Category: Off-Road Vehicle Repair

Have you ever heard that a drivetrain repair always means replacing the entire system? Or that only four-wheel-drive vehicles have drivetrains? Myths like these can cause unnecessary panic—and expense—for vehicle owners. At Dick’s Automotive in Clovis, CA, we’re here to set the record straight. Many common beliefs about drivetrains are based on outdated or incorrect […]

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, one of the biggest decisions drivers face is choosing between a dealership and an independent auto repair shop. While both options have their benefits, the right choice depends on factors like service quality, cost, convenience, and customer experience. At Dick’s Automotive, we believe in transparency, so we’re breaking down […]

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 […]

Maintenance of off-road crawlers and other off-road vehicles can be tricky because you don’t drive them regularly. Most vehicles are manufactured to be driven daily, and that process revives your battery, engine, starter and other important components. Without proper maintenance, you and your off-road vehicle could wind up stuck somewhere in the boonies with no […]