Labor Day weekend is almost here, and whether you are planning on celebrating at the beach, the baseball park, or taking an extended road trip – it is wise advice to make sure your car, truck or SUV is in…
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Top Summer Car Repair Problems
Though people tend to think that winter driving damages your vehicle the most, summer weather conditions can also cause a lot of harm to your vehicle. Heat and intense sun exposure puts excessive wear on your car and its many…
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Auto Repair Tips for Greater Summer Fuel Efficiency
Some call it the sun tax or the beach tax: either way, most everything seems to be more expensive in Southern California, and fuel for your vehicle is no exception. While gas prices across the nation are on a downward…
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Did You Know Regular Cooling System Maintenance Prevents Overheating?
During these hot summer days, what’s better than driving to the coast and enjoying San Diego beaches with family and friends? Yet if you’re not careful, hot summer temperatures can be harmful to your vehicle’s major components. Cooling system maintenance…
Running Hot? What to Do if Your Car Overheats to Prevent Engine Repair
Whether you are nudging along the I-5 on your commute or driving to one of our famous SoCal beaches, hot temperatures, stop-and-go traffic, and long idle times can damage your car. With temperatures getting into the triple-digits in the inland…
Posted in All Posts, Summer Car Care Tips
A Guide to Dashboard Lights
Our latest infographic explains some common dashboard lights located in most cars. Even maintenance lights can signal bigger problems if left unchecked, so make sure all possible problems are checked out by a certified mechanic. Note: Full graphic transcript and…
Heading to the Beach? Don’t Forget These Summer Auto Tips
Summertime in San Diego means sunbathing at the beach, surfing the waves, taking out the boat and enjoying all the coastal attractions that make the city and its shorelines a world-wide vacation destination. Yet summertime in San Diego can wreak…
Finding Quality Jaguar Car Repair
Jag drivers know finding done-right Jaguar repair can be more of challenge than for drivers of other automobiles. British-made Jaguars are in their own class and so should be your Jaguar repair shop. Yet regular Jaguar service and maintenance is…
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Common Oddball Automotive Repairs
If you want to keep your automobile running like it should for a long time, then you will have to take it in to a local auto repair shop on occasion for oil changes, routine maintenance, break inspections, transmission troubles…
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Hybrid Car Repair Service May Now Cost Less
For years, hybrid automobiles were touted for their fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. General auto repair services in San Diego for hybrid cars was notably high-priced and served as a big deterrent against purchasing these newer, low carbon-emission vehicles. Many people…
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