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.…
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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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Rainstorm for the Records Arrives in San Diego, Is Your Car Ready?
This week is supposed to be one for the books as far as Southern California rainfall goes. Now entering its fourth year of drought, the state is undoubtedly in great need of some serious precipitation. Yet what’s good for the…
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Was Your Car Flooded by the Storm?
Cars, trucks and SUVs weren’t meant to wade through several feet of water, they just weren’t. If your vehicle was left stranded in water due to the recent El Nino storm, it’s a good idea to bring it in to…
Resolve to Adopt a New Auto Repair and Maintenance Routine in 2016
The New Year marks that time of year to say good-bye to the old and welcome the new. Whether it’s ditching bad habits such as smoking and adopting new ones such as exercising, the New Year marks a time of…
Santa-approved Holiday Auto Repair
Tis the season of giving and while “joyful, merry and bright” define the holiday spirit, stress and chaos are not far behind. After all, it’s not Christmas time if you’re not running out late to pick up that one gift…
As Automatic Braking Systems Become Standard, Brake Repair Remains Important
When driving your vehicle, few things are more important than making your car stop when you need it to. Whether it is slowing down at a red-light or slamming on your brakes to avoid a crash, a high-functioning braking system…
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