Ten-Four Auto Repair Center

09/10/2026

Did you know resting your left foot on the clutch pedal while cruising is one of the fastest ways to kill your transmission? Even the light weight of your foot can disengage the pressure plate just enough to cause microscopic friction and massive heat buildup. Over time, this glazed friction material ruins your clutch disc! This is a friendly reminder to keep that left foot on the dead pedal until it's time to shift!

09/08/2026

Besides your registration and insurance card, what is the ONE thing permanently living in your glove box? 👇

Whatever you keep in there, make sure your car's owner manual is handy for fuses and fluid specs!

09/06/2026

It feels like every week there's a headline about a massive new safety recall. But if vehicle engineering and technology are better than ever, why are recalls at an all-time high? 🤯 Autoblog broke down the fascinating industry shifts behind this trend, including shared parts across models and stricter regulations. Check out the full breakdown on Autoblog.

Have questions about a recall notice you received? Give us a call so that we can help you figure out next steps!

Over 23 million vehicles have been recalled this year – including 1 million from Stellantis this week. Yet even as recalls set records, auto quality is rising.

09/05/2026

★★★★
"I went to 10 four auto brake work and alignment. The shop was very clean and I had seen good reviews. They were polite and friendly. The work seems to have been done well and documented with some digital pics. I felt the prices were a bit high. I would use them again."
- M. M.

09/03/2026

Every mechanic knows that your nose can diagnose a car problem almost as fast as a computer scan!

Which of these auto smells makes you cringe the most? 👇

A) Sweet & Maple-y: (Leaking engine coolant!)
B) Damp, Moldy Towel: (A choked-up cabin air filter or clogged A/C drain line!) 🍃
C) Burnt Toast: (Electrical short or slipping clutch!) 🍞
D) Rotten Eggs: (A failing catalytic converter!) 🥚

Drop your letter in the comments!

09/01/2026

Seeing smoke or smelling something burning under the hood is every driver’s worst nightmare. Do you know the exact steps to take if your car catches fire? If not, check out these rules in this article.

Keep your car safe with regular maintenance checks, and swing by the shop anytime!

08/30/2026

Our advanced computerized diagnostics read real-time data streams to pinpoint the exact root cause. Let our team save you time and prevent unnecessary parts swapping. Let’s decode that mystery light!

08/27/2026

★★★★★
"Youhanna Mikhail and his team at Ten-Four Auto did an excellent job fixing my Volvo! 😊

I highly recommend Ten-Four Auto! 😊"
- L. A.

08/27/2026

How many miles did you put on your car over the summer season? 👇

A) Under 1,000 miles
B) 1,000 – 3,000 miles
C) 3,000+ miles

No matter how far you drove, all those highway miles mean it's time to check your engine oil, air filter, and tire wear before fall. Reach out to our team today to schedule an appointment.

08/25/2026

★★★★★
"Very good customer service."
- K. S.