Automotive repair has shifted dramatically in recent years thanks to advances in technology. What was once hands-on nut and bolts work with wrenches and screwdrivers is now push-button and computer work with mainframe resets. These modernizations in auto repair have…
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Get Ready for Memorial Day with These Auto Repair Tips
“May Gray” is in full effect this year in normally sunny San Diego. So if you are looking to get out of town this Memorial Day weekend, you will have some company on the roads. AAA is predicting that highways…
Are You Getting the Repair & Parts You Pay for?
When you bring in your to a local auto repair shop, how important is it that the shop uses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts instead of aftermarket or generic ones? It is a question many drivers don’t even think about…
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The Future of the Self-Driving Car
Self-driving cars may soon be more than sci-fi movie props. With advances in mechanical and sensory technologies, there’s a real possibility that vehicles may become driverless in the very near future, some are saying as soon as 2020. There are…
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Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair Tips for Amateurs
Have you ever thought of doing your own auto repair and maintenance but didn’t know where to start? Performing basic auto repairs can save you some money. Many maintenance tasks can be done with minimal mechanical expertise and a handful…
Car Won’t Start? Check your Battery…
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.…
All-about VW Air Cooled Engine Repair
Most vehicles on the road today are powered by a standard, water-cooled engine that requires the use of a coolant system to keep the temperature of the engine down. Yet a small percentage of cars, mostly older-model Volkswagens, use a…
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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…
Before You Buy Used, Visit Us for an Inspection
Purchasing a quality used vehicle can be a good way to save money. Depending on the brand, make and model of the vehicle, brand-new cars can lose as much as 40 percent of their value within the first year. Yikes!…
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