by Dale Johnson | Sep 3, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tire Rotation
Asking around, there seems to be some confusion about the differences between tire rotations and wheel alignments. When you factor in tire pressure and the ideal amount of tire tread (the ridges and grooves on the surface of your tires) for optimal traction, most...
by Dale Johnson | Jul 31, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change
Routine auto maintenance could be likened to going to the doctor once a year for an annual physical, but that analogy is a bit misleading. The reason is that auto maintenance addresses problems on the spot thanks to electronic diagnostic tools and can actually fix...
by Dale Johnson | Jul 24, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change
The vast majority of vehicle owners aren’t entirely sure how to respond to a check engine light that suddenly comes on. What’s the best response? A shrug, mild concern, or something that really gets the heart racing and focuses the mind? The Catch-all of...
by Dale Johnson | Jan 29, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change
Auto maintenance is one of those rare things that is super easy to do and gives you real benefits. Sure, something like working out and going to the gym gives you benefits, but it can also be hard and time consuming. Coming in to All Around Auto Repair for...
by Dale Johnson | Dec 6, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Tune up, Vehicle Repair
At its best, automotive technology makes your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Features like adaptive cruise control also help you save more at the pump by improving your fuel economy. Similar automotive technologies like automatic emergency...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 28, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change, Projects
Although the California weather might not be frightful this holiday season, you can still receive the gift that keeps on giving for Christmas. Regular auto maintenance gives you better gas mileage by giving your engine the freshest possible oil (oil changes at All...