More Personal, More Friendly Auto Repair in CovinaWhen you hit the brakes, do you hear squeaking? Squealing? Ominous grinding noises? Does the pedal require extra pressure to engage the brakes? Listening to and feeling brake performance tells you a lot about the condition of your braking system. Still, a trusted repair shop can tell you more about what’s wrong and what needs […]
Month: July 2020
Are You Keeping Up with Basic Car Maintenance?
Not so long ago, it was not very likely you would get 200,000 miles out of your vehicle. But today’s cars have improved powertrains, rust prevention, lubricants, and other advanced technology that increases reliability and durability. With proper care, many newer cars can easily spin the odometer well beyond 200K. It would be nice if […]
When Should You Change Your Motor Oil?
Estimates for oil changes used to be simple. Most “experts” pegged the interval at every 3000 miles. But there have been improvements in fuel-delivery systems, engine materials, manufacturing methods, and oil technology. The latest models don’t need an oil change for 7,500 or sometimes even 10,000 miles. This makes things more complicated. How do you […]
