Our SoCal summer heat wave is already in full force here in Pasadena - and it’s only getting hotter. Temperatures way past 90 degrees make it important not only for your comfort but your health that your vehicle’s air conditioning system is in good condition. Today, we’ll explore what constitutes a good air conditioning service, [...]
Automotive Maintenance - For most people, a car is the second most expensive purchase they will make in their lifetime. Here in California, cars are also an important part of life. You need a car to drive around Pasadena to get to your job or the grocery store, run errands, and get around. If you [...]
Cars today are filled with electronics and sensors to keep track of how your vehicle is functioning and make driving easier. Every warning light on your dashboard should light up for a few seconds when you first start your engine. It is important to know what your vehicle’s warning lights mean because they can give [...]
Spark plug - the name itself is pretty self explanatory. To put it simply, your vehicle’s spark plugs are parts that plug into the top of your engine’s cylinders and create a spark which ignites the air and fuel mixture inside to start the engine and keep it generating power. The number of spark plugs [...]
Cars today are packed with the latest technology and newest developments to make your driving experience easier, safer, and more comfortable. But more technology comes at a cost - there is more to malfunction, and in some cars just a small malfunction can cause big problems. This is why some people prefer older cars, or [...]
Checking Your CARS Fluids - One of the easiest things you can do at home to keep your car in good running shape when you’re driving around Pasadena is to check and maintain your fluid levels. Keeping your fluids at their proper levels can save you unnecessary engine wear or damage and save you from [...]
Headlight Repair - Here in Pasadena, having properly functioning lights for your vehicle is especially important. Being by the mountains means that not only do we have a lot of dark, twisty mountain roads, but we also get thick fog sometimes which makes it much harder to see, and for other vehicles to see you. [...]
When it rains it pours - especially here in Pasadena. Southern California may not be one of the rainier areas of the world, but even here we can sometimes get torrential downpours that last for several hours or even days straight. Good quality windshield wiper blades will ensure a clean windshield, which will allow you [...]
Tire Rotation and Balancing - One thing that you’ll definitely have to replace as you drive your vehicle are your tires - and they can be expensive. According to a survey on Angie’s List, members paid an average of $637 for a complete set of four new tires. Usually, new tires will cost you at [...]
Some people say that it never rains in Southern California - but most people know to never say never. While anything more than a light drizzle is extremely rare here in Pasadena, once in a while, we get a serious storm that proves the saying wrong. Rain on the roads can cause slippery roads, huge [...]
