Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

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

Photo by Behzad Ghaffarian on Unsplash Monsters in Sunny California! It’s hard to think of a sunny, friendly place like California having legendary monsters. But even a sunny beach produces long, dark shadows, and California does, in fact, have some of the spookiest monster legends in the United States!    And quite a few of those legends come right from our roadsides. It’s easy to see how things might cross a road or come up out of the sea where we only have a moment’s glance to take them in. This is how legends are born!    With Halloween right around the corner, we’re taking a look at some of our favorite monsters of the California roadways, thanks to ... read more

Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash   Quick. Cheap.    There are plenty of places near Aliso Viejo to get an oil filter change, lube, and oil exchange. There's a big market for oil changes and it's easy enough to find one advertising a cut-rate price. It’s tempting to go with the lowest offer to get the best value. But a smart consumer will always obey the Axiom of Value: You Get What You Pay For.   When it comes to getting your car's oil changed, it's important to go to a reputable and qualified service center. A bad oil change can do a lot of damage to a car's engine, and it's not always easy to fix.   One of the most common ways that a bad oil change can damage a car is by caus ... read more

Image by SplitShire from Pixabay   The summer heat of August in California is in full swing! This weather can be brutal to just about everything, drying up our foliage and leading to wildfires, causing our house paint to peel and crack, and burning our skin.    It's important to take precautions to make sure you and your car survive the summer heat. Just a little preparation can mean the difference between a bad day out and a pleasant summer drive. Here are a few tried-and-true tips towards surviving a hot California summer:    1.  Stay hydrated! Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially water.    2.  Dress appropriately for the w ... read more

Image by นิธิ วีระสันติ from Pixabay  Is It Time For A Holiday? If two years of pandemic have left you with a desire to spread your wings, and the high price of gasoline doesn’t put you off of travel, the summer is here and there’s open destinations to visit!   As much as we all need to get away, this summer is a pricey one during an economic downturn. Given that the high price of gasoline is an issue, let’s consider some California destinations to get away from your life for a few days!   Sequoia & Kings Canyon - Get back to nature in a place many consider to be THE National Park. The tallest trees in ... read more