Automotive Gifts for Your Tech-Savvy Friends
Are you struggling to figure out what to give your car-loving friend? You know they love cars, but you can’t figure out what to give them. There seem to be so many options, and how exactly do you narrow it down? The team at Dick’s Automotive is here to help. Here are the best automotive gifts for your tech-savvy friends:
Pilot Automotive Dash Camera
Classic Accessories Winter Windshield Cover
Automotive Cufflinks
Stringback Driving Gloves
Audi Pullovers & Sweaters
Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover
SCT iTSX Wireless Programmer
Shinola Rambler 600
Griots Garage Orbital Buffer Kit
A visit to the technicians at Dick’s Automotive
It is easy to forget about your car this holiday season, but a visit to our shop is a gift that keeps on giving. Our auto mechanics will perform a thorough inspection to ensure each component of your vehicle is performing in pristine condition. Not only is this a gift to you, but it is a gift to your vehicle. Our technicians recognize how much you rely on your vehicle, and we want to male sure it stays that way.
Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified and honest technicians. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
What’s on the Horizon for Automotive Technology?
The automotive industry is continually changing. Think about where we were 20 years ago — hybrids were not around, no one had even heard of self-driving cars, and what about all the new safety technology? The automotive industry continues to surprise. The team at Dick’s Automotive tries to stay ahead of the curve, by continuing to receive ongoing training and immerse themselves in all the technology.
What have we learned? Here is what is on the horizon for the automotive industry:
- Electric vehicles will have increased mileage between charges to combat climate change.
- More and more autonomous vehicles will be seen on the roads. This will happen in stages, as certain degrees of self-driving cars will be gradually released on the road. You might begin to see this with self-driving semi-trucks.
- Car sharing will be become increasingly popular, happening in Europe first. 60% of Europeans said they would share their car for money.
- Vehicles will be connected via the internet and Cloud to minimize traffic.
- Expect vehicles to be updated more frequently, as there will be more software updates needed to be completed.
For an auto repair shop that stays on the cutting-edge of the automotive industry, you are in the right place. The team at Dick’s Automotive recognizes that in order to service your vehicle properly, they need to be “in-the-know” of the automotive industry. Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified and honest technicians. We aim to keep your vehicle safe and secure for many more months and miles! We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
The Automotive Industry Doesn’t Need to Be Scary
Sometimes, the automotive industry can sound a little scary — you are entrusting your precious vehicle with an auto repair shop you often don’t know. It can understandably be a lot, as for many of us, our cars are an integral part of our everyday life. At Dick’s Automotive, we make it our mission to ease your worries and ensure you don’t stress about bringing your car to our shop.
Auto repair can often sound like a foreign language, and it’s our job to make sure you understand exactly what is going on with your vehicle from start to finish. We want you to understand the “what, why, and how,” so you can make an informed decision right for you, your family, and your budget. If a certain repair can wait, we will let you know, and if a service simply cannot, we will also let you know.
We recognize that often the automotive industry doesn’t have the best reputation. Dick’s Automotive has earned a stellar reputation among Clovis and the surrounding communities, as they trust us to look out for their best interest time and again. With us, the automotive industry doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, we can turn an unfortunate situation — a broken down car, for example — into something a bit more positive.
Save the spookiness for Halloween this season. Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified and honest technicians. We aim to keep your vehicle safe and secure for many more months and miles! We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
How People in the Automotive Repair Industry Help Keep You Safe
When your car is not performing properly, your safety is in jeopardy. Imagine you are driving to pick up your little one from school, and you see a stop sign approaching. You need to slow down, but your brakes are slow to respond, and next thing you know, you find yourself running through the stop sign. This is a dangerous situation and one we want to avoid at all costs. On a daily basis, people in the automotive industry, from technicians to service advisors, play a part in keeping you and your family safe and secure on the road.
Individuals in the automotive repair industry recognize the importance and value of proper maintenance and auto repair. Each service we perform has the goal of maintaining the safety, driveability, and longevity of your vehicle. We aren’t looking to just rack up a hefty invoice. From service advisors to technicians, we genuinely care about your safety and security, and we recommend services geared toward those goals.
We are also all about helping you determine which products and parts are right for your vehicle. For example, you may be wondering if synthetic or organic oil is better for your car. Organic oil is derived directly from crude oil, and it has many properties to allow for lubrication at higher temperatures. Organic oil can also maintain stability for long timeframes. Synthetic oil, actually originates as conventional oil; however, the protective and lubricant properties are improved and modified. Some synthetic oil is designed to increase the lifespan and driveability of a high-mileage car, while others may be engineered for high-performance engines. Together, at Dick’ Automotive, we can figure out which products and part, including oil, is suitable for your car.
Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified technicians. We aim to keep your vehicle safe and secure for many more months and miles! We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
The Dog Days of August and Traveling with Pets
For many of us, summer means road trips, and also for many of us, we want to bring our pets along. Driving with pets is often fun, but it does have its challenges, as our furry friends sometimes don’t like to sit still for very long. At Dick’s Automotive, we want your time on the road to be as pleasant as possible, whether that means performing a thorough inspection or providing you with some helpful tips and tricks for traveling with your pet:
- You can put your pet in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. Make sure it is large enough for your pet to comfortably walk, lie down, and turn around. It might be smart to allow your dog to get used to it before the car ride, letting your pet adjust at home.
- If you are planning for a long car drive, you can take them on several short drives first, making sure your pet can handle those and then gradually increasing them, if problems arise.
- Feed your pet three to four hours before hand. Don’t feed your pet during the drive since this might lead to unexpected bathroom trips.
- Never your dog alone for extended periods of time.
- Pack a pet’s traveling kit, including bottled water, a bowl, leash, grooming supplies, plastic bag, and their favorite toy for comfort.
- Don’t allow your pet to ride with their head outside the window for a long period of time.
- Rubberized floor mats and waterproof seat covers are an excellent option if you plan on taking your dog on more trips.
We hope these tips can help you travel safely and securely with your pet. We are also here to make sure everything goes smoothly. Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified technicians. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
Getting that Car Ready for a Road Trip
Are you planning a summer road trip? If your answer is yes, then you need to start preparing. Along with decking out your vehicle with entertainment options for your little ones, packing your suitcases, and filling up your car with snacks, it is important to not forget about one critical detail — your car.
Here are some components of your vehicle that need to be checked before you hit the road:
- Coolant
- Battery
- Oil
- Belts, hoses and timing belt
- Gas
- Air filter
- Windshield wipers
- Brakes
- Tires
- Exterior lights
The team at Dick’s Automotive can perform a thorough inspection, examining each component of your vehicle to ensure everything is in working order. This way, you won’t be faced with surprises on your road trip. At Dick’s Automotive, we only suggest services that necessary for the health and safety of your car. Regardless of the make or model, our team will keep your vehicle running in tip-top shape.
Contact us today to set up an appointment with our qualified technicians. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611, and we look forward to seeing you and your vehicle soon!
Tech-Savvy? Why Not a Career in the Automotive Industry!
Are you tech-savvy? Perhaps you enjoy working with your hands and interested in how things work? If it sounds like you, a career in the automotive industry may be something you want to consider. The technicians at Dick’s Automotive enjoy arriving at work each day, eager to solve a new problem and play their part in keeping their customers safe. Along with the career being rewarding, here are three other significant benefits of choosing the career path in the automotive industry:
- The automotive industry has many opportunities for employment with unique job descriptions for each. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to learn how to program computer software or replace a transmission; there is a career path for suitable for you.
- Many careers in the high-tech industry include many years of schooling and often debt. If you pursue a career in the automotive industry, you won’t have to endure years of education and then years of paying off that debt. Usually, you can finish your technician training within two years and be back out in the job field in no time, building your resume and developing valuable hands-on skills.
- The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that a career in automotive technology has 30 percent growth rate through 2020, making it one of the few careers with such a substantial growth rate.
Have you ever heard of the quote: if you enjoy what you do, you will never work a day in your life? That’s how we feel at Dick’s Automotive. Our career in the automotive industry has proved to be everything we were looking for and more. To see our technicians in action or ask us any questions, contact us today. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611.
How Knowing About What’s Under the Hood Can Empower You
How many people do you know who are not experts about how an engine works? We can look on YouTube, yes, and find a tutorial that spells out how a typical gasoline-powered engine works. But when you lift the hood and look underneath, can you easily identify every component on your car’s engine?
If you can’t, don’t feel bad about it. A lot of very intelligent and talented people don’t fully understand how their engine works because they haven’t had to. Automotive technology has become very sophisticated and it takes a whole lot of training to keep up with it all. That is why fewer people try to repair their own vehicles, but desire a mechanic they can fully trust.
Knowing about your car’s engine and how the whole system operates together is both empowering and good common sense. At Dick’s Automotive, we believe first in educating our friends and clients about their automobiles. We believe in giving you all the information about your car, so that together, we can make sound decisions about your car maintenance and repairs.
At Dick’s Automotive, we’re big on using visual aids to explain how various systems work on your car. Knowing the basics of your vehicle and how it operates gives you confidence in knowing what is right and what is wrong from automotive shops. No one knows their vehicle better than the one driving the vehicle. That is why we like to hear all the details from you about the issues you are experiencing, the noises you hear, the vibrations you are feeling, the dashboard lights you’re seeing, etc. Together, we can develop a strategy that will address all your options so you can make sure your vehicle remains reliable and safe.
By working with a quality automotive shop like Dick’s Automotive, you should feel confident that your vehicle is getting the best care, the best value, and that it is properly repaired.
If you are looking for an auto repair shop in the Clovis or Fresno area, you’ve found it! Dick’s Automotive has a strict code of ethics so that you can expect honest, accurate service for your car, truck, or SUV! Schedule an appointment with our auto mechanics at Dick’s Automotive. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611.
What is the Future of Driving?
In the last 15 years, our world has dramatically changed with the introduction of the smartphone, and in the next 15 years, we may be seeing some smart cars on the roads. There are many changes we may be seeing in the future, and the team at Dick’s Automotive is here to be with you each step of the way, staying on the cutting-edge of the latest and greatest tools and technology.
For most of us, when we think of smart cars, we just think of passenger cars, but surprise, surprise, we might be seeing smart, self-driving trucks on the roads. The trucking industry has a huge incentive for self-driving trucks. We may actually see self-driving trucks on the road before we see self-driving passenger cars.
Going back to passenger cars, what actually does the passenger do while your vehicle drives itself? Google believes we will be spending more time on our phones and computers, sending emails and browsing through social media. It is easy to see why Google has invested so much time and money into self-driving, smart cars. Coupled with this free time, you might find the commute to work becomes longer and longer, as you can virtually work while you are driving.
Because we are spending so much team in your vehicle, not driving and just relaxing, you might find yourself roaming the aftermarket stores for accessories. You might want to deck out your vehicle with a mini-fridge or a removable table? The way we think about driving will be revolutionized, as the time we spend in our vehicle will be completely different.
No matter what the future has in store for us, we will be ready. Embracing change is an important part of our job, as the automotive industry is always on the move. The team at Dick’s Automotive is also always on the move, ready to service and repair both newer and older models alike. Schedule an appointment with the technicians at Dick’s Automotive. We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611.
Why Women Should Consider a Career in the Automotive Industry
There are almost 75,000,000 women in the civilian labor force in the United States. A little less than 50% of US workers are women. It was difficult to find a statistic of a percentage of women in the skilled labor force, but it appears to be around 5%. Less than 1% work in the automotive industry.
We live in a culture that has focused on pushing our students toward college and professional careers. We have done such an excellent job of that, in fact, that we are heading into a blue-collar crisis. We have already started. In the world of automotive, it is incredibly challenging to find skilled workers.
The auto repair shops that struggle to find qualified auto mechanics know this is happening, The rest of the country is barely beginning to recognize what this is going to mean for the rest of us — considering the high likelihood of your high school experience including references to sure students not being academically smart enough who were then sent to auto shop classes. It’s still happening, and it’s a big problem on many levels. First of all, let’s stop diminishing the intellectual abilities of folks who are mechanically inclined!
Consider this, working on a car requires significant intellectual abilities. When is the last time you tried to figure out something on your car that was more complicated than checking your oil? What you find under the hood of your car is a series of electronics, computers, and crazy technology. No one who is short on intellectual abilities makes for a good auto repair technician. Period.
America is slowly waking up to the realization that we are heading into a significant skilled-trade-jobs shortage. Who is going to fix your plumbing? What about installing new siding to your house? Then there’s your car… How are you going to find a qualified auto mechanic to effectively and efficiently diagnose and then fix what is going on with your ever-more-complicated vehicle?
In our schools, we are beginning to see more of a push for STEM learning for our girls. We have just barely started to see the rise in even acknowledging that our girls have skills and abilities in ways that we never encouraged before.
The reasons that this is the time for girls to rise and take their place next to their brothers under the hood of a car:
You have what it takes!
The industry is in dire need of excellent auto mechanics, service advisors, and more.
You are just as smart and capable as any man when it comes to computer skills, diagnostics, and developing high levels of skilled craftsmanship in the automotive world.
Just like in World War II, our women were called out from their homes to work in manufacturing jobs and plenty of other types of work that had been reserved for men. The difference is, the men won’t be returning to take these jobs away. The job is yours for good!
There is a lot less cost associated with attaining a tech degree then there is in obtaining a college education.
There is excellent earning potential in the automotive industry! You are more likely to earn six figures within a matter of years, as opposed to never if you get a degree in areas like social work, teaching, etc.
The time is now! Take advantage of it and follow your dreams. You’ve got this girl! Feel free to reach out to the team at Dick’s Automotive to ask questions about the industry. If you are already a trained tech, consider applying with us! We are conveniently located at 1550 Tollhouse Road in Clovis, CA. 93611. We’d love to meet ya!
