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Inland Auto Now Provides Certified Smog Testing in Murrieta

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Need a smog test? Now you can rely on Inland Auto to handle it. No need to take your vehicle to a specialty shop. As Inland Auto continues to expand our services, adding smog testing to the list just made sense. Historically we’ve relied on other shops here in Murrieta and Temecula to provide smog testing for our customers. But it’s much more convenient for our customers now that we do in in our shop.

The convenience of being able to smog test your vehicle here is further emphasized when your vehicle requires repairs. If repairs are needed, we can very often handle them right here in the same shop. If you take your vehicle to a shop that specialize in just smog testing and it is in need of repairs, you would then have to visit a second shop to get the repairs made, and then return back to the smog shop. In these cases, you would have made a total of three visits to two facilities. Now it’s just one. [Read more…]

Inland Auto Now Offering 2 and 4-Wheel Alignments in Murrieta

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We’re pleased to inform the community that Inland Auto is now providing wheel alignment services. We are trained and equipped to perform both 2 and 4-wheel alignments, depending on what your vehicle manufacturer recommends and what your vehicle needs.

We recently installed a new lift that’s specially designed to perform professional wheel alignments. You can be confident that we’ve invested in the right tools, training and equipment to do the job correctly and affordably. [Read more…]

Job Report: Camry Repair after another Murrieta Auto Shop Failed

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It’s so important to work with a quality auto shop when your Toyota or Lexes needs service or repair. We’re often quite surprised by what we find after other Murrieta shops work on a vehicle. For this Toyota Camry, the customer recently had their vehicle serviced at a reputable auto shop. But the transmission started leaking fluid quite badly, so they decided to bring their car to us. After inspecting the transmission, we found that the previous shop had replaced the transmission gasket with a cheap rubber-style gasket. It only lasted for a short period of time and then started to leak a lot of fluid. In addition to the mess that a leaking transmission causes, there’s also the risk of overheating or under-lubricating the transmission, as the fluid needs to perform both tasks. In addition, the fluid in an automatic transmission is a key component to its operation, like changing gears. Needless to say, a serious transmission leak needs to be addressed quickly. [Read more…]

The Value of Fuel Injection Service for Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

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Usually recommended at 50,000 miles, Toyota fuel injection service and Toyota throttle body service help to keep your vehicle’s engine running smoothly.  This kind of service, recommended both for Toyota and Lexus at the 50,000 mile mark, contributes to improvements in safety and reliability as well as comfort and performance.

What is Lexus Fuel Injection Service?

Fuel injection service for Lexus and Toyota involves cleaning out the intake system and removing the carbon deposits that build up in your vehicle’s fuel injection system over time.

Scheduling fuel injection service with your Murrieta Toyota repair professional is a way to maintain your car’s performance capabilities and to keep it running better, longer. [Read more…]

Lexus Repair Dealer Alternative in Temecula Review: I Will Take My Lexus Here for All My Service

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Lexus owner Sandy of Temecula, Ca, has a story like so many others.  Convinced that there was no alternative to Lexus dealer service for her car, Sandy ended up spending more time and money than she should have by bringing her vehicle into a dealer for routine Lexus service.

Luckily, Sandy was able to break the cycle of wasted time and money.  When she came to us for a simple oil change, she soon learned the advantages of choosing Inland Auto as a dealer alternative for Lexus service in Temecula.

From that first oil change, Sandy saw that we provide trustworthy Lexus service and expert Lexus repair.  We showed Sandy that we do all of that while at the same time giving honest customer service that shows our respect for and commitment to Temecula drivers and our local community.  [Read more…]

The Lexus Auto Repair We Don’t Do: Why We Work with Trusted Partners to Give the Best Lexus Auto Service in Murrieta

tires-specialist-murrieta-autoDrivers who need Lexus auto service in Murrieta rely on us to provide the absolute best in full service care for their cars.  Because of the quality of the work we do and the level of customer service we provide, our customers know that they can come to us for all of their auto service needs.

We take that responsibility seriously, and that is why, for the kinds of auto service that we do not provide ourselves, we work with a list of trusted partners who, like us, have a proven record of success and reliability.

Lexus Auto Service in Murrieta: Trusted Partners for Specialized Repairs and Service

Some of the auto services that we connect with trusted partners to provide include smog testing, wheel alignment and tires. [Read more…]

Murrieta Auto Service Question: How Do Cabin Air Filters Work and Why Do They Require Maintenance?

murrieta-toyota-cabin-filterThe job of a cabin filter is to keep the air inside your car or truck clean and comfortable.  Your vehicle’s cabin air filter keeps your heat and air conditioner (the whole HVAC system of your vehicle) running properly to give you the cabin air quality that you need.

What Does the Cabin Air Filter Do?

Like any filter, your car’s cabin filter prevents unwanted particles from passing through.  In this case, cabin air filters protect your vehicle’s HVAC system from bacteria, dust and pollen.  Cabin air filters also, and importantly, prevent exhaust gas from entering into your heating and A/C ventilation systems. [Read more…]

Tips for Better Fuel Economy: Get Even More from Your Lexus

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You know that your Lexus delivers superior performance and handling.  Did you know that it, and all the cars and trucks in the Toyota family, can also deliver improved fuel economy and greater overall efficiency with some simple adjustments to how you use, maintain and service your vehicle?

Driving Tips for Improved Fuel Economy

There are a few different ways you can get improved fuel economy for your Lexus or other vehicle, starting with how and when you drive.  To get a jump start on improved fuel economy, try out these tips.

Don’t Idle

Allowing your car to keep running while you are standing wastes gas and reduces fuel economy.  If you don’t need your car to go, don’t run your engine. [Read more…]

What You Need to Know about Automatic Transmission Repair

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As Murrieta Toyota repair professionals, we know a lot about automatic transmission repair.  In fact, it is one of the most common repairs we perform for our customers who drive Toyota, Lexus, Scion and other popular Japanese-made vehicles.

But as much as transmission repair is part of our everyday work, we know that for you, as a car owner, hearing that you need automatic transmission repair or suspecting that you have a problem with your transmission can be a real source of stress.

Automatic Transmission Repair Process

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Technology and Training Make a Better Murrieta Auto Repair Experience

Technology has come to the auto industry and it is here to stay.  In many ways, the technology in our cars is making it easier for us to stay safer, to get where we are going more easily, and to enjoy our time on the road.  For those of us in the auto service business, technology in cars and trucks can actually make car maintenance and repair faster and more accurate.

For instance, when you come to us in need of Lexus auto service or Toyota repair, we are able to perform computer diagnostics that help us identify and ultimately fix the problem with your vehicle more quickly. [Read more…]