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Grasping Vehicle Basics: An Introductory Guide to Understanding Your Vehicle

Grasping Vehicle Basics: An Introductory Guide to Understanding Your Vehicle

Delve deeper into all things to do with your vehicle! Dive into the exciting world of automobiles! Perfect for beginners, whether you're a fresh driver, a vehicle hobbyist, or just curious about how your vehicle functions, knowing the basic anatomy of your vehicle is crucial. This easy-to-understand guide, presented by John's Automotive Care La Mesa, is crafted to unravel the complexities of vehicle mechanics into easily digestible concepts.   This guide will help you navigate through the essential parts of a vehicle. We'll start with the engine and your vehicle's heartbeat and move on to the transmission system that regulates the engine's power. We'll also explore the chassis and suspension system, which is key to your vehicle's stability and ride comfort. And, we'll delve into the braking and steering systems, integral for ensuring your safety on the road.   We understand that automotive terms and concepts can sometimes be overwhelming ... read more

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Giving Your Car Some Love in February

Giving Your Car Some Love in February

Happy February, the month we celebrate Love. At John’s Automotive Care in La Mesa, we feel it is important to celebrate our customers, and their vehicles, so during the month of February; we have red roses to give away to every custom alignment if it is found necessary. When we are proactive, we end up with a more peaceful life, with less unexpected breakdowns and repairs. Preventive maintenance is a term we use to refer to regular maintenance items such as oil changes, tire rotations, topping off your fluids, checking your brakes, or possibly even a wheel.   Regular Inspections When you bring your vehicle in for regularly scheduled maintenance, not only does your car get a thorough inspection by trained professional ASE-Certified mechanics, but it also prolongs the life of your vehicle and keeps it in good condition mechanically. Plus, you get peak performance out of your car when it is running well and tuned up. When your car or truck struggles for air because of a dirt ... read more

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Valentine's Day Love - Not Just for Your Human Sweetheart

Valentine's Day Love - Not Just for Your Human Sweetheart

  Show your car some love this Valentine's Day. Loving your car doesn’t just mean you put the pedal to the medal every time you’re behind the wheel. It means taking care of your car so that when you WANT to put the pedal to the medal it responds exactly the way you want it to when you want it to. Or maybe you simply want it to get you from point A to point B every day without having to think about it other than having to fill it up with gas or taking the time to charge the electric battery. The most important way you can show your car love is to provide it with regular preventative maintenance. It’s a sure-fire way to keeping it running efficiently and maximizing its longevity. Whether or not you plan to keep your car more than the current average of just a few years, no one wants to break down on the side of the road or be saddled with a huge auto repair bill that could have been avoided with a simple oil change or look under the hood. Regular oil ch ... read more

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