Allied Auto Works
2073 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 | 650.968.7227

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Cayenne Answers "Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?"

Cayenne here, and we all don't like to fail on something, especially on our first try, but it happens.  Your car may have even failed its first attempt on its emissions, and I am sure you want t...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

Cayenne Is Exhausted! (Exhaust Service)

YAWN!  Cayenne here, and I am exhausted from my busy week getting ready to do my weekly blog. You know it was exhausting because it is about Exhaust Service.  So before I go back and take ...
Published on: Sep 18, 2023

Cayenne Is Exhausted- Service for Your Exhaust System Has Video

Cayenne here and today I am a little exhausted; exhaust system, that is. Did you know that your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler? In fact, it is one of the mo...
Published on: May 15, 2023

Duke's Diagnostic Service Tips At Allied Auto Works Has Video

Hey, it's Duke and imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache from too many steak bones. You pick up the phone, call the doctor's office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache...
Published on: Nov 21, 2022

Duke's Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service Has Video

Hi Duke here and imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cos...
Published on: Jul 24, 2022

Cayenne Says "So You Think You Sound Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)" Has Video

  Cayenne here and my first dog ride was in a 67 SS 350 Camaro, now that was a hot rod.  What a beautiful sound when it drove down the road.  But have you heard some cars so loud even ...
Published on: May 23, 2021

Duke's Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service Has Video

Hey, it's Duke, and imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache, may one too many bones the night before.  So pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve ...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021

Duke's Positive Crankcase Ventilation - PCV Valve Service at Allied Auto Works

Hello Los Altos!    Duke here and did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV val...
Published on: Sep 19, 2018