Category: Cooling Auto Repair

Introduction: On a blistering summer day in Clovis, you’re cruising along, maybe on your way to a vacation spot or running errands, when suddenly, your car’s temperature gauge begins to climb into the danger zone. Overheating is one of the most stressful problems a car owner can face, especially when it happens unexpectedly. While many […]

Your vehicle’s cooling system plays a critical role in keeping your engine from overheating, especially in the warm Clovis climate. Without proper maintenance, your engine could suffer from overheating, reduced performance, or costly damage. At Dick’s Automotive, we want to help you stay ahead of potential issues with this essential cooling system maintenance checklist. Check […]

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 […]

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 […]

As Clovis and Fresno drivers, we know just how high the temperatures rise in our region. Most of us blast the A/C, seek out an ice-cold glass of water, and patiently wait for the hot season to pass. Our team of auto technicians at Dick’s Automotive has tips and tricks to ensure your vehicle doesn’t […]