Plaza Automotive Center
The only independent shop in the South Bay with 7 complimentary loaner cars.
socal roads – SLIPPERY WHEN WET In spite of this week’s heat wave, winter storms are on the horizon. If Southern Californians ever knew how to drive in the rain, they forget during the six to nine dry months of the year. Autumn is upon us, and with winter rapidly approaching, it’s important to once [...]
Losing control of your car on wet pavement is a frightening experience. Skids are scary but hydroplaning is completely nerve-wracking. Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car’s weight can push it out of the way. The water pressure causes your car to rise up and slide [...]
It’s hard to avoid traffic in San Pedro, especially at rush-hour. Whether you’re in gridlock on the freeways or on surface streets, stop-and-go driving takes its toll on your car. Although you may not be able to avoid stop-and-go driving, you can minimize the damage with some basic preventative measures. Your San Pedro automotive service [...]
How long can you run without replenishing your fluids? Three miles? Five miles? Eventually you’ll need some water to keep you going. What about your car? A car is similar to the human body. Unless it receives enough of the right fluids, it will breakdown. But your car doesn’t just need fluid; it needs clean [...]
Want to avoid a breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely? Follow these 10 San Pedro car maintenance tips for peak vehicle performance: 1. Oil Change: Most of us know the necessity of getting oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Without it, you’re parked. [...]
Being proactive with your vehicle is as important as being proactive with treating an illness. We go to the doctor when we’re sick to get a diagnosis and a prescription for better health. Shouldn’t we also take our cars to a trusted auto repair center at the first sign of a problem to prolong the [...]
The last thing you want to do is break down on your way to a job interview, an important meeting, or while picking up the kids from soccer practice. There are a few simple precautions you can take to make sure you arrive at your destination safely, on time, and without experiencing car problems or [...]
Just by liking us on Facebook, you could win a new set of tires for your car AND have them installed by our alignment and balance specialist.*
Don't forget about the Farmer's Market today. It's in the Peninsula Shopping Center parking lot at Hawthorne and Silver Spur, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM
May 19, 2012 at 8:20 am Free Public Boat Tours in San Pedro today! http://ow.ly/aDiWV
Summer is just around the corner. Is your car ready for those summer road trips?
May 18, 2012 at 11:40 am Woodies on the Waterfront tomorrow. Wooden cars and classically restored vintage automobiles, live surf music, food and raffle prizes. And it's all for a good cause......Check it out. http://ow.ly/aXU7z
What are you doing this weekend on our peninsula?? Share some ideas. Farmer's Market at noon today. Friday night at Off the Vine then over to Whale and Ale. How about Think, Saturday night and a little Laker action at the SP Brewco. Saturday morning PV 1/2 Marathon and then on Sunday at Angles Gate Cultural Center from 12 - 5. Great local weekend ahead. Check out latest Random Lengths Issue. 75 Omelettes done, I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Congrats to BG Club College Bound Grads. Graduation 6/6 at Warner Grand.
May 17, 2012 at 7:50 pm How many times have you been out on the road the one of the kids yell, I have to go....Did you there is a mobile app called SitorSquat? Hey don't laugh, you never know when it might come in handy! http://ow.ly/aU52o
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May 17, 2012 at 3:27 pm Teach your young drivers the truth about teen driving statistics and you could be saving their lives.
By BLANCA E. FRANCO
Parents often warn their teenagers about the dangers of driving a two ton car. Being teenagers, these young drivers seem to believe they’re unstoppable and don’t give their full attention to the road. They’re...
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Teen Driving
Don’t forget to update your insurance policy! Your teen’s high school graduation might save you a penny or two.
May 16, 2012 at 10:25 am Have you entered the drawing for a free set of tires? All you have to do is 'LIKE' us. http://ow.ly/aUrOd
Sunday 5/20/2012 is Open Studios at Angel's Gate. From 12 -5 tour the studios of local artists. See you there.
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