As a Lexus repair shop, M & R Automotive, near Belmont, CA, is experienced with diagnosing and repairing Lexus IS 350s blowing hot air from the air...

Understand why your Lexus NX 300 sometimes overheats in stop-and-go traffic. Diagnosing common cooling system problems early will help prevent potentially...

At M & R Automotive, we often help Lexus owners identify the cause of oil leaks in their Lexus GX 460. It’s a common problem with older Lexus models,...

At M & R Automotive, we diagnose check engine lights and codes on Audi Q5 models to help owners understand their repair options. While the light doesn’t...

A BMW 3 Series should feel smooth, controlled, and confident when you brake. If you hear grinding, scraping, or metal-on-metal noise when slowing down, your...

Replacing a dead battery should usually bring your Honda Accord back to life. So when you install a new battery, and the car still refuses to start, it is...

Picture a Palo Alto morning, a BMW that won't crank, and a battery that tested fine at the last shop a week ago. This scene plays out in our lobby more than...

You know the feeling before you know the word for it. The car floats where it used to plant, the turns on Alameda de las Pulgas feel looser than they did last...

Grinding brakes can be more than an annoyance, and our team of local experts can diagnose and correct this issue in Toyota vehicles.

Local automotive experts have the know-how and experience needed to quickly diagnose and repair Honda “check engine light” issues.

Acura drivers expect a balance of luxury, sportiness, and everyday reliability. From responsive steering to a quiet, controlled ride, every component is...

Audi drivers choose their vehicles for a reason: responsive acceleration, composed handling, and refined comfort. Turbocharged engines and advanced suspension...

Your car doesn't go where you point it anymore, and you've been white-knuckling lane changes on Highway 101. That vague, disconnected feeling started months...

Your engine oil picked up combustion acids, microscopic metal shavings, fuel dilution, and carbon deposits during your morning commute down University Avenue...

A slipping transmission is one of the earliest warning signs of serious drivetrain trouble. M & R Automotive in Atherton explains what causes transmission slipping, the symptoms drivers should never ignore, and how timely repairs can prevent costly damage.

If your Hyundai Elantra feels stiff, pulls to one side, or makes strange noises while turning, you may be experiencing a common steering issue. M & R Automotive in Belmont explains what causes these problems and how our technicians restore safe, reliable steering performance.

You feel a stumble, you notice a new noise, and you see a light. Those signals matter because Toyota computers only flag faults after repeated failures. You...

Oil does more than lubricate; it cools, cleans, and carries away wear metals. When a leak starts, the film thins, temperatures rise, and bearings suffer. Hot...

The Toyota Camry is built for reliability, but even dependable sedans develop issues as mileage climbs. M & R Automotive in Belmont explains the most common high-mileage Camry problems and how our mechanics keep these cars running strong.

Honda Accords are renowned for their reliability, but transmission issues can occur as the vehicle accumulates miles. At M&R Automotive in Belmont, we explain common Accord transmission problems, warning signs, and how our expert team repairs them.