California Desert Engines Auto Repair

01/25/2021

Toyota 3.4 timing belt service with new water pump and rollers .

01/22/2021

From a hydrogen-powered hypercar to a flying Cadillac, the future of automotive appears otherworldly.

01/15/2021

Nothing says movie nostalgia quite like the cars the characters drive, especially when the film involves racing of any kind. In many cases, these vehicles can become the visual icon for the entire film. They also become extensions of the characters themselves — they’re not just props, they become key elements of the character development.

From Mad Max to James Bond, we've ranked the most famous movie cars.

01/08/2021

Vehicles are machines, and like any machine they need maintenance. For most vehicles, regular maintenance begins at 5,000 miles and continues from there every 5,000-10,000 miles. Of course, checking your car on a more regular basis is even better.

Conduct regular vehicle maintenance and you’ll avoid potentially costly breakdowns and extend the life of your car.

01/04/2021

1969 1/2 Coronet R/T , 440 auto , full option car , 3 tags , not a whole lot of barns , but a whole lot of H/P

12/31/2020

Even for the most diehard gearheads and auto gurus out there, it’s impossible to truly know and retain everything there is to know about cars.

Even for the most diehard gearheads and auto gurus out there, it's impossible to truly know and retain everything there is to know about cars. Unfortunately, the human mind just isn't advanced enough yet. Maybe someday Elon Musk will come up with a microchip that contains the complete encyclopedia o...

12/28/2020

DTC P0455 gross evap leak detected , rodent damage above gas tank , required removal of tank for repair .

12/18/2020

Holiday road trips always sound fun in theory, but let’s be honest: The irritation level can get pretty high in there about 30 minutes into the drive (especially if you’re traveling with little ones). Make this season’s car rides your most painless and festive yet with these super simple, plan-ahead tips.

Your car trip just got a whole lot easier.

12/11/2020

With the amount of money we spend on the payments, maintenance, and repair of our cars, you’d think we’d have a better relationship with our vehicles. But understanding our cars—how they work, how to care for them, repair costs—can be overwhelming.

Feel more confident about maintenance, and repairs to your car. The five things you should know before your car before you get behind the wheel.