December 27, 2019 3:28 am
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The winter months bring extended exposure to cooler temperatures, chemically treated roads and gigantic potholes, all of which can wreak havoc on the condition of your car. Because winter can be so treacherous on your vehicle, spring car maintenance in Chino, CA is a necessity. Your local auto body shop is here with five helpful car maintenance tips to help you make sure your car is ready for the return of spring: Battery check: After making it through another winter, it is also a good idea to test the condition of your car’s battery. In addition to making sure it... View Article
October 9, 2019 11:10 pm
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When the weather gets hot, it can wreak havoc on the condition of your tires. After all, the hotter a tire gets, the more likely you are to experience a blowout or some other form of tire failure. The heat results in pressure building up inside the tire, and if you’re already traveling fast and exposing your tire to quite a bit of friction-related heat, that means there is a danger of a blowout. High-speed driving, aggressive turning and frequent braking are all types of driving behaviors that can become dangerous quickly in very hot weather. Therefore, while you’re dealing... View Article
September 25, 2019 11:10 pm
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The new school year is here, so it’s important to make sure your vehicle is up for another year of carpools, commutes and transporting kids to and from their afterschool activities. Here’s a quick overview of some of the steps you should take with your end-of-summer car maintenance in Chino, CA to make sure you’re good to go for another school year. Check the tires The tires tend to be forgotten by most people, but you should regularly check the tread wear level to make sure that it’s safe to continue driving your vehicle on those tires. There should be... View Article
July 6, 2019 12:00 am
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Your vehicle’s cooling system features a series of parts that move heat away from your engine, preventing it from getting overheated and dying. Today’s vehicles feature liquid coolant and water that circulate throughout the system to carry heat away. Overall, though, there are many parts that play a significant role in keeping the engine cool. Let’s take a quick look at those parts, which should get special attention from your technician at your next appointment for car maintenance in Chino, CA: Coolant: The coolant is the liquid that flows through the cooling system. It has both antifreeze properties and heat... View Article
June 5, 2019 10:31 pm
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There’s nothing more frustrating than getting into your car on a hot day and turning on the air conditioner, only to get blasted by a continuous stream of warm air. Although a hot car will likely spew warm air at first, the air should turn cold and cool down the cabin pretty quickly. If it’s taking an unusual amount of time to get cold, there may be something wrong with your car’s air conditioning system. Preventative maintenance and preseason system checks are crucial—especially going into winter and summer. Below are some reasons why you might need to seek air conditioning... View Article
