Video: Maintaining Your Shocks

Posted on February 14, 2019 by James Florence

Earlier this week, we posted an article featuring expert auto care tips from industry professionals. One of the aspects mentioned was the maintenance of shocks—a crucial yet often-overlooked vehicle component. To learn what makes shock maintenance so important, watch this video by Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Walee Gon, owner of Faxon Garage in San Francisco.

 

 

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Diamond Certified Experts: Often-Overlooked Aspects of Auto Maintenance

Posted on February 12, 2019 by James Florence

As a vehicle owner, you’re likely familiar with routine maintenance tasks like oil changes and tire rotation. However, there are many lesser-known aspects of vehicle maintenance you may not be aware of. To expand your knowledge, we asked five Diamond Certified Expert Contributors to address some often-overlooked vehicle components and their maintenance needs. Read more

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Specialty Spotlight: DMV Service Companies

Posted on January 08, 2019 by Suzanne Carroll

The hassles and headaches of dealing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has become a trope of American comedy. But like all comedy, it’s based on a nugget of truth. Often, a trip to the DMV really does mean long lines, crowded waiting areas and labyrinthine paperwork requirements. Unfortunately, navigating this bureaucracy is necessary any time you need to renew your driver’s license, buy or sell your car, or have a problem with your vehicle’s registration. Read more

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What to Do if Your Car Fails its Smog Check

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Suzanne Carroll

California takes air quality seriously, which is why all vehicles in the state (even hybrids) are required to pass regular smog tests. California’s emissions standards are some of the strictest in the country, and about 10 percent of vehicles fail. If you’ve been driving your car for years, it can be a shock when your vehicle suddenly doesn’t pass its smog test. But don’t despair—this is an opportunity to improve your car and make sure it’s not contributing excessive pollution to the environment. Read more

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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Tire Care

Posted on August 14, 2018 by James Florence

Want to get the most out of your vehicle’s tires? Of course you do. However, you may not realize all that this entails in terms of ongoing care and maintenance. To help you, we’ve created this comprehensive, “rubber meets the road” guide to tire care. In it, we’ll cover the following aspects:

  • Why tire care is important
  • Maintaining proper tire pressure
  • Rotating your tires
  • Wheel alignment and balance
  • Tire repair
  • Knowing when to replace your tires
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Maintenance Tips for Premodern Vehicles

Posted on July 05, 2018 by James Florence

Most of the cars and trucks you typically see on the road today were built within the last 25 years. With modern vehicles, maintenance tends to be pretty simple, thanks to improved technology and designated preventative maintenance schedules. In contrast, when it comes to premodern vehicles (whether vintage, classic or just plain old), maintenance can be a real challenge. Read more

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Diamond Certified Experts: Auto Body Care

Posted on January 09, 2018 by James Florence

In order to maintain your car’s appearance, you’ll need to know how to properly care for its paint and clear coat. Photo: Coelho’s Body Repair & Auto Sales, Inc. (2018)

For many people, a car represents more than a mere means of conveyance. It might be a status symbol, a passion project or simply the result of long-term hard work and frugality. If any of these applies to you, you’re likely as concerned about your car’s outward appearance as you are about its internal components, in which case you’ll want to know how to effectively maintain it. To that end, we’ve asked six Diamond Certified Expert Contributors to provide their auto body care tips. Read more

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