If auto mechanics were comedians, they’d have a lot of laugh-out-loud stories to share about Do-It-Yourself auto repair gone wrong. From more common auto repair errors to “You did what!” expletives, any seasoned mechanic will have his or her tales…
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2017 Best and Worst Vehicles for Maintenance Value
When buying a new or used car, truck or SUV, purchasers typically pay the most attention to the price tag while overlooking other pricing considerations such as long term ownership costs. San Diego auto repair and maintenance costs are included…
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Faulty Airbags, Recalls & Keeping Your Ride Safe
If it seems like there have been more recalls lately related to automotive repair than there usually is, you have been paying attention. From Ford to Toyota repair, recalls have been happening in record number in recent years and this…
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Used Car Alert: Beware of an Uptick of Flood-damaged Cars
Recent hurricanes in Houston and the state of Florida have left record-level devastation tearing up homes, buildings, city infrastructure and of course vehicles. The cleanup effort after these storms will be a colossal undertaking. Restoring power, rebuilding roads and bridges,…
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Your Right to Auto Repair: What the New Law Means
Independent auto repair shops and do-it-yourselfers everywhere are celebrating a win regarding the right to repair legislation. In a quiet but impactful legal victory 12+ years in the making, franchise and independent auto repair shops beat out the auto manufacturers…
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Beat the Heat! Recharging Car Air Conditioner with a DIY Kit
Summertime in San Diego means trips to the beach, BBQs, and picnics. It can also mean more time stuck in traffic while you and everyone else heads to the shorelines for swimming, surfing or just soaking up some sun.
Posted in Air Conditioning, Summer Car Care Tips
A Guide to Auto Repair Troubleshooting for Consumers
Providing routine auto repair and maintenance for your car, truck or SUV can help guarantee its long life expectancy. By familiarizing yourself with a handful of auto repair troubleshooting tips, including transmission, brake and air conditioning repair, you can start…
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Common VW Car Repair for the VR6 Engine
Despite the wide range of Volkswagen makes and models, there are fewer VR6 engine vehicles on the road today, and this trend is likely to continue. Though devoted fans of the Volkswagen VR6 engine love its smooth sounding engine and…
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Skipping Routine Auto Maintenance? Here’s What That’ll Cost You.
Auto repair and maintenance are two necessary yet mildly unpleasant tasks adult car owners must do in order to keep their cars running 100,000 miles or more. Yet many people put off car repair and maintenance the same way they…
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Is it time for European Engine Repair or Just a Tune Up?
Regular car repair and maintenance can help keep your vehicle on the road for many miles and years to come. Everyone knows regular oil changes can support your car’s overall health, but what other types of auto repair services are…
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