You Put Mud In Your Engine? — West Automotive Group In general, cars aren’t cheap. You likely paid a hefty sum to get that cute sports car for an exciting drive. Or a four-wheel drive truck for off-roading or towing a load. You wanted a perfect sedan for the commute or minivan to haul half […]

Could That Be Mold In Your Car’s AC? — West Automotive Group You’ve heard of mold in someone’s basement or attic. You know it can be found in the bathroom. But did you know it can wreak havoc on your car? It may be growing in your vehicle’s air conditioning system right now without your […]

How to Keep Your Engine and Yourself Clean The most common maintenance service you probably get with your vehicle is an oil change. Essentially, the process is pretty simple. You remove the old oil and filter and replace it with fresh oil and a new filter. If you are going to change your oil yourself, […]

Explaining Fluid Service Do you know why you visit the auto shop regularly for oil changes? West Automotive Group in Miramar, California can explain every reason why routine fluid service is so important. Clean Oil, Clean Engine Why can’t you put in motor oil and leave it for a long time? Oil accumulates dirt, grime, […]

Expert Answers West Automotive Group in Kearny Mesa, California understands that our customers have questions about their car’s services. They want to know that their money is working towards their vehicle’s health and they need to understand our work better to know that. Our team answers your common oil change questions to help you understand […]

How To Protect Alignment Wheel alignment is part of the routine maintenance your car needs to stay healthy and perform its best. It can be damaging and dangerous to drive a car with bad alignment! So what can you do to avoid bad wheel alignment? West Automotive Group in Escondido, California has a few ideas. […]

How Dirty Is Too Dirty? Do you know when to change your car’s motor oil? Some people say to change the oil whenever it gets dirty, but how dirty is too dirty? West Automotive Group in El Cajon, California has the answers to all of your motor oil-related questions. Why Does Motor Oil Get Dirty? […]

Doing some traveling during the holiday season and thinking about that long drive ahead? Preparing your vehicle for travel can be stressful, but ensuring your car is equipped for the mystery travel holds is important! Often overlooked, headlights can make or break your road trip. Especially since the winter months bring shorter days and more […]

Summer is in full swing! Many things that the high heat and sun can do affect your car are not good. Not only does summer mean heat but also road trips. Having your car inspected during these high temps is crucial to help you avoid some common car problems due to heat. You also need […]

While you never want to be stranded on the side of the road, winter is probably the least desirable time to have this happen. And although there will always be unavoidable, unfortunate events, we’ve compiled a list of the five most common vehicle failures and how you can prevent them! 1. Check Engine Light An […]