We hear it all the time, “It’s just making this funny noise.” When your vehicle is acting up, there are things you can do to help your ASE Certified automotive technician accurately and efficiently diagnose your vehicle. Our best advice? Be descriptive. Use adjectives to describe the sound, noise or feeling your vehicle is experiencing. […]

Automatic transmission issues can take place in numerous forms. Each symptom can have a number of probable causes, some involving extensive repairs and some only needing an alteration or minimal service. Here are some simple precautions you can take to keep your transmission in tip-top shape. 1. Schedule routine maintenance. This is vital to the […]

You’ve got your grill fired up, your pool gear ready and your beach trips planned, but is your car as ready for the warm summer weather as you are? You vehicle’s air conditioning doesn’t get much use over the winter months, so many people will find upon firing it up that it isn’t working the […]

Earth Day is almost here once again, April 22, and many people are thinking about how they can participate this year. Many people understand the importance of recycling, but not as many know how much of an impact our cars have on the environment! On this Earth Day, everyone should make it a point to […]

Be honest…how often do you get a wheel alignment? Do you just do it when you buy a new set of tires? Do you ignore your mechanic when he suggests that it’s about time for you to rotate your tires and align your wheels? We find that many people know they should get a wheel […]

So you’re just about finished buying your new or used car when the salesman hits you with the question “would you like to purchase our extended new car warranty?” Hold the phone – you hadn’t even given that any thought. Is it worth the money to buy the extended warranty? Will it cover the things […]

Used cars can often be hidden treasures. Low prices on sparkling and seemingly rarely driven vehicles seem like a dream come true. But how do you know that the used car doesn’t have an accident-filled past or hidden mechanical issues that could cost you later? Here are a few tips to use when purchasing a […]

Summer is upon us here in San Diego County! If you’re like me then you’ve got all the necessities: extra sunscreen for the pool, extra gas for your road trips and an extra porterhouse steak for the grill. But is your car as ready for summer as you are? With the summer comes longer days […]

Why do we get vehicle safety inspections? Getting your car inspected each year may seem like just an added hassle and expense, but these state vehicle safety tests are vital to keeping your car running at a safe level! In reality, many of us take for granted each day that our cars start in the […]

When it comes to your vehicle’s brakes, you don’t want to mess around. Your car’s brakes are its lifeline – and yours! They literally keep you from crashing into the vehicle, deer, shopping cart, basketball, crazy squirrel, or whatever else might cross your path. Brake safety starts with being able to determine if your car […]