What Is A Proper Tune Up Service?

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Did you ever wonder what is included in a standard tune-up? Well, it may vary from shop to shop, but generally a tune up service is made up of two parts: the inspection and the actual tune up. A tune-up consists of checking the engine for parts that need cleaning, fixing, or replacing. Common areas covered include filters, spark plugs, […]

Telltale Signs of Brake Problems

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If there is a part of your car that should always be in tiptop working condition, it is your brake system. It is important to know the signs of failing brakes therefore you can have them serviced immediately to insure you and your passengers safely. Effective braking could be the difference between a serious accident […]

How Does an Automatic Transmission Wear Out?

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An automatic transmission has a torque converter instead of the main clutch. The engine and transmission connect at the bell housing, which contains the torque converter for automatic transmissions, as opposed to a clutch for manual transmissions. The torque converter joins the engine and the transmission so the wheels will turn. Torque converters and clutches […]

Why Is Your Car’s Engine Light On?

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The check engine light — also known as the malfunction indicator lamp — is a warning sign from the car’s engine computer that something is wrong. Automakers started standardizing their systems with 1996 model-year vehicles under a protocol called OBD-II, which instituted a list of diagnostic trouble codes and mandated that all cars provide a […]

Trusted Transmission Repair Shop in Mission Viejo

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Looking for a transmission repair shop that you can trust may be a daunting task if you do not know anyone in your area. If you’re new in Mission Viejo and in need of an auto repair shop, we will let you in on a few tips. As a car owner, there are two things […]

Telltale Signs of Automobile Transmission Problems

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Transmission trouble is one of the most significant and common car problems you can experience and find the cause of the problem can often be quite difficult. If your transmission is going through troubling times, it will undoubtedly have an immediate negative effect on your engine and the overall efficiency of your vehicle. That is […]

Preparing Your Car for a Summer Road Trip

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Summer is here, and that means summer road trips are here and the coronavirus pandemic has made road-tripping a real hot ticket! Being able to jump in your car and go on an adventure leads to many summer memories. What’s more, driving is a safe, attractive and economic choice to get away for the summer. […]

Is It Time to Service Your Brakes?

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Is It Time to Service Your Brakes? When you apply your brake pedal, you activate the brake pads and cause them to contact the rotors to slow down the car. Now that you know a little more about how the brakes work let us look at telltale signs of brake system issues. The brake light […]

Timing Belt Replacement

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Replacing your vehicles timing belt is part of the regular auto service and maintenance, and should be performed between 70,000-110,000 miles based on make and model of the vehicle. What Does a Timing Belt Do? A timing belt is a key component of an internal combustion engine. It synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and […]