Auto Care Blog

Let’s face it, it can cost a lot maintaining a car and getting an oil change in Sunnyvale. A1 Performance Auto Repair knows that and likes to help customers keep those costs down. Oil Change in Sunnyvale Getting an oil change in Sunnyvale doesn’t have to cost and arm...

When selling a car in The Bay Area, you want to get the most you can possibly get for it, of course! Selling your car or truck is a little bit like selling a house, but on the other hand, it is nothing like selling a house. But! Here is what you have to do to get the...

Did that old clunker fail yet another smog inspection? No problem, make a quick grand or more by selling it to the Cash for Clunkers program from the state of California! Oddly enough, they want and need your old jalopy. Cash for Junk Cars Government Program The cash...

Some travelers like to just wing it, but others like to plan out every little detail. Road trip planners are for those who like everything on a schedule. Like it was when they were in the Army. Or prison. Anyway, here are a couple road trips planners to try out....

This safety recall involves the 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles. This is a voluntary recall. Please see your dealer if you own one of these cars. They will fix it for you free of charge. The official notice is below: PLANO, Texas, October 5, 2018...

Given that a Prius runs on a battery it is no wonder why car shoppers are concerned and asking, “How long do Prius batteries last?” before they purchase one. But, there is good news if you’re looking to purchase a new Prius. How Long Do Prius Batteries Last? You’re...

Learn how to check your driving record when you want to know if some negative information has been removed or to see if someone has stolen your identity. It is a simple thing to do. How to Check Your Driving Record When you’ve been waiting a long time for points to...

Driving around with worn out brakes is a dangerous practice. Make sure you can stop when you need to stop by checking your brakes yourself from time to time. Most drivers figure out their brakes need replacing far after they needed replacing. Not being able to stop is...

There is good news and bad news about how to wash a car in Sunnyvale. While the 2017 rainy season broke records and the draught is officially declared finished for now, conservation is still on the table. How to Wash a Car Of course, how to wash a car efficiently will...

Test your knowledge with these actual questions from a Sample California DMV test. Are you smarter than a teenage new driver? Let’s find out! California DMV Test 1. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: A. Sell or transfer your vehicle. B. Fail a smog test for...

You don’t have to be in the great white north to take a quick road trip to see the fall colors. You can do that right here in The Bay Area. Road Trip! Summertime is over and now it is time for the transition into autumn. When you’re looking for something to do for a...

The cost of roadside assistance can be quite high, depending on what organization helps you. But there are ways to get roadside assistance for free, if you plan ahead. Cost of Roadside Assistance The cost of roadside assistance has dramatically risen in the past...

The car break-in epidemic continues in the Bay Area, particularly at tourist spots. People jump out of their car for just a minute to take a selfie and return to their vehicle to find its windows smashed and their valuables stolen. There were about 29,000 car...

When you’re car shopping for a used car, you pray every time you fall in love with one that this one won’t be like that other one you suffered with that one time. There are so many stinkers these days, that it isn’t enough to name a brand like Yugo and be done with...

Your transmission should last a good long time. However, it if is getting up there in years and miles then that funny sound might be a clue that the end is near. Here are some symptoms of a transmission gone wrong. Transmission Not every symptom means it is going to...