Antioch Auto Repair

The automotive industry has been on a wild ride since Henry Ford first rolled out his horseless carriages. Here, we discuss a few of the changes that have occurred in the last decade.   Alternative Fuels First, standard gasoline is no longer the only game in town. There are alternative fuel options to fossil fuels, and there is demand for them to become more widely available, though not all alternative fuels are created equal, and each comes with their own set of issues. Ethanol is an alcohol-based fuel that is made from wheat or corn. With both corn and wheat being subsidized by the government, this is a really viable option. Another very popular fuel option is electricity, such as in the Chevy Volt. Methanol, a wood-based alcohol fuel, is one example of an alternative fuel that was around for awhile before automobile manufacturers stopped making cars that used it. Last is biodiesel; made from vegetable fats. Some forms of biodiesel are even made from recycled restaurant oils ... read more

For many motorists, California is synonymous with car shows! What better way to rekindle your love of the open road in a fine motor vehicle than by seeing some of the best ones in the industry? Rub shoulders with glitterati and see some great cars. Read on to find our favorite car shows.   13th Annual Capitola Rod and Classic Car Show Held in Capitola, miles from Santa Cruz from June 9-10, this show features classic rods and cars through 1972. Capitola is laced with charming shops and restaurants, so there’s something to please everyone.   San Francisco International Car Show From November 21-25 at the Moscone Center, glimpse some of the world’s most astounding vehicles and cutting edge technology.   Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance This renowned show has something to suit even the most discriminating of tast ... read more

New Shop, New Tools, Same Great Service!   Is anyone else burnt out on fire talk? We are! D & K Automotive is back in business and ready to serve your auto repair needs! After a full renovation, our auto repair shop is better than ever. Our auto mechanics are thrilled to have a host of new tools, diagnostic equipment and software to serve you! D & K Auto in Antioch, CA is built on a reputation of quality and impeccable customer service.   Summer is coming, and in Antioch, that means it’s HOT, baby! Now is a perfect time to make sure your fluids are topped off. We have a brand-new coolant service machine to check your coolant fluid so your car is ready to keep you cool! We also have a new brake fluid service machine to make sure your brakes are in top condition.   We have brand-new, manufacturer specific diagnostic scan tools for those all important factory quality checks. Whether it’s BMW or Ford, Chevrolet or Mini, D & K Automotive has got ... read more

Hello D&K Customers Friends and Family,   I know this is a day late but that is because we are hard at work putting the shop back together! This past week we are cleaning and preparing for our first day back on April 2nd.   We are actively taking appointments every day and we are filling up fast. So please give us a call and book your appointment.   Don't forget that we have our Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday March 31st from 11am to 3pm. We have lots of prizes to give away and TACOS!! Please check out this link to our Facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/331002113973580/ ... read more

Hello D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   Things are moving fast here at the shop. Last week we started moving all of our equipment and tool boxes into the shop. We are finally setting up and getting organized. We still have a little work to do, but we are still on track for our opening day April 2nd!   We are actively taking appointments. So please give us a call and we will be glad to put you on our schedule.    Don't forget that we have our grand opening celebration on March 31st. Please check out this link to our Facebook page for details https://www.facebook.com/events/331002113973580/ ... read more

Hello D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   Another week closer to our opening day!    Last week was productive again. The electrician has run power to all of the lifts and they are now all functioning. It has been eight months since we had lifts that functioned!! We also had our whole crew back doing some detail work in the shop to help bring it all together.    Things are still right on schedule for our first day back April 2nd and we are currently taking appointments. If you have been waiting for us to open, now is the time to email or call us to book your appointment.    Just a reminder we are having a grand opening celebration on March 31st. If you haven't checked out our Facebook page, please do so here ... read more

Hello D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   Last week was again productive and we are still right on schedule. All of the lifts were installed, ceiling tiles were installed in the office and the electrician is still hard at work.    We are currently taking appointments for our grand opening day. Please give us a call with any of your automotive needs and we will get you in ASAP.   Don't forget that we are having our grand opening celebration party on 3/31. Please click on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/331002113973580/ ... read more

Hello D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   We have been busy here at the shop. Last week the floors were finished up, counter tops are being installed and the electricians are still hard at work. Things are coming together fast now!      We are taking appointments now for our first week open. April 2, 2018!!! Please give us a call or email us to book an appointment now.   Our grand opening celebration is on 3/31. We have lots of prizes and some auto repair to give away. Please click on the ling in this email to let us know that you will be attending and check out what we will be doing that day.    https://www.facebook.com/events/331002113973580/     ... read more

Hello again D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   We are still hard at work and things are going as planned. Last week the electricians got some of the lights on in the shop, it is really starting to come together. We are right on track for our grand opening celebration and our opening day!   Don't forget that our first day back is April 2nd. Our appointment schedule is filling up fast. So please contact us if you would like to get in as soon as we re-open. We can still be reached by phone or email.   We've been working hard to improve the overall service and experience here at D&K. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve that, please feel free to let us know.   We have created a Facebook event for our grand opening celebration on 3/31. Please click on the link and click that you will be attending. RepairPal will be hosting a car care event and we will be raffling off prizes throughout the day and there ... read more

Hello again D&K Customers, Friends and Family,   Things are right on track for our opening day on 4/2/18. Last week all of the insulation was put up in the ceiling and the first coat of paint went on over the weekend. That's correct, they are working weekends for us to keep us on track!   We are currently starting to schedule appointments. Some of you we have already talked to and we have added you to our calendar. Some we may not have talked to yet. So please feel free to email or call us so we can get you on our calendar.    It is difficult for us to not share all of the progress with you. But we are excited for you all to see our newly remodeled shop.   We have been working hard getting things ready for our grand opening party as well. So please save the party date 3/31/18 at 11:00 AM.   Have a great week,   R.J. MilnesGeneral ManagerD&K Auto Repair ... read more