Category: Auto Repair

Preparing our Vehicle For 2023 & Beyond As we say goodbye to 2022 and reflect on everything it brought, let’s consider how best to welcome a new year. It’s time to start thinking about what the future holds. And, while we can’t predict the future, there are some things we can do to prepare for […]

What should I do when my vehicle breaks down? Ok, the worst has happened. Well, not the worst! A simple breakdown isn’t nearly as bad as a collision, but it can absolutely ruin your day. Knowing the difference between a minor issue and a major issue is important, and you want to have a good […]

My Car Broke Down, What Do I Do? We all know that at some point, our trusty vehicles will face hard times. Breakdowns are inevitable, and most of us have our own horror stories with them. Now, there are some things that we can do to help reduce the impact a breakdown has on us, […]

When you look back on 2021 and think of all the things you accomplished, how do you feel? This is the season of new beginnings and New Year’s resolutions, and why should we extend that to our vehicles? Everybody’s goals are different; this is a great time to sit down and plan out how to […]

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. […]

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 […]

  2020 was a year like we never expected. The team at Dick’s Automotive is so appreciative of each of our clients who continue to choose our shop for service. We couldn’t be more grateful for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year for your next service. We […]

We can’t believe how quickly time is flying by. Thanksgiving is almost here! The team at Dick’s Automotive thought it would be the perfect time to take a moment and recognize how much we appreciate our vehicles. Just think of a day without your vehicle — it would be much more stressful! Our vehicles are […]

Photo by Patrick Campanale on Unsplash Since we live in California, we are familiar with the fires that are raging throughout our state. We are all dealing with these fires’ effects, but the fires don’t just affect our health, but they affect our vehicle’s health too. Your vehicle is made up of several intricate parts, […]

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash You get in your vehicle, ready to go when you see the check engine light illuminated on your dashboard. You can’t help but start to worry — what is wrong with your vehicle? Is it something serious? Your thoughts begin to race, but you can think of your check […]