Just Chillin’ When it’s hot outside and you have places to go, you just want to stay cool and comfortable as you drive. You want to get into the sanctuary of your car’s passenger cabin, turn on some music and AC, and just chill. You can’t do that, however, unless the air conditioning system has
You Need Those! Some parts of your vehicle such as a radio or heated seats are optional. Brakes are not. Therefore, you have a vital interest in keeping your car’s braking system in sound condition. After all, you need those! Of course, you know that. What you might not know, however, is that certain driving
A Shocking Ride If your suspension system is in disrepair, your comfort and handling may be quite “shocking.” An automobile’s shock absorbers are engineered to create a smoother ride and help you maintain control of your car as you cross imperfections in the road surface. If you’re no longer experiencing a comfortable ride or if
Who Knew? If you’ve driven a vehicle very long, you know that all internal combustion engines release exhaust. You may have even seen puffs of colored smoke belching from the tailpipe (hopefully of someone else’s car). But who knew that the hues of smoke might actually tell you something about what’s going on with the
Erasing the Check Engine Warning — Valencia Auto Performance & Simply Smog If you drive long enough, you will probably see the check engine light illuminate on your dash panel at some point. Beyond being annoying, it’s a sure sign that something is amiss with your auto. While it isn’t dangerous to continue driving the