Category: Brake Repair

What Is Defensive Driving and Why Is It Crucial for Road Safety? Practicing defensive driving is not a sign of cowardice; rather, it is an act of safety and responsibility on the part of every driver.  In this post, we will check out the concept of defensive driving and explore why it’s crucial for road […]

Photo by Benjamin Brunner On Unsplash 7 Warning Signs: Your Brakes Need Attention One critical aspect of car maintenance is brake care. Brake maintenance is a crucial part of vehicle care, and it falls under the umbrella of routine maintenance. At Dick’s Automotive, California, we understand the importance of keeping your vehicle in the best […]

Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash When it comes to your vehicle’s overall safety, brake maintenance is an absolute must. It is easy to think of dangerous scenarios in which you step on the brakes, and nothing happens. We like to think that brake maintenance is synonymous with safety, and at Dick’s Automotive, safety always […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cars have evolved a whole lot in the past 100 years. Remember when they were called “horseless carriages”? Back on those days, we learned that a glove compartment was indeed where you stored your gloves so your hands wouldn’t get as cold in the unheated vehicle, and floorboards were boards placed on the floor so […]

If your car could talk, what would it say? Would it say “Wash me!” just like so many people have written in dust on others’ rear windows? Would it request a good detailing? Or would it want something more performance-related? The good news is you don’t have to be a Car Whisperer to know what […]

The holidays are always a festive time around Clovis. Anytime there’s a holiday, people want to jump in their cars and go look at the twinkly lights, or visit Santa. Here are a few events you might like around Clovis for this season. City of Clovis Christmas Tree Lighting – December 3 Where else can […]

Every October, the auto repair technicians at Dick’s Automotive in Clovis take part in Brakes for Breasts. Our auto mechanics invite you to take part, too. Brakes for Breasts started in 2011 and has raised over $600,000 for breast cancer research since its inception. When you come in for brakes during October, you get the […]

Our auto technicians at Dick’s Automotive are chosen a time and again by Clovis and Fresno drivers for auto repair. Why? Our actions adhere to a strict code of ethics and honesty. We will answer your questions honestly and service your vehicle as if it belonged to our own family members. Ethics are rules you […]