Villa Automotive
34 SOUTH ST SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 | 805.781.3925

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Simple Answers from Villa Automotive for San Luis Obispo: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do San Luis Obispo drivers need to have it done?Villa Automotive Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and thro...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop.  And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle.  That means your brakes ha...
Published on: May 18, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon.  That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Nov 24, 2024

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Jun 30, 2024

What's Shakin' with my Brakin'? (Brake Rotor Service)

If you feel your vehicle vibrating when you’re braking, or if you don't stop in as short a distance as you used to, it may be time to have your brakes checked. All newer vehicles have disc brake...
Published on: Nov 09, 2023

Brake Service At Villa Automotive In San Luis Obispo

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most San Luis Obispo drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brak...
Published on: Aug 22, 2023

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
Published on: May 25, 2023