Downey Auto Repair

Owning a vehicle means maintaining a vehicle, unless you just don’t care how long it lasts. Obviously, most people care about their vehicles because they rely on them every day. That’s why keeping your maintenance up to date is important. Another smart move is to build a good relationship with an honest and reliable mechanic.   When you have a go-to auto repair shop in Downey, you’ll always be ready when something happens. That’s a big advantage if your car breaks down. Your regular Downey Mechanic will know what to look for because they will know your car.   Good Communication Starts with Good Questions All good communication begins with good questions. So, with that in mind, here are some good questions to ask your Downey mechanic.   1. Can I drop in or do I need an appointment? In most cases, dropping in is not the best idea. If the timing is right, we might be able to get you in. But in most cases, it ... read more

Downey Auto Repair – Preparing Your Vehicle for Back to School   It’s time to go back to school again in Downey and kids are returning to the classroom for more in-person instruction. Getting your kids ready to go back to school is a process and it has a lot of different parts. For most families that includes having at least one reliable vehicle.   For parents with older kids, especially those headed off to college, that can also mean buying an additional vehicle. Regardless of what stage your kids are in, now is a definitely a good time to pay attention to proper vehicle maintenance.   Service and Maintenance Checklist   If it’s been a while since your vehicle had a good tune-up, there’s no better time than the present to get it done. Our ASE certified technicians are ready to serve you. However, if you don’t have time right now, there are some things you can do for your car, truck, crossover ... read more

It seems like summer just started, but time flies and fall is almost here. Your kids are heading back to school and the summer road trips are done. Of course, in the Downey area, the nice weather will continue for a while longer. However, now is a good time to start thinking about car care again. You might have seen our summer car care tips post a couple of months ago. But now that summer is almost over, let’s talk about some car care tips for the end-of summer.   Auto Maintenance to Do List Here’s what you should do for your vehicle when summer winds down.   Begin with a Good Inspection – the first thing to do is give your car, truck, crossover, or SUV a detailed inspection. Your bets bet to get this done right is to take your ... read more

Do you stick to your vehicle’s “factory schedule maintenance plan?” If you answered yes, then nice job! Even though these service schedules are designed to help keep your vehicle in top condition, many people ignore them. However, by sticking to your regularly scheduled maintenance plan, or the “30-60-90 maintenance schedule” you can save yourself a lot of headaches.   The reason it’s called the 30-60-90-maintenance plan is that most manufacturers recommend this maintenance service every 30,000 miles. So why is it so important?   Stick to the 30-60-90 Maintenance Plan   Many drivers simply ignore this maintenance plan, but the truth is factory scheduled maintenance is very valuable. And in fact, vehicle manufacturers will often hold you to it. Dealerships have a rep ... read more

No one enjoys spending their hard-earned money on auto repairs. But unfortunately, when you own a vehicle, auto repair comes with the territory. Unless you trade in your car every 2-3 years for a new one, you are going to have to get your vehicle serviced regularly to keep it in top shape. The good news is when you do take care of your vehicle, you can extend its life, durability, and value. The biggest problem many car owners have is waiting too long to get the necessary service and maintenance done. When you don’t stay on top of your auto service, it can end up leading to major repairs.   Save Money with Regular Tune-Ups in Downey In fact, when you take care of your vehicle, most of the time you don’t ever end up needing any major repairs, especially if you get regular tune-ups. Getting regular tune-ups might seem li ... read more