Savvy Consumer Tip: Windshield Repair

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Chris Bjorklund

Do you know how to tell if you need to get your car’s windshield replaced or simply repaired? Watch this video for some helpful information. Read more

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Diamond Certified Experts: Auto Maintenance Tips

Posted on January 11, 2022 by James Florence

Maintenance is key to ensuring the long-term health of your vehicle. To gain further knowledge on this topic, we’ve asked six Diamond Certified Expert Contributors in the auto repair industry to share their tips on auto maintenance. Read more

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Readying Your Vehicle for a Summer Road Trip

Posted on May 20, 2021 by James Florence

Along with seasonal activities like swimming, barbecuing and beach-going, summer presents an ideal occasion for a perennial favorite pastime: the great American road trip. However, while you may be ready for rockin’ down the highway, if your vehicle isn’t roadworthy, your asphalt adventure could end up being short-lived. To ensure your vehicle is primed, read the following inspection and maintenance checklist. Read more

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Auto Maintenance in the COVID Era

Posted on February 04, 2021 by Suzanne Carroll

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Chances are you’re driving a lot less than you were a year ago. California’s COVID-related regulations mean that more people are working from home and in-person socialization is discouraged. Additionally, those with serious health concerns are mostly homebound. In these circumstances, it can be easy to forget about your car. However, vehicles need regular maintenance no matter how often you get behind the wheel. Here are some ways to make sure your car will still run optimally even if you don’t drive very often. Read more

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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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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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