicle’s braking system. Built to be strong and responsive, the brakes help your vehicle slow down and stop. In serious situations, it can even
December 24th, 2018 by krizzoli
Signs That It’s Time Out of the variety of systems and functions in your vehicle, the transmission system ranks among the most important. Responsible for changing the gears in your vehicle, it’s the reason why you are able to place your vehicle in “Park” and “Drive.” For manual drivers, it has the added benefit of
December 21st, 2018 by krizzoli
Small Light, (Potentially) Big Problems When it comes to the variety of warning signals that are found in your vehicle, nothing creates more stress for drivers than the check engine light. What’s stressful about this small light is not the indication that something’s wrong, it’s the lack of context it provides. Unless you have an
October 30th, 2018 by krizzoli
Car Care Tips Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car: Driving Habits Keep your car clean. Mud on the undercarriage can weigh a significant amount and slow you down. Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting your