Burbank Auto Repair

November has arrived! But is your car ready for this winter & holiday season? After a long and hot summer here in LA there is no denying that all of our cars have been through a lot. As our climate here in California changes throughout fall, it is important to give your car some tender loving care to prepare it for a busy holiday and Christmas season. Here at FAS we take car maintenance and auto repair very seriously and don't want to see you stranded on the side of the road with your family missing Thanksgiving Dinner. That's why we have come up with a Car Care Checklist to make sure you are traveling safely around Burbank and Los Angeles through the rest of the year into 2025.   Important Maintenance Items to Consider   Safety InspectionTires & Alignment ... read more

Keep your car battery in top shape to avoid holiday travel hiccups. With the approaching holiday season, we eagerly anticipate merry gatherings and thrilling winter escapades. However, nothing crushes our festive mood quite like a vehicle that fails to start - especially when laden with Christmas gifts or a tight itinerary of events. After all, without your car's battery working effectively as its life-force; it simply won't budge from its parking spot! In this article, we'll delve into why safeguarding your battery's condition is crucial- particularly before embarking on any seasonal road trips. What Causes Battery Drain in Colder Weather? The relationship between winter and car batteries is far from cordial. Frigid weather conditions can significantly impair the starting capabilities ... read more

The ultimate driving machine has been around for decades and the Bavarians seem to be coming up with faster and more powerful iterations of their "M" cars every year. But does more horsepower and hybrid technology necessarily mean better? Today, we are taking a closer look at what some BMW enthusiasts would consider the holy grail of engines made by BMW M. The S85 V10 engine offers one of the most unique driving experiences ever with its high-revving nature, independent throttle bodies, and exotic sound notes. Join us for an important discussion about the maintenance and repairs you might be facing with a S85-powered BMW M5 or M6.  What makes the BMW S85 V10 special?  This BMW M6 pictured below in our shop here for example is powered by the legendary S85 engine. A 5.0L V10 cylinder with an 8,250 rpm redline, 507 horsepower, and the sound note of an F1 car. Coming from a time when German automakers went all out to celebrate the possibilities of the ... read more

  Today we are talking brakes! They are one of the most crucial components of any motor vehicle out on the road and are essential to slowing down your car and at the same time ensure safety for yourself and others on Burbank's roads. However, not all brakes are the same. Did you know there are two largely different types of brake systems on cars? In this blog post, we will do a crash course on the two kinds of conventional brake systems: Drum Brakes and Disk Brakes! So stick around to find out how these two brake systems are different, which ones you have on your car, and how they are serviced!   A Brief History About Brakes   The first ever car with brakes was introduced by the Frenchman Louis Renault in 1902. While disk and drum brakes saw the light of the world around the same time, the first mass-produced cars featured a drum brake system due to simpler technology and lower costs. Disk brakes didn't really become a thing until 1953 when ... read more

  Three Reasons Your Car A/C Isn't Blowing Cold   It happens at the worst time possible. Burbank and the city of Angels are going through an intense heat wave and just when you need it the most, your car's air conditioning stops working. If you are one of the many drivers out there sweating their way through LA traffic, rest assured, we have the solution. Future Auto Service in Burbank has all your car A/C service needs covered, doesn't matter which make and model you have. In today's blog post, we discuss how your car A/C works as well as the three main reasons why your car's air conditioning doesn't blow cold and how it can be fixed.   How Does My Car A/C Work?   Your car's air conditioning system is complex and stretches through places in your car that are sometimes hard to access. Fixing your air conditioning to blow cold air again could just be a simple recharge or might involve removing ... read more