Cars, Now The Victims Of Computer Viruses

I bet when all of our grandparents were sitting around and thinking of wild things that would happen in the future there was one thing that wasn't on the list... Computers in your car. The only thing that seems more far fetched than the idea of a computer in a car is that computer getting infected with a virus... But it's happened. Cars are almost more computer than machine these days, so it's not a leap to think that all those nasty viruses you get on your laptop, phone, or tablet can be translated to infect a car, and one angry mechanic did just that. This guy did everything from making your car alarm go off without stopping to preventing...

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Tips From Around The Lot - Rust:

Are you experiencing lower MPG's on your routine trips? Has your car started stalling? Have you had to replace multiple fuel pumps? These are all signs of a rusty gas tank. A rusted gas tank can have all of the symptoms above, and can cause more and more harsh issues the longer you run your car with a rusty tank! Rusting can also cause issues not only in your gas tank, but in everything it connects to, so be sure to get it replaced or fixed as soon as possible. If this rust spreads it can cause greater and greater issues and can even result in fuel leakage. To get an estimate on replacing a fuel tank give us a call at: (925) 566-7279 or visit...

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Tips For Long Trips:

Long road trips in your car can be cumbersome... They take not only a toll on your car (As it's doing most of the work) but also you as a driver... So here are a few tips and facts to stay safe! 1) Take a break every two hours! Did you know this? The mind tends to wander, "Highway fever" can start to take over, you easily lose attention span, and that's how accidents can occur. To reduce this risk it's recommended you take an out of car break to stretch your legs and get fresh air once every two hours. It sounds like a waste of time, but it saves time compared to what you'd spend if an accident were to occur! 2) Sleep during the day If you're...

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Buick Enclave: Beautiful

This ain't your granddaddy's Buick is a phrase that's been jostled around online for a couple years now with innovations from Buick becoming so prominent. Never has this statement been so true as for the 2012 Buick Enclave and soon the same will be true for the 2013 Enclave headed to dealers later this year. While Buick has continued to build cars suitable for long travel for many years the 2012 Enclave is the icing on the cake. It comes packed with everything your family needs including All-Wheel-Drive, a 16/22mpg rating, capability to comfortably seat 7 passengers, and more cargo space than you should need even while hauling passengers...

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Responding To Your Check Engine Light

Imagine this: You're driving down the highway, everything seems smooth... No strange noises, smooth ride, then it happens... The check engine light comes on! The Check Engine light has the ability to immediately strike fear in the hearts of drivers everywhere, and leave you wondering how much the problem is going to cost to fix and if you will be able to afford it. While it is true that sometimes the check engine light can signal a serious issue with your car, it can also signal much more simple issues with a cheap or free fix. These problems can be anything from a cylinder misfire to your gas cap not being on tight enough and everything in...

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