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Car Accident Laws in the State of California
A lot of people don’t know exactly what to do when getting into a car accident in California. All states have their own laws, so here is what California expects you to do when you’re involved in an auto accident. Car Accident In California you are required to stop...
Jokes About Mechanics Bud and Billy Bob
Here are some jokes about mechanics Billy Bob and Bud to brighten your day! Our favorite mechanic, Billy Bob, was putting down the road out in the middle of nowhere when Bud came tooling up the in the other direction. As Bud passed by Billy Bob, Billy Bob yelled,...
Transmission – Manual vs Automatic
Your car needs a transmission, of course. But, do you choose a manual or automatic? Which is the better one to buy? Transmission You need to decide if you would rather shift those gears yourself or have the car do it for you. This is a little more difficult of a...
California Dog in Car Law Could Land You in Jail
The California dog in car law is there to protect animals from suffocating, overheating or freezing to death in a car. In certain circumstances the owner could be fined $500 and jailed up to six months! California Dog in Car Law California’s Penal Code 597.7 is what...
Fall Car Care Tips to Be Prepared for Bay Area Winters
Fall car care tips for this autumn include preparing for rain in the Bay Area. Some weather experts are predicting an end to La Nina, which means finally some nice rain will be on the way. With rain, comes certain car concerns. Fall Car Care Tips Tires are one of...
California DMV Written Test
Facing a California DMV written test causes dread for young and old. Whether you face the test as a new driver, after a move from another state or while renewing your license, the test can intimidate. However, with a little time investment, you can quickly get on the...
Mercedes Mystique Driving the Future
Mercedes, a long-time occupant of the most enviable vehicles list, keeps upping their game to keep that reputation in place. Tracing its origins back to Karl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, commonly cited as the first gasoline-powered vehicle, Mercedes keeps...
Smog Abatement Fee Saves You Hassles
The smog abatement fee in California saves you a lot of time, trouble and money. This is the fee that you pay instead of getting your car smogged. But, do you qualify for this program? Smog Abatement Fee In most cities in California you are required to provide a smog...
Mercedes Vans – Sprinter Worker LineUp Expanded
Mercedes vans are loved by delivery drivers, shuttle drivers and construction contractors and now there is good news. Daimler Vans USA and Mercedes-Benz USA have decided to expand the Worker lineup here in the USA. Mercedes Vans The new expansion of Mercedes vans...
California Driver Handbook Has What You Need to Pass
The California Driver Handbook has all the answers to all the questions that they will ask you on the written driver’s test. It’ll also tell you all the finer points of driving, so that you can pass the driving portion of the test. You can use the link below to...
San Francisco Car Show 2016
The 59th annual San Francisco car show is driving into the Moscone Convention Center November 19, 2016. All car enthusiasts and auto geeks need to clear their schedules now, because November is going to be here faster than anyone expects. The San Francisco...
California DMV Written Test Practice Questions
The California DMW written test can be quite nerve wracking. There is so much stress involved that it’ll make you question and requestion your answers. Most of the time, your first answer was the correct one. So, here are some sample questions that could be on the...
Driving Tips for New Car in the Silicon Valley
Congratulations! Here are some driving tips for your new car, so that you can break it in right and ensure its long, problem-free life. Driving Tips for New Car Before getting into driving tips for a new car, let’s take a look at the oil. After you drive your new car...
Tips for Car Mechanic Shopping to Find a Good One
Shopping for a car mechanic can be very frustrating, especially if you are new in town. How do you know who to trust? Is this mechanic experienced enough to work on your car? Usually, you can ask local friends, but if you have just moved to the area, how do you know...
Auto Repair Award Selects A1 Performance as Winner
Auto repair is the category in which A1 Performance recently won an award. The Best Businesses of Sunnyvale Award Program selected A1 Performance Auto Repair for their excellent business practices for the year 2015. Auto Repair This was the first time A1 Performance...
Road Trips from San Francisco
Road trips from San Francisco often get overshadowed by all the sites and activities of the city. However, you’ll find San Francisco perfectly situated for plenty of day trips and weekend getaways. Road trips from San Francisco Taking road trips from San Francisco...
The Diesel Difference
Diesel cars of today are a far cry from those of decades long ago. Luckily for all of us, they no longer resemble the smoke belching, loud running vehicles of the past. Today, situated below higher priced electric or hybrid vehicles and offering better mileage than...
Prius MPG Dos and Don’ts
Prius mpg is estimated between 50 and 54 mpg by Toyota, the manufacturer. But is this the gas mileage you’ll get with your new Prius? Here are some dos and don’ts that will get you the very best mpg with your Prius. Prius MPG The manufacturer, Toyota in this case,...
