The Break-In Period: Part 1 Two easy steps for the break-in period If you buy a new pair of shoes, they’ll take some time before they fit your feet just right. And as any young baseball player knows, a glove isn’t going to work properly until you’ve softened the leather. It may seem strange, but […]

How to Recognize Different Kinds of Tire Wear ACA Can Service All Makes and Models Your tires are amazingly durable. You rely on them every day and yet few drivers even give them a second thought. If you experience a bumpier ride than usual or your handling feels off, it may not be an issue […]

The Importance of Oil Changes Long Beach We Work On All Makes and Models Long Beach, a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, is the 36th-largest city in the U.S. and California’s seventh-largest. In 2010, its population was upwards of 460,000. As a result, there are a great many drivers on the roads […]

How to Improve Gas Mileage ACA Gives You Tips On Improving Gas Mileage As gas prices continue to rise, more drivers are reconsidering their car of choice and how they can save at the pump. But for those unable to afford a new car, there is one tried and true alternative to boosting mpg: Changing […]

Maintaining Brakes to Avoid Repairs ACA Works On All Makes and Models It’s important to keep your car running well, but keeping your brakes working well is perhaps what keeps you and others on the road safe. Maintaining your brakes is of course a matter of safety, but it can also help save some money. […]

Proper Inflation of Tires ACA Works On All Makes and Models Tires are one of the most important, and many times overlooked, parts of our cars. Tires are the only thing between our cars and the road, and when there are tire problems, they affect a vehicle’s ride comfort, handling and safety. One very important […]

Auto Diagnostics Long Beach Warnings from Gauges & Instrumentation Panel Most drivers do not pay attention to the instrumental panel in their cars. The only thing that most drivers pay attention to is the speedometer…just to make sure that they are not charged with a speed ticket. However there are multiple gauges and lights on […]

How to Choose Your Windshield Wipers ACA works on all makes and models We’ve all been there: Driving along a highway when suddenly a rainstorm descends. We quickly click on our windshield wipers only to discover that, rather than clearing the windshield, a blur of water and filth trails the blades. Windshield wipers are an […]

How to Prepare for a Smog Test We Work On All Makes And Models Two words will cause most Californians to cringe: Smog testing. Much like going for a dentist’s appointment, you might not want to do it, but in the end smog testing benefits you and your loved ones with reduced levels of pollution. […]

What Do the Numbers and Letters on Oil Stand For? Initials & numbers on the labels of oil containers describe the viscosity & quality of the oil When choosing oil for your car, make sure that it has been approved by the American Petroleum Institute. This is indicated by a starburst on the label and […]