Arrowhead Auto Repair & Smog Check

05/25/2024

05/03/2024

Auto repair technician/ position available. Must be an A or B technician Able to diagnose Have your own tools

06/20/2023

The function of a sparkplug is to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chambers and make the engine run. The sparkplug is provided with an electrical pulse that enables it to make a spark.

06/15/2023

Have you ever noticed that many of Volkswagen’s cars are named after various types of wind? For example, The Passat, is German for “trade wind,” Polo is German for “polar winds,” and the Jetta means “jet stream.”

06/13/2023

In order to find a leak in a vehicle's AC system, a tech may charge it with a special fluorescent dye. After the dye has been put in, he will then take a detector light and go through all the pipes and components in order to find the damaged area.

04/13/2023

Cars and trucks today rely on a lot of specialized equipment so it wouldn’t be advisable to work on them if you don’t have the proper knowledge and tools. Blindly groping around in hopes of finding a fault isn’t something you should do as this can possibly make the problem worse.

04/11/2023

If your car's shocks are worn, they increase the stopping distance when you brake, as well as increasing the chances of skidding on wet surfaces. They also contribute to excessive tire wear and damage the suspension.

04/06/2023

Even if you love working on your car, we do not recommend working on struts yourself. Strut repair and replacement requires intricate work. Then, once the wheels are back on they need to be realigned. Let professionals handle that job.

04/04/2023

If you tow a fully loaded trailer on a regular basis, replacing worn out shocks with ones that are air-assisted and adjustable will provide the stability and control you need.

03/30/2023

Among your vehicle's consumable components are its serpentine belts. However, this really isn't something you should work on if you don't have the experience as getting to them, taking them out and replacing them with new ones can be quite a task.

03/28/2023

Regular brake inspection of your vehicle is essential for your safety on the road. Our skilled technicians can perform all the required maintenance repairs of your car’s braking system according to manufacturer specifications.