Van Nuys Auto Repair & Service Center

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at AutoAid & Rescue in Van Nuys CA is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So it's challenging to track down the actual cause of the problem. And it can be frustrating for the vehicle owner because it can take time and money to get to the bottom of a problem. If it's not something obvious, it's easy for the customer to focus on the fixing and not the diagnosing. Let us introduce you to something we'll call Customer Detective Work – that is helping your Van Nuys CA technician find clues to what's wrong. We start with the detective basics: What, Where and When. Play along with me. You come in to AutoAid & Rescue and your car is making a funny sound. Do you see where we're going? You're gathering addi ... read more

You know, at AutoAid & Rescue we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Van Nuys so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave you stranded. You really do need to plan ahead for a major road trip – there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive around Van Nuys to see if you can feel any vibrations: are the wheels are in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok? The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all of your fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your car has over ... read more

Come in for a FREE code reading. Some check engine lights will indicate an inevitable and possible immediate failure and others will signal an emissions error in a sensor or circuit which may or may not be noticed in the way the vehicle runs

Took 11 year old son Max and Friend Ryan deep sea fishing Sunday and had a blast. Beautiful scenery, great weather and caught some fish too. Tried for Sushi, but just got fryable/bakable fillets

If it smells like mold, mildew or cat urine when you turn on your car's air conditioning, don't fear, there is a cure. Call AutoAid for help with this issue.  81

People in Van Nuys have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufactruers in Van Nuys are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This practice came under scrutiny when four of the largest new car manufactruers announced that owners like those in Van Nuys were experiencing engine damage resulting from these higher oil change intervals. The manufactruers' standard oil drain service for particular vehicles was scheduled at around 7,500 miles. People following these recommendations were experiencing engine damage. It turns out that oil sludge was building up. This caused small oil passages to clog and engine parts to fail. What causes oil sludge? It's a factor of time and mileage. There are hot spots in every engine that cause oil burn off that l ... read more

AutoAid wishes to THANK all of our customers for helping us achieve this unprecedented award from the Automobile Club of Southern California for outstanding service for an independent  Auto Repair shop two years in a row. AutoAid is a family owned, AAA approved, Certified Female Friendly by AskPatty.com and AngiesList Super Service Award winner for 2009. Located at 14526 Erwin Street in Van Nuys. 818-901-1113, www.autoaidrescue.com