Aliso Viejo Auto Repair

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Transmission Troubles  Your vehicle's transmission has hundreds of interconnected parts that are constantly moving, rubbing, heating up, and interacting with other internal and external components. The transmission in your vehicle is considered the heart in the human body; you need to keep it healthy to move day by day. The same thing happens with your vehicle's transmission; it needs to be in good condition to run smoothly and last longer.    If your vehicle is having transmission troubles, it is essential to catch it early before it becomes a more complicated and costly issue. Below are some transmission troubles that you can check to identify if it is time to tak ... read more

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

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

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

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