La Mesa Auto Care Inc

Car Care and Maintenance During the Coronavirus Pandemic Tips for keeping your car dependable while keeping yourself safe! Consumers have many worries right now during the coronavirus pandemic. Somewhere on the list for some is keeping their car dependable, especially for those who work at essential businesses and need to commute. ...Continue reading

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Back-to-School Car Maintenance Tips Prepare your Vehicle for Back-to-School Season with Tips from Rad Air Auto Mechanics! Are you preparing for a busy back-to-school season filled with busy mornings and after-school activities? Or perhaps you are preparing to send your child off to college. No matter what, back-to-school is busy for everyone and now is the perfect time to make sure your car is at the top of its class. Be prepared and get ready for this busy time by following... these simple guidelines! 1. Keep Up with Basic Maintenance: Make sure to complete simple maintenance tasks like oil changes and tire rotations. Check all the fluid levels and top them off if necessary including brake fluid, transmission fluid and coolant. If you can’t remember the last time you changed your wiper blades, you might want to invest in some now before rain’s fall takes its toll. While these are simple, minimal maintenance items, they will extend the life of your vehicle and keep it functioning properly. 2. Check the Owner’s Manual: Familiarize yourself with the recommended maintenance schedule. If it is time for a 60,000 mile service, take the time to have the vehicle serviced. Most major repairs can be prevented by following manufacturer recommendations. These services are inexpensive in the long run and help ensure you and your family are safe on the road. 3. Check Your Dash Board: Have you grown accustomed to a warning light? Don’t ignore it! Have it checked out sooner rather than later. Again, catching a problem early will prevent costly repairs in the future. 4. Be Prepared: Make sure the vehicle has basic safety equipment including jumper cables, a pair of gloves, flashlight with extra batteries, washer fluid and other items. A pre-packaged auto safety kit is also a great choice. They are compact and provide everything you need. Some other good ideas include granola bars, compact winter shovels, ice scrapers, blankets and bottled water. 5. Stay Organized: The cars of busy college students and parents with children in school often resemble cargo trucks after the start of school. Books, sports equipment, gym shoes, etc. often find a permanent home in vehicles. So stay organized! There are a number of bags and organizers which can help maximize the space in your trunk. Carve out some space just for your safety equipment so you will always be prepared. 6. Know Your Car: Pay attention to your car and familiarize your child with the car as well. Make sure they know where they can find the safety equipment, spare tire and owner’s manual. Familiarize yourselves with the particular noises of your car so you are more aware of anything unfamiliar and different. See more

*THE WEATHER IS HEATING UP AND VEHICLES CAN GET EXTREMELY HOT* Prevention There are some common sense things people can do to avoid causing a heatstroke death to children and pets:... *Never leave a child or pet in an unattended car, even with the windows down or part way down. *Be sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading. *Don’t overlook sleeping babies or pets. *Always lock your car. If a child is missing, check the car first, including the trunk. Teach your children that vehicles are never to be used as a play area. *Keep a stuffed animal in the car seat and when the child is put in the seat, place the animal in the front with the driver as a reminder. *Place your cell phone, purse, briefcase, or even a shoe in the back seat as a reminder that you have your child in the car. Make look before you leave a routine whenever you get out of the car. *Have a plan that your childcare provider will call you if your child does not show up for school.

Summer's heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic, will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance...Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! Some of the following tips are easy to do; others require a skilled auto technician. Air Conditioning A marginally operating system will fail in hot weather. Have the system ...Continue reading

Summer is right around the corner! The warmer months present some challenges to personal transportation and maintenance. We've put together a list of the top 10 tips to keeping your car, and it's passengers, in good shape this summer! 1. Coolant System Keeping cool is paramount, not just for ourselves but also for our cars. In addition to checking the level of coolant fluid in your car, go the extra mile and inspect the state of the hoses and the coolant reservoir. Keep...Continue reading

$11,500.00 2014 Ford Mustang Just Inherited This car has 84,930 miles and is in pristine condition. Brand new Cat Back system and 2015 Mustang wheels with working TPMS sensor! Roush Racing hood struts and new car cover included! Please contact Lorin for any other information or to check out this vehicle! 619-469-1966 M-F 7:30-5:00 or 619-439-8258 text or call! Or swing by the shop and check it out!

MAINTENANCE TIP: AIR FILTER The air filter stops airborne contaminates from entering the engines combustion chambers. Replacing the air filter is quick, easy, and inexpensive. It is an important part of your vehicle's maintenance schedule!

TIRE TIP: Checking tire pressure and inflating a tire costs nothing, yet an average of 21 percent of cars inspected in check lanes during National Car Care Month have under inflated tires. This can lead to a blowout and a serious accident.

MAINTENANCE TIP: ROTATE TIRES Front and Rear tires wear differently. So it is important to have your tires rotated to equalize tread wear and maximize the life of the tires. Our general rule of thumb for rotating tires is every other oil change service.

Neglecting your cooling system for even a short period of time can result in serious damage and even complete engine failure. Over time your car's cooling system will develop scale deposits which restrict coolant flow and will require your cooling system to be flushed. Having a properly trained technician perform regular checkups of belts, hoses, pump and fluids will ensure your car remains properly cooled and healthy for years to come.

FUEL SAVING TIP: DRIVE SENSIBLY According to www.fueleconomy.gov, "aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money"

Winter is around the corner! Are you safe enough to drive in it?