Car Battery Replacement in Van Nuys, CA Signs Your Car Battery Needs Replacement Your car battery is the heart of your vehicle’s electrical system, powering everything from the engine to the lights and accessories. Over time, all batteries lose their ability to hold a charge, which can lead to issues like difficulty starting the car, […]
With today’s modern engine and new technology, you might think “nobody does tune-ups anymore”. However, that is not the case. A tune-up is a form of maintenance that keeps your vehicle running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Just like how it is extremely important to follow scheduled maintenance, tune-ups are beneficial in a similar way. When […]
Someone Stole My Catalytic Converter! My customer Joe called the other day, and he wasn’t in a good mood. Nothing I did, but unfortunately he had become one of the latest victims in Los Angeles to have his catalytic converter ripped off. “I can’t believe it, Jack. I got in my Prius this morning and […]
Regular maintenance such as changing the oil and air filters, rotating the tires , checking coolant levels, transmission fluid, etc. is essential to keeping your car in good health. However, not all pricing for these services is the same particularly when it comes to oil and filter changes in luxury vehicles. Why is an oil […]
By Jack Bulko, AutoAid Where is the dipstick in my new car? Thats what my client, Jane, wanted to know. She had purchased an Audi and brought it in for service. She said when her dashboard light alerted her to an issue with low oil level, she stopped and opened her hood to check the […]
By Jack Bulko Youve heard of AAA (the American Automobile Association) and may even be a member of the club, enjoying the perks and benefits that come along with membership in that organization. But are you familiar with AAA-Approved Repair Shops, or how going to one can positively impact the maintenance and repair of your […]
Its happened to everyone: youre rolling down the highway, blasting the radio, when the low fuel warning light catches your eye. There are no gas stations or rest stops for miles, and you dont have a can of extra gas in your car. Youre about to run your tank dry. When a conventional engine runs […]
It’s summertime, which means there’s hot weather outside of your car and an air conditioner on full blast on the inside of your car. And chances are that at the time you need your car air conditioning most, it is when it quits on you and starts blowing cool or even warm air. So why […]
A friend who doesn’t drive her car much recently asked us if her car needs any different maintenance than one that is driven regularly. We reached to Tony Molla, the Vice President of Communications for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, for advice. According to Tony, “there’s actually not a lot different about maintenance […]
Jack’s Interview with YPcom Do You Trust Your Auto Mechanic? Industry veteran, Jack Bulko, offers up a crash course on how to get the best possible experience out of your auto shop — while avoiding being scammed. By Gregg Rosenzweig In his 34 years in business, auto-shop owner Jack Bulko has seen (and heard) it […]
