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T A C Auto Repair

✓ Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection

11721 Westminster Ave #1a, Garden Grove, CA 92643

License #176677 · California state licensing records · data refresh 2026-08-03

About this brake and lamp inspection station

You'll find T A C Auto Repair at 11721 Westminster Ave #1a in Garden Grove, CA (Orange County). Its state license — #176677 — is on record in California's licensing data as of 2026-08-03.

Its self-reported specialty on record: Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection. Phone: (714) 530-4430. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is T A C Auto Repair located?

T A C Auto Repair is at 11721 Westminster Ave #1a, Garden Grove, CA 92643, in Orange County. Phone: (714) 530-4430.

What license does T A C Auto Repair hold?

T A C Auto Repair appears in California state licensing records under license #176677 (data refresh 2026-08-03).

How long do brake pads last?

Brake pads typically last 30,000-70,000 miles — driving style and terrain are the biggest variables.

  • City stop-and-go driving wears pads 2-3x faster than highway
  • Heavier vehicles put more load on brake components
  • Quality of pad compound affects longevity significantly
  • Front pads wear faster than rear on most vehicles
  • California hills and canyon driving accelerate wear

Per ASE technician guidelines and brake manufacturer data.

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.