COVINA AUTO REPAIR

Whenever we feel like we are coming down with the flu or a cold we measure our body temperature, we analyze our symptoms, administer over the counter medication, and eventually pay a visit to the doctor’s office. We can mimic similar little steps for our vehicles as well… How to check tire pressure How to replace wiper blades Checking oil levels Replace air filters 1. How to check tire pressureInflating and maintaining proper tire pressure ensures safer, more comfortable driving and better fuel efficiency. In order to be able to check your tire pressure you need to keep two items in your car: tire pressure gauge and wipes for cleaning your hand. Each vehicle comes with a manufacturer recommended tire pressure range. The pressure is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch). You can add or release air from the valve stem until your tire’s pressure matches the recommended pressure. Also, check your vehicle’s t ... read more

Just as KITT (KNIGHT RIDER) or the futuristic vision of flying cars in the 5th Element, we have ever wondered when will the visions turn into reality and we will witness the dawn of a new day. Well, merely taking baby steps, Google has brought anew its market niche, the self -driving car (pictured below… With all the everyday rush, social media takeover and the evolution of the electronics, people, the majority, are not paying attention to the road. There are 660k people behind the wheel who are checking their devices instead of watching the road, which leads to them weaving in and out of their lanes, endangering pedestrians and inevitably causing accidents. But after six years of research, Google has pulled back the curtains on its autonomous vehicle research and revealed the Car of the Future. The software is programmed very conservative, mimicking what a new and cautious driver might be like behi ... read more

One of many unexpected nuisances while driving your vehicle is the accompanying dashboard warning lights. They are sensors activated when there is an issue with a component of your vehicle. The lights might range from a simple malfunction to a serious malfunction. In order to save yourself from an expensive repair bill and to be safer on the road, never ignore the lights, have them checked out by a professional. Here are some of the dashboard lights that you might have come across or could come across, depending on the year and make of vehicle the following lights might be different in design. Brake system/ Brake fluid warning light: Please do not take this “lightly”, when the brake light flashes have your vehicle checked by a professional, since the last thing you want is faulty brakes while driving. The light could also mean low brake fluid, a worn or leaking master cylinder, faulty brake booster or worn out brake pads. Power ste ... read more

During the month of August, which has been nominated for the Brake Safety Awareness month, we should all halt and get our brakes checked, if we haven’t done so till now. A vehicle braking system relies on a combination of hydraulic fluid and mechanical parts that work together to stop forward or backward motion. Brakes are found on all four wheels of today’s cars and trucks. Every time the brakes are applied the system is put under a great deal of pressure. Riding the brakes (keeping the foot lightly on the brake pedal at all times while driving) wears down the brake pads and damages the rotors. Riding the brakes also causes damage to the vehicle’s transmission. Frequent, sudden panic stops not only result in excessive wear on the pads and possible warping of the rotors, but can also result in glazed brake pads which have no ability to “grab” the rotors. Listed below are few signs that your brakes need servicing: Warning light: The brake ... read more

Car Battery: At one point in our life, we have all heard the following: owning and driving a vehicle involves two main concerns, cost of maintenance and cost on repairs. Aware of the aforementioned “secret”, why do we still avoid facing the reality, cars are bound to malfunction, to break down, to get exhausted and to wear out. Whether it’s the engine, transmission, brakes, water pump or as simple as the battery, they all typically fail based on the mileage, time and the way we drive and handle our car. Today the limelight shines on the BATTERY. The battery is considered the sole source of electrical power for the car. If the battery is not charged sufficiently, the vehicle will not start, hence you will not be able to use any of the electrical components such as the lights and the radio. The average life span of a battery is four years. However, various factors contribute on ... read more