As we prepare for the first days of school, we think about the congestion on our roads: We have school buses picking up passengers, kiddos on bikes hurrying to get to school on time, with rushed parents trying to drop their kids off before work. Now is the most important time for drivers to slow down and pay attention when kids are on the road – especially before and after school.   When Dropping Off Most often, schools have precise drop-off procedures for each school year. Please make sure you are familiar with them for the safety of all kids. Remember in all school zones: Avoid double parking; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles. Only load and unload children on the same street from the school Create a carpool community to reduce the number of vehicles at the school. Sharing the Road with Youth  According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they ... read more

Happy June to our automotive family; as many of you know, after being our loyal customers over the years, is other than fantastic and honest auto repair, our team is heavily involved and cares deeply about our surrounding community. We wanted to take this month's blog as an opportunity to highlight great causes and drive being put on by one of our local high schools. The Lincoln High School Shoe Drive fundraiser is currently happening!    This drive is to raise money for their ASB program and goes until June 14th. The school will earn funds based on the weight of the total shoes donated. They are accepting gently used and new pairs of shoes & at the end of the event, a check will be given for the shoes. Funds2Orgs networks with many small business partners to create, maintain and grow smaller businesses in developing countries where jobs are limited. The proceeds from selling all the donated shoes will be used to clothe, feed, and help families in need. By contribut ... read more

  Happy March from our team at John's Automotive Care La Mesa! For this month's blog, we wanted to stray away from a typical automotive blog & highlight what we are doing to promote & increase our positive company culture. This topic is rarely discussed in the automotive world, despite its importance for all businesses. If you've ever been to either of our John's Automotive Care locations, you will likely have seen how important a positive work environment is for our team & our wonderful customers. As a company, our foundation is built upon giving back to the communities that raised us, specifically within John Eppstein, the owner of John's Automotive Care. John follows the "pay it forward" approach and credits this company mindset to our success.    What does "paying it forward" truly mean? Community building. If there's one thing our team does well (besides auto repairs) it's being ... read more

Happy January from John's Automotive Care La Mesa! It's hard to believe we are already in 2022. May this be a prosperous year for you and your loved ones. As we begin this New Year, our team wants to take the time to highlight a cause we find near and dear to our hearts & share with our community all the ways to be involved. We are a proud supporter of the San Diego community at John's Automotive Care. Our team of auto mechanics tries their best to ensure the San Diego roads are safe and secure by providing high-quality auto repair for our customers. We also actively give back in other ways as a team. If you participated in our December Toy Drive, we would like to thank you. John Eppstein, the owner of John's Automotive Care, follows the "pay it forward" approach, and he attributes his ongoing success to this mindset.  One of the Boy's & Girls clubs' most significant events is coming up so soon, Casino Night! Presented by John's Autom ... read more

Happy December to our John's Automotive Care La Mesa family! As we prepare ourselves for the most festive time of the year, it's essential to the team at John's Automotive Care La Mesa that we think of others during this time. Given the challenging times that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought, it's no surprise that millions of Americans will struggle this year to give presents to their loved ones & children. This is an issue that our auto repair team wants to solve.  Since 2001, John's Automotive Care has reached out to our loyal customers for the opportunity to give back to the community during the holiday season- with our annual Toy Drive! If you can help out a child in need during these times, please bring a new, unwrapped toy into our shop (at either location.) This helps provide toys for hundreds of children in our communities who may be going without anything for Christmas.  John's Automotive Care has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clu ... read more

  So you’re ready for a road trip around the sunny San Diego area? You’ve got your snacks packed, windows down, and seatbelts fastened, but wait! There’s one more thing you need that is a total game-changer for any road trip...an epic cruising playlist! Music can boost your mood and add another element to any drive. So let’s queue up your Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, or whatever music streaming service you use, and create a playlist that will keep you jamming for your whole ride.   One of the best parts of a road trip is creating a playlist tailored to your specific music taste or even making it destination-themed! For instance, with a road trip to San Diego, some artists would be Dirty Heads, Goldfinger, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, and Sugar Ray. They all have a very beachy, reggae, upbeat vibe to them that will pair perfectly with the ocean breeze flowing through your hair as you cruise with your windows down!    Another ... read more

  Terrific Christmas Gifts to Give Your Car   Well, it's that time of year again, when we get to buy gifts for those we love and the things that we love. Many of us love our cars or someone who loves their vehicle. When you feel stuck and unsure what to get your loved one for Christmas, turn to us at John's Automotive Care for ideas. We are here to help you with your car and provide ideas for what to buy your loved one. This blog will share awesome gifts for car and truck lovers alike, and hope you find inspiration for your holiday shopping.   FOB Holder If your car lover doesn't yet have one of these key FOB holders offering emblems for ... read more

Is The Turkey Browned Enough? Most commonly, we think of mom worrying in the kitchen about the turkey, if you will have marshmallows on your sweet potato casserole, or what to put in the stuffing this year. What we forget is to think about everyone making the drive to grandma’s house packed like sardines in a car full of family and friends, for what could be a long drive ahead.   Wednesday, a Popular Travel Day If you want to take the stress out of the series of “Are we there yet?” leave a day early and book a hotel room for the night. Simply taking this small head start on your travel adventure can increase your traveling pleasure substantially. You may encounter traffic; however, you will have enough downtime between Wednesday’s drive and Thursday’s feast to recover. There is nothing like arriving at grandma’s house fresh with everyone wearing smiles. That is a priceless gift to yourself and the relatives that you don’t get to see ve ... read more

With the 4th of July around the corner, there are many different events going on in La Mesa and East County. Whether your spending the holiday with your family or friends you can find something for everyone. Who doesn’t love food and a grand firework show! If you are in the area check out a few of this 4th of July festivities.   If you want to spend the holiday in style then check out San Diego, it’s full of various activities whether you want to relax or have a fun-filled day. San Diego is the home of the Annual Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks show that runs along San Diego Bay and can be seen from Shelter Island to Seaport Village.    If you have children take them to Seaworld in San Diego. You can check out all the animals, ride some rides, and end the day with a spectacular fireworks show. You could also take them to ... read more