Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

Image by SinayKata from Pixabay  What is Preventive Maintenance? When you hear the words ‘preventive maintenance’, what comes to mind? For most mechanics and shop owners, it brings to mind a general practitioner’s office.    In a GP’s office, the doctor is focused on keeping your health to the point where you don’t need a surgeon. Surgery is traumatic and costly, and he wants to spare you that by advising you on keeping your health in check. Eventually, as you age, you will need to see specialists, to cover the buildup of bad things in the body. If you skip going to the doctor, you will likely suffer and deal with costly bills as surgery is required ... read more

Heading to the beach this summer? Make sure you are summer-ready from the proper vehicle to the suitable swimwear. Getting ready for the beach may require minimal planning but you also must ensure your vehicle is road-ready and road-worthy. Bring your vehicle in today for a check-up before any family trips this summer to ensure the ultimate safe trip. Packing for the Beach Loading up your vehicle to head to the beach means you must NOT forget the essentials. First and foremost you must ensure you have adequate life jackets and air floatations for all children and peoples who are unable to swim on their own. This can include water wings as well. When loading up for the beach you cannot forget the floaties and the foot or car air pump to inflate them up ASAP. While the kids are out on the floaties already you can begin setting up the towels, beach blankets, chairs, recliners, umbrellas, and other means of shade. A beach party isn't complete without the cooler full of snacks, juice ... read more

Photo by@jumpstarterexpert on Unsplash How the Climate Affects Your Battery  Have you got long scenic drives, weekend beach trips, and warmer weather on your mind? As you begin planning your summer vacations and picking out this year’s beachwear, we hope you’ll consider checking out another thing that might need your attention this summer–your car battery.  Climate and Your Car’s Battery  Your car won’t function without a battery. All of us who have had to jumpstart our cars on a rainy day or help a stranger out in the parking lot know how intrical a battery is to your car's operations. In general, you should replace your car battery every four to five years. However, your car battery is more finicky than you might realize. Too-cold weather can make the battery ... read more

With spring finally among us, some of you probably have spring cleaning at the top of your list. While it is beneficial to tidy up your home, don't forget about your car! Some people even go as far as not washing their car in the winter. And if you're one of those drivers, it's about time. Before you grab a bucket and a hose, here are some crucial at-home car washing tips you must know: Utilize a microfiber cloth While some of you may grab a rough rag or worn t-shirt to wash your car, it can wreak havoc on your vehicle. Rugged materials like those can put scratches on your car, so please stick to microfiber fabrics. Use the two buckets instead of one One container should hold the dirty soap and water while the other should only hold clean water. When washing, using two separate buckets will ensure you aren't reapplying dirt on your car. Focus on the wheels The wheels are what you need to pay attention to when it comes to car washes, considering it's the only p ... read more

Photo by hilary bird on Unsplash Why Does a New Car Turn Our Heads? “In the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” Tennyson’s words are true of everyone. The spring is a time of renewal, when we long to make the perfect connection with a partner.    Those of us who are married or committed strive to be more in love, but sometimes, that can be hard. When a partner only seems to decline over time, whether you realize it or not, you are subconsciously making a choice as to whether you will stay with them to the end, or abandon them for a newer, potentially younger person. And sometimes that leads people astray -- but sometimes, it leads people to being closer to the ones they love. It ... read more