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Bay Service Automotive, INC.

✓ Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection

1201 Tenth Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Call (831) 375-5280 Apple Maps Google Maps

License #302077 · California state licensing records · data refresh 2026-08-03

About this brake and lamp inspection station

You'll find Bay Service Automotive, INC. at 1201 Tenth Street in Monterey, CA. It appears in California state licensing records under license #302077 (data refresh 2026-08-03).

Its self-reported specialty on record: Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection. Phone: (831) 375-5280. Confirm hours by phone before heading over. Details can change between data refreshes.

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Common questions

Where is Bay Service Automotive, INC. located?

Bay Service Automotive, INC. is at 1201 Tenth Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Phone: (831) 375-5280.

What license does Bay Service Automotive, INC. hold?

Bay Service Automotive, INC. appears in California state licensing records under license #302077 (data refresh 2026-08-03).

What are the signs I need new brakes?

Squealing or grinding sounds, vibration in the pedal, longer stopping distances, or a spongy pedal are the primary warning signs.

  • Squealing = wear indicators touching rotor (replace soon)
  • Grinding = metal-on-metal (replace immediately)
  • Pulsation or vibration often means warped rotors
  • Soft/spongy pedal may indicate hydraulic issue, not just pads
  • Dashboard brake warning light is always immediate action

Per ASE brake inspection standards and NHTSA guidance.

What does a brake service include?

A complete brake service includes inspection of pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, and fluid — followed by replacement of whatever is worn beyond safe limits, with a road test to confirm.

  • Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and lowers the boiling point — flush recommended every 2-3 years
  • Rotors can often be machined instead of replaced if within spec
  • Caliper slide pins must be lubricated to prevent uneven pad wear
  • Some pads include a lifetime pad warranty — ask about coverage
  • Road test after service is non-negotiable for confirming safe stopping

Per ASE A5 brake system standards.