Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

The only thing that can get in the way of holiday joy and spirit is the scary traffic. With many people traveling to see family and friends for Thanksgiving and Christmas and others running errands, it can get quite hectic. With these tips, driving will be a piece of cake (or should we say pie).  Tip #1: Avoid Driving During Rush Hour If your schedule is flexible this time around, we recommend getting out of the house early to avoid the afternoon rush. When people head out of town for the holidays, they tend to do it after work. Tip #2: Get Some Rest If you have a long road trip ahead of you for the holidays, the driver must get a good night's rest before. Driving while sleepy can be just as dangerous as driving intoxicated. If you’re struggling to keep your eyes open on the road, we recommend switching off with another passenger. Or pull over to a rest stop to recharge. Tip #3: Avoid Distracted Driving Even with str ... read more

Photo by Tobias Tullius on Unsplash Sing a Song! For those of us preparing for a season of long travel to family holiday events, the journey there can be murder. Our generation is perhaps the last to know about “Over the River and Through the Woods” o the dreaded “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall”, as reliable car stereo systems have made the need for this kind of musical malaise unnecessary.   Still, there’s something to be said for a sing-a-long on a long car trip. A good sing-a-long keeps the driver awake, occupies the kids, and sometimes, in some families, just sounds like heaven. (Just don’t get obsessive about it, like Derek from STEPBROTHERS!)   If your family has a sense of harmon ... read more