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Tristar Auto Services, INC

✓ Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection

484 Kenwood Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

License #310947 · California state licensing records · data refresh 2026-08-03

About this brake and lamp inspection station

Tristar Auto Services, INC is a brake and lamp inspection station at 484 Kenwood Court in Santa Rosa, California. It appears in California state licensing records under license #310947 (data refresh 2026-08-03).

Its self-reported specialty on record: Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection. Phone: (707) 571-8866. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Tristar Auto Services, INC located?

Tristar Auto Services, INC is at 484 Kenwood Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Phone: (707) 571-8866.

What license does Tristar Auto Services, INC hold?

Tristar Auto Services, INC appears in California state licensing records under license #310947 (data refresh 2026-08-03).

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.

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.