Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

Your vehicle's braking system is the most vital safety feature in any car, which is why you should replace them at the first sign of wear. Your brake pads will last approximately 50,000 miles, but the number can differ depending on road conditions and personal driving habits. We've put together our best tips to extend the life of your brakes!   Tip #1 - No Speeding There's always harm in speeding, even for your brakes. If you attempt to hit a full stop after hiking up your RPM, you contribute to your brake pads' premature wear. Brake pads wear out faster when there is more energy they have to dissipate. If you slow down in progression, you can keep your brake pads longer.  Tip #2 - Use 1 Foot to Brake As you probably read and practiced all the way back in Driver's Ed class, you should only have one foot on either the brake and acceleration foot pedals. Using both feet on your pedals is a horrible habit to get into because you will tend to brake tap mo ... read more

Photo by andreas160578 on Pixabay    Every time we put out more waste than the environment can withstand, we build up our 'carbon footprint' of toxins on the planet. Unchecked industrialization in many countries is primarily the problem, and the U.S. is one of the biggest violators. What can anyone do to change that?   The common misconception about global warming and pollution is that the human race is killing Mother Earth. This isn't accurate, as the Earth will shoulder on for millions of years after we are gone and eventually right itself again. What we're doing is killing ourselves by making the planet inhospitable for human life. It will be a long time before we can find a way to turn our situation around.    Although we love getting in our cars and heading to new places, the ... read more