San Diego Auto Repair

Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash   Welcome to the June blog! This month, we’re having a look at some of the coolest cars in television and film.   We’re skipping cars that are mostly made up of the adventurer’s exploits and going to cars that do exceptional things.   5.  Pursuit Special, Mad Max, 1979: Also known as The Interceptor, this was Max Rockatansky’s police pursuit vehicle in Mad Max and the sequels. Set in a dystopian future where gas had run out, outlaw societies form based on fuel dependence and access.  Max’s car had all sorts of custom riggings, including booby traps for those not mechanically minded, to ens ... read more

Being an owner of a Maserati is something special - those that own a Maserati know they are fantastic cars. They can go from giving a mild smooth ride in one moment and a fiery beast in the next. When you are an owner of such a superb vehicle, you want to do all you can in your power to make sure it is consistently running the way you know it should. To do that, you need to ensure you have the proper care and maintenance for it. You can do some things as a Maserati owner to make sure you have the best care for it going on. Here are the things you should do to make sure your Maserati is performing at its best always. Make sure you have regular oil changes. One of the best parts of the Maserati is the V8 motor. Some say it is desirable, and that makes perfect sense. When you think of the V8, it is incredibly balanced and allows the Maserati to be the smooth machine. When you are getting your oil changed, you want to make sure you are getting a high-spec oil change; the qualit ... read more

The cooling system is an essential component of your vehicle. It keeps liquid antifreeze flowing through the system, removing extra heat from your engine, helping to keep the engine running at an efficient operating temperature, and getting the engine to the right temperature as quickly as it can after you start your car. Keeping the cooling system in good order is vital to your vehicle running optimally, so it's important that it be properly maintained. At certain intervals, you'll need to take your car in for a cooling system flush. Flushing your cooling system: Removes scale deposits and rust. Scale deposits and rust can accumulate in a radiator over time. Flushing helps to take out these deposits, washing it out with the old antifreeze. Removing buildups keeps your vehicle running well, as they can often lead to overheating and damage to your radiator.   Removes contaminants. when you flush your system, technicians drain your system of the old antifreeze, flushing ... read more

Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash   Welcome to the May blog for Import Auto Specialists! We hope that April was kind to you and your family and that immunizations are scheduled if not yet done. Things are beginning to reopen everywhere, and we hope everyone stays just ahead of the virus and keeps wearing those masks until they hear otherwise from the government!   We’re deep in Spring, and while May showers aren’t guaranteed, we can bet that Summer is just around the corner. The Summer heat can be brutal on your car and you. Being in a space with glass windows in the sun is solar cooking, so do your best to minimize the Summer’s traumatic heat when it arrives. Here are some tips for how to handle ... read more