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Bob Ling, Owner
Over 30 Years of automotive experience Owned the shop since 1994 ASE Certified, Level 1 Service Technician ASE Master Service Technician ASE Certified Service Advisor Loves to ride his bike and race, and has an extensive collection of cycling paraphernalia in his...
Don Smalley, ASE Certified Service Technician
Over 30 years of auto repair experience ASE Certified Service Technician Been with Silverdale Autoworks since 2004
Luis Aguilar, ASE Certified Service Technician
ASE Certified Service Technician Over 12 Years of Auto Repair Experience European Vehicle Specialist Been with Silverdale Autoworks since 2009 Loves spending time with his 4 kids Loves to be on his boat crabbing or fishing, or anything to do with outdoors
Kate Shelton, Office Manager
Office Manager & Marketing/Advertising Customer Service Assistant Been with Silverdale Autoworks since 2008
What does my check engine light mean?
We hear this question often. Current cars are much more complex than before. For most cars built in the last decade or so, about 85% of their systems are controlled by computers. When the computers sense a problem, it sends a signal to your dashboard's "check...
About Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing
There are two important ways to maximize the life of your tires. They are wheel balancing and tire rotation. Tire Rotation As your car drives through turns, the front tires wear down. Front tires wear down more than rear ones for that reason. When we rotate your...