One of the easiest maintenance tasks that even a complete mechanical novice can perform on their own vehicle is to replace your own air filters. Taking on this task on your own is an easy way to save some money while…
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DIY Quick Fix – Check Your Tire Pressure & How To Rotate Tires
Tires are one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of your automobile. When you consider that the traction and grip your tires provide are largely responsible for the controlled acceleration, steering and braking of your vehicle – which…
Posted in Auto Repair Maintenance, Summer Car Care Tips
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
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…
The Last Days of Summer: Plan Ahead to Steer Clear of Repair Issues
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…
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
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…
Avoid Costly Summer Auto Repair Services With These Tips
It’s officially the middle of summer, but here in San Diego that means you still have several months of warm weather to enjoy. As much as we all love the summer sun, high temperatures and intense sun can take a…
Posted in All Posts, Summer Car Care Tips
Summer Road Trip? Avoid Big Auto Repair Service in San Diego with These Tips
Getting ready for that one final summer road trip requires packing all the right gear such as your snazzy swimsuit, your SPF 35 and beach flip flops. But as you get all your summer essentials together, take the time to…
Posted in All Posts, Summer Car Care Tips
