# Dean's Automotive Dean’s Automotive is a family owned and operated auto repair shop in Mountain View, CA, providing the highest level of customer care and auto repair. ## Pages - [Mountain View Auto Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com): Dean’s Automotive is a family owned and operated auto repair shop in Mountain View, CA, providing the highest level of customer care and auto repair. - [Mountain View Auto Services](https://www.deansautomotive.com/services): Dean’s Automotive is a reliable, family owned and operated auto repair shop in Mountain View, CA. We hold integrity and quality in very high regards, and always strive to provide the absolute best auto repair services in Mountain View! - [About Us](https://www.deansautomotive.com/about-us): We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide auto maintenance and auto repair services on all makes and models of foreign and domestic vehicles. - [Employees](https://www.deansautomotive.com/employees): He had grown up around cars and enjoyed restoring Model A’s with his father, so it became natural for him to seek a career in the automotive repair industry. - [Care Care Tips](https://www.deansautomotive.com/car-care): Our team of certified technicians have prepared the 12 most common tips on how to take care of your vehicle. Get in touch if you have any questions. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.deansautomotive.com/car-faq): If you ever have any questions about our auto repair services in Mountain View, feel free to talk to one of our talented, ASE Certified Technicians, they will be happy to help! - [Rewards](https://www.deansautomotive.com/rewards): To show our appreciation, we are happy to offer you our Customer Loyalty Rewards Card that helps you save money on your auto repair services! - [Los Altos Car Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/los-altos-repair): If you're looking for quality, honest and affordable auto repair in Los Altos, California, look no further than Dean's Automotive Inc. - [Palo Alto Car Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/palo-alto-repair): Dean's Automotive is a top quality car repair shop, serving fast, reliable and affordable auto maintenance services and auto repair to Palo Alto. - [Car Care Videos](https://www.deansautomotive.com/car-care-videos): - [Blog](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog): - [Reviews](https://www.deansautomotive.com/reviews): Go through the many reviews provided by our dear customers and see for yourself why we stand out from the rest of the repair shops in Mountain View, CA. - [Write A Review](https://www.deansautomotive.com/writeareview): Thank you for writing a review. We value feedback from our customers. Your review will help us improve our service and help others learn about our business. - [Specials](https://www.deansautomotive.com/coupons): Have a look at our specials and decide if any of them is of use to you right now. Take advantage of our specials before they expire. - [Directions](https://www.deansautomotive.com/directions): Get the right directions, by entering your starting address, in order to reach the location of our auto repair shop in Mountain View, CA. - [Unsubscribe](https://www.deansautomotive.com/unsubscribe): - [Contact Us](https://www.deansautomotive.com/contactus): If you wish to contact us, all you need to do is fill in the information about yourself as well as your message and submit them to us for a review. - [Appointments](https://www.deansautomotive.com/appointments): If you want to schedule an appointment with one of our technicians, you need to fill in the necessary information on our website and submit it to us. - [Mountain View Maintenance Services](https://www.deansautomotive.com/maintenance-service): Here are just a few maintenance services that our ASE certified team provides for our customers. Feel free to give us a call and ask us about anything. - [30000 Service](https://www.deansautomotive.com/mile-service-30000): Call us up at Dean's Automotive today to schedule yourself in for the 30000 service that will keep your car healthy and ready for the next 30000 miles! - [60000 Service](https://www.deansautomotive.com/mile-service-60000): Call Dean's Automotive today if your car is approaching 60000 miles for the 60000 service that is vital to the long term health of your car. - [90000 Service](https://www.deansautomotive.com/mile-service-90000): Call us at our shop, which is right here in Mountain View, and we’ll perform the 90000 service that will keep your aging car feeling young! - [Oil Change](https://www.deansautomotive.com/oil-change): The staff at Dean's Automotive is dedicated to serving the people of Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Los Altos. They’re ready to share their knowledge on any aspect of your oil change. - [Acura Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/acura-repair): Dean's Automotive in Mountain View believes in helping our customers hold the value of their vehicles with regular Acura service and repair. - [Audi Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/audi-repair): Call our shop today and they’ll work to find the right time to bring your Audi service and repair work into our shop - we’re a lot closer than Germany! - [BMW Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/bmw-repair): The certified technicians at Dean's Automotive can professionally complete your BMW service and repair in a timely manner at a reasonable rate. - [Chevy Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/chevy-repair): All of our repairs are backed by 2 year 24,000 mile warranty and our ASE Certified Technicians have years of experience and knowledge about Chevrolet repairs. - [Dodge Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/dodge-repair): Dean's Automotive is your certified and trusted repair shop for Dodge repairs in Mountain View. - [Ford Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/ford-repair): Bring your Ford service and repair work to us at Dean's Automotive, and we’ll use the latest technology to see that it is repaired correctly the first time. - [Honda Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/honda-repair): We’ve been serving the Mountain View community since 1963, and we’re keeping our winning formula of Honda service and repairs at an affordable price in place. - [Infiniti Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/infiniti-repair): If you ever find yourself in a need of an Infiniti service and repair, look no further than Dean's Automotive for the best auto repair services. - [Jeep Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/jeep-repair): For high quality Jeep repair services and the best MOPAR certified parts and courteous customer service, visit Dean's Automotive right here in Mountain View. - [Lexus Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/lexus-repair): Dean's Automotive serves all models of the luxurious Lexus lineup. Call us today for all of your Lexus service and repair needs. - [Mercedes Service & Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/mercedes-repair): The well trained technicians at Dean's Automotive are your alternative to the local dealership for all of your Mercedes service and repair needs. - [Nissan Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/nissan-repair): Dean's Automotive has been one of the top Nissan service and repair shops in Mountain View. Call up our team for all of your Nissan service and repair needs. - [Toyota Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/toyota-repair): At Dean's Automotive, we keep our techs up to speed with the latest development of Toyota improvements and models. We provide quality Toyota service and repair. - [VW Service and Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/volkswagen-repair): At Dean's, we take pride in providing top-notch VW service and repair work. Bring your car to us so that we can help it achieve its maximum lifespan. - [Vehicles We Service](https://www.deansautomotive.com/vehicles-we-service): The vehicles we service at our repair shop include Audi, Acura, BMW, Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jeep, Lexus, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen. | Mountain View, CA. - [Timing Belt Replacement](https://www.deansautomotive.com/timing-belt): Timing belt replacements are performed by properly trained technicians, like ours at Dean's Automotive. Our technicians are skilled in replacing timing chains and belts, and have no problem taking care of yours. | Mountain View, CA. - [Smog Test & Repair](https://www.deansautomotive.com/smogtestandrepair): ## Blog Posts - [Free Check Engine Light Diagnosis?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/free-check-engine-light-diagnosis-): There are so many different ads out there announcing different prices for and even FREE check engine light (or service engine soon light) ... - [Have You Met Your Cabin Air Filter?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/have-you-met-your-cabin-air-filter-): Summer is fast approaching with longer and warmer days! Having an air conditioner in your car that is working the way it should suddenly ... - [Top Tips for First-Time Car Buyers](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/top-tips-for-first-time-car-buyers): I hope you will enjoy reading this guest blog from James Henderson, a DIY guy and car enthusiast.  He helps readers understand car ... - [Replace Your Windshield Wipers and Help Wipe Out Cancer, too!](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/replace-your-windshield-wipers-and-help-wipe-out-cancer--too-): Windshield wipers, which are critical to your vision and safety during winter conditions, are prone to becoming dry or cracked during hot ... - [Understand Your Cars Maintenance Services](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/understand-your-cars-maintenance-services): So, what is a maintenance service anyway? For starters, know there is a difference between “services” and “repairs”. The auto repair ... - [Taking Care of Your Car: Where Do You Start?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/taking-care-of-your-car--where-do-you-start-): The best place to start is with your Owner’s Manual! If you don’t have one, ask for a copy from your vehicle manufacturer, or even ... - [Fearless Auto Care: A Guide to What Women Should Know About Their Cars](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/fearless-auto-care--a-guide-to-what-women-should-know-about-their-cars): Writing has always been my first love, and ever since I was about 7 years old, I have dreamed of becoming an author. But I never dreamed ... - [Official Certified Female-Friendly Auto Repair Shop](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/official-certified-female-friendly-auto-repair-shop): Being “female-friendly” should really be a given, not something unique and worthy of announcement! But unfortunately for our automotive ... - [Automotive Repairs: Dont Ignore Unfamiliar Noises From Your Car!](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/automotive-repairs--dont-ignore-unfamiliar-noises-from-your-car-): We just recently spoke to a young lady who was concerned about “strange noises” coming from her engine that she had never heard before. ... - [Will You Pass the Required Smog Test?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/will-you-pass-the-required-smog-test-): Receiving the registration renewal reminder in the mail is even less welcome when it says a smog test is required. It may be inconvenient, ... - [Does My New Car Have to Return to the Dealership for Routine Auto Maintenance?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/does-my-new-car-have-to-return-to-the-dealership-for-routine-auto-maintenance-): We have talked to so many people lately that didn’t know they have a Dealership Alternative, we thought it would be worth reposting this ... - [Working in the Auto Repair Industry](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/working-in-the-auto-repair-industry): So many people have asked me why I am working in the auto repair industry and what brought me here, so here is a part of my story!   - [Maintain Your Vehicle; Save Money](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/maintain-your-vehicle--save-money): I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to keep up with your vehicle’s routine maintenance services! Watch my video below where I ... - [Guide to Buying a Used Car](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/guide-to-buying-a-used-car): If you have an older car that needs a lot of work to keep it running, you may be thinking about buying a new one. When that is not ... - [Tires On Cars Should Not Bounce!](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/tires-on-cars-should-not-bounce-): A new customer recently called us whose friend had observed his vehicle’s tires bouncing “like basketballs” down the freeway! He wondered ... - [Air Conditioning in a Car: When It Doesnt Blow Cold Enough](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/air-conditioning-in-a-car--when-it-doesnt-blow-cold-enough): If someone’s air conditioner is not blowing cold enough, we are often asked if it’s because they are low on refrigerant, and will adding ... - [Keep Your Air Conditioner (and Yourself) Healthy](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/keep-your-air-conditioner--and-yourself--healthy): Summer is finally making its appearance with longer and warmer days! Having an air conditioner in your car that is working the way it ... - [“Cheap” Mobile Automotive Services: Be Careful](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/-cheap--mobile-automotive-services--be-careful): I recently learned from one of our customers that there are ads being run in some of the online classified sites for “cheap”, mobile brake ... - [Preventive Auto Maintenance: Fluid Changes with the Seasons](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/preventive-auto-maintenance--fluid-changes-with-the-seasons): As our weather changes along with the seasons,  it’s a good time to check coolant and brake fluids.  Why? The fluids in your cooling ... - [Automotive Service: What Do You Expect?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/automotive-service--what-do-you-expect-): Much to my surprise, I have realized that over the last 8 years I have been a student in the School of Automotive Service/Repair with a ... - [How Often Should I Bring My Vehicle in for an Oil Change?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/how-often-should-i-bring-my-vehicle-in-for-an-oil-change-): Most people have been conditioned to bring their cars in for an oil and filter change every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes ... - [How to Get the Best Gas Mileage from Your Car](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/how-to-get-the-best-gas-mileage-from-your-car): I don’t think anyone is too happy about the climbing fuel prices. Especially those of us who are on a tight budget or who have cars that ... - [TEEN DRIVER SAFETY: WHAT ARE GOOD CARS FOR NEW DRIVERS?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/teen-driver-safety--what-are-good-cars-for-new-drivers-): One of our customers recently told us that their daughter just got her driver’s license, and she asked if we agreed that her SUV would be ... - [What You Should Know About a "Brake Job"](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-a--brake-job-): One type of phone call we receive frequently is from someone concerned about their brakes and asking how much it will cost for “a brake ... - [The Dealer or the Independent Auto Shop?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/the-dealer-or-the-independent-auto-shop-): Q: The maintenance program at the dealership that came with my new car a few years ago is running out, and I would rather not continue ... - [Shocks and Struts: Theyre Important!](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/shocks-and-struts--theyre-important-): When is the last time you even thought about your vehicle’s shocks and struts? They are a critical component of every vehicle, but often ... - [Is Your Car Winter-Ready?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/is-your-car-winter-ready-): Colder days, longer nights – winter is almost here! Nobody wants problems with their cars, especially during bad weather. So, to keep your ... - [Routine Car Maintenance Buys Healthy Car Insurance](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/routine-car-maintenance-buys-healthy-car-insurance): Many people believe that once their odometer reaches 100,000 miles, their car is on its last legs and it’s time to consider purchasing a ... - [Heavy Keys Can Mean an Auto Repair Bill](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/heavy-keys-can-mean-an-auto-repair-bill): Take a look at the key ring you are using to hold your ignition key. How many other keys are hanging there? More than 4 or 5? Do you have ... - [Will Your Vehicle Pass the Unavoidable Smog Test?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/will-your-vehicle-pass-the-unavoidable-smog-test-): Most of us have received those registration renewal reminders in the mail that tell us we must prove our vehicle meets the smog ... - [Your Battery Needs Attention, Too](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/your-battery-needs-attention--too): Your car is starting just fine and everything is working as it should, so why be concerned about your battery until it stops working for ... - [The Dealership Alternative](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/the-dealership-alternative): Did you know that you are NOT required to bring your new car back to the dealer for all maintenance and repairs in order to keep your ... - [MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR CARS CARE: YOUR CAR WILL LOVE YOU!](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/make-good-decisions-about-your-cars-care--your-car-will-love-you-): There are exceptions of course, but most women (and some men, too) are not comfortable making decisions on their own when it comes to ... - [CHANGES YOUR CAR CANT LIVE WITHOUT](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/changes-your-car-cant-live-without): You know that the engine oil in your vehicle needs to be changed regularly. But did you know that there are other fluids that need to be ... - [WHAT TO DO WITH THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/what-to-do-with-that-check-engine-light-): What is your first reaction when you see that Check Engine warning light appear on your dashboard? I have found that some panic, some ... - [SAVE MONEY BY KEEPING YOUR CAR HEALTHY](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/save-money-by-keeping-your-car-healthy): For many of us today, the economic climate is prohibitive to buying a new car. Keeping the car you have healthy, reliable, and fun to ... - [WHY YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR TIRES](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/why-you-need-to-pay-attention-to-your-tires): Have you checked your tire pressures recently? Do you know the birth date of your tires? When did you last run your hand over the ... - [What is the best thing to do if my accelerator pedal gets stuck on the freeway?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/what-is-the-best-thing-to-do-if-my-accelerator-pedal-gets-stuck-on-the-freeway-): There has been almost a panic created by the media over the recent “stuck accelerator pedals” in various Toyota vehicles. Just this week ... - [What are the Benefits of Filling my Cars Tires with Nitrogen?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-filling-my-cars-tires-with-nitrogen-): The practice/concept of filling street car tires (tires that are driven on city streets) with nitrogen has been around for the last few ... - [Love It or Get Rid of It?](https://www.deansautomotive.com/blog/love-it-or-get-rid-of-it-): If you have not been investing in the care of your vehicle, there will come a time when you bring it in for service and learn it will cost ...