Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

Most of us have been instructed to avoid or dodge potholes while driving. In fact, it was probably something you dreaded hearing from driver's ed teachers and parents. Although most of us know that they're bad for our cars, very few know exactly why or how they can affect our ride. Below are the following areas of your vehicle that can be corrupted due to a pothole: Steering System When you collide with a pothole, you risk damaging your steering system. Your vehicle may start veering to the left or right while trying to steer straight; in this case, your steering and your alignment are affected, and you will need a wheel alignment to fix the problem. Other signs you may experience include uneven tire wear, squealing tires, or an uncentered steering wheel. Tires Not only can the alignment of your wheels be affected, but your tires can endure damage, including punctures, bulging sidewalls, and premature wear. To avoid risking a total tire blowout, you should have these proble ... read more

Photo by Orzalaga on Pixabay   Have you ever had to say a hard goodbye to a good partner? One that carried you when life had you down and all you could do is coast? Here’s a look at someone saying goodbye– a love letter to a dying car:   My Dearest Pathfinder,   I’m in the waiting room of the auto repair shop right now, and my mechanic seems to be preparing me for the worst news. So I’m sitting here, thinking about a future without you, thinking about that last pass I’ll have to make to collect all the items that are still inside you before I get a ride home and they take you away for scrap.   I don’t know when I stopped paying attention. But at some point, I did. Maybe it was because you were so reliable, so dependable. But it’s clear to me that I took you for granted. When money got a little tight, I worried and I didn’t ... read more

If your vehicle has disc brakes (most do), then you probably know the importance of changing your brake pads. When you apply pressure to the pedals, the brake pads get pushed onto the disc, creating the necessary friction to slow down your car. Over time, these pads will wear down and become less effective at stopping your vehicle. How often you need to change them out depends on a few things: where you drive, how often you drive, and how liberal you are when using your brakes. Regular brake checks are essential to ensure you're safe on the road. Here are some ways to tell if your brake pads need replacing: Listen for sounds when braking Sometimes listening is all it takes to figure out if something is wrong. Some brake pads have metal indicators that grind together when it's time to replace them. When you hear the squeak, it's time to take your car to the repair shop. Check for vibration in the brake pedal  Not only can brake pads give your audible cues, but they ... read more

Photo by Mehdi MeSSrro on Unsplash   It’s the first day of 2022, and we’re naturally looking ahead to an interesting new year ahead of us. These are fast times in many industries, and especially in the automotive industry. Changes are in motion, and soon, all the rules will change– forever reshaping the American highway.   California is certainly at the center of it all. We’re the first state in the U.S. to set limits for building permission of gas stations and for the sales of new gas vehicles, pushing many industries into the 21st century and the arrival of EVs.    We don’t know what’s ahead yet, but we’re very interested in the following new technologies:   Electri ... read more