Author: jenniferFilzen

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to get your car lover the gifts they wait for all year! Shipping delays and shortages will be worse this year than last, so now is the time to start thinking about what to get your loved ones.   Finding the perfect gift for the vehicle fanatic […]

Thanksgiving in the California Central Valley conjures up images of autumn leaves by the roadside, persimmon cookies in the oven, and cinnamon-scented candles in a family home. The holiday season is a time to snuggle up and enjoy each others’ company. Winter weather sneaks up on us in California; it’s best to get a handle […]

I am sure we have all heard the saying “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance”. Well, that saying applies to your vehicle’s preventive maintenance, too! You can save yourself a lot of stress and money by staying on top of your vehicle’s basic needs.    Just like us, our vehicles have an anatomy of systems– wiring […]

Many of us purchase our vehicles based on their vehicle safety rating and how likely they are to keep us safe in the event of an accident. A crucial part of that puzzle is the type of brakes you have and their health. There are several different brake systems available today, and they all require […]

It’s time for our August blog, and we want to bring you an upcoming special you won’t want to miss out on! Here at Dick’s Automotive, we offer superior auto service and want you to leave our shop with your vehicle in perfect condition. For our upcoming special, we would like to offer 10% off […]

Keeping your car cool is not just a matter of safety, but survival. A recent study conducted by Stanford found that during the summer, a car can heat up by an average of 40 degrees in a couple of minutes. This may be worrisome because it puts you and your pets/children in a dangerous spot. […]

We can’t believe how fast the year is going by! It is almost summertime. Not only will the temperatures be rising, but the pandemic is almost coming to an end. The team at Dick’s Automotive thinks this is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the open road. Fortunately, Clovis is centrally located near […]

No matter who, where, or even what you are, we all have to drink fluids to stay hydrated and survive. Your vehicle is no different. Regardless of make, mileage, or model, your vehicle needs certain fluids to stay performing in tip-top condition for the long term. If your vehicle is low on fluids, its overall […]

Now that spring is here, we are starting to see the sun shining, the flowers blooming, and the world becoming alive again after winter. Even though we might be seeing more blue skies, we do have to be wary of spring showers. We have all heard of the saying — “April showers bring May flowers.” […]

Modern vehicles have types of air filters — cabin air filters and engine air filters. It is no surprise that many of our clients think that these air filters have similar functions, but these filters perform quite different tasks in reality. If you stick to a regular maintenance schedule, our technicians will keep an eye […]