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…
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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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Environmentally Friendly Auto Repair and Maintenance Tips
Adopting “going green” maintenance habits are a good way to both help out the environment and your wallet. You don’t have to be a proverbial tree-hugger to recognize that poor driving habits and car repair practices cost you money and…
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The Worst Auto Repair News
Just like most people dread visiting the doctor’s office for a checkup, most people dread visiting their local auto repair shop for a tune up. Much like going to the doctor’s, car owners fear that repair technicians will tell them some…
Getting an Oil Change? How It’s Done and Why It’s So Important
Every vehicle owner knows they are supposed to take in their car to get regular oil changes. Here inn San Diego and across the nation, routine oil changes and related maintenance can keep your car running in top condition for…
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Avoid Summertime Car Repair Services with a Little Preparation
Summer is on the horizon and it comes with long summer road trips, vacations to the beach and other Southern California adventures. But before you load your crew and gear into your vehicle, make sure it is well prepare for…
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Choosing an Auto Repair Shop in After an Accident, Part II
As previously discussed, the first thing the vehicle owner should do after an accident is get damage estimates prepared by at least two auto repair shops in your area. These estimates should line up with the ones the insurance company…
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