It’s early Monday morning and after a weekend with family and friends, you are ready to get back into the work routine. You load the kids up for school, grab your coffee cup and get ready to hit the road.…
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More Than a Sticky Mess? What a Puddle Can Tell You
No one wants to see a large puddle of fluid sitting under their car as they are heading out to work in the morning. Some drivers might pretend they don’t see the fluid accumulation while others might dismiss it a…
Record Year for Automotive Recalls
Once a bane for those in the auto manufacturing industry, recalls have now become the norm rather than the exception. 2015 had more than 141 recalls for 34+ million vehicles in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Rainstorm for the Records Arrives in San Diego, Is Your Car Ready?
This week is supposed to be one for the books as far as Southern California rainfall goes. Now entering its fourth year of drought, the state is undoubtedly in great need of some serious precipitation. Yet what’s good for the…
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Was Your Car Flooded by the Storm?
Cars, trucks and SUVs weren’t meant to wade through several feet of water, they just weren’t. If your vehicle was left stranded in water due to the recent El Nino storm, it’s a good idea to bring it in to…
Resolve to Adopt a New Auto Repair and Maintenance Routine in 2016
The New Year marks that time of year to say good-bye to the old and welcome the new. Whether it’s ditching bad habits such as smoking and adopting new ones such as exercising, the New Year marks a time of…
Santa-approved Holiday Auto Repair
Tis the season of giving and while “joyful, merry and bright” define the holiday spirit, stress and chaos are not far behind. After all, it’s not Christmas time if you’re not running out late to pick up that one gift…
How to Tell If Your Car Suspension Needs Attention
Unlike engine or transmission repair for your vehicle, the warning signs of suspension repair tend to be a little more nuanced and undetectable. In most circumstances, a dashboard warning light won’t go on when your vehicle’s steering and suspension system…
How to Pay Less for General Auto Repairs
Paying for repair and maintenance services can put a dent in your budget as auto repair in San Diego area can be expensive. Yet paying for auto repair doesn’t have to cost you half your paycheck if you take care…
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Even in San Diego, Auto Repair and Maintenance for Cold Weather Is a Must
Finally! It looks like cooler weather has finally arrived in San Diego and with this past October being the hottest on record, many locals are looking forward to crisp fall temperatures. Even though we are lucky enough to live in this…
