Plaza Automotive Center
The only independent shop in the South Bay with 7 complimentary loaner cars.
IT’S PROM NIGHT. ARE YOUR TEENS DRIVING? If so follow these simple prom driving tips for a safe and happy prom night. Come May and June the weather’s getting hotter, the beach is starting to sound tantalizing. And, before you know it, the class of 2012 will be graduating and knocking on the front door of [...]
Here Are Some Common Car Care Mistakes Now days, many of us are washing our own cars to save a few bucks. But beware, washing a car at home could cost you more than you bargained for. Don’t you love driving around in a nice clean car? Some of us are washing our cars rather [...]
Here are a few tips to help keep you from becoming a statistic. 1. Set your phone on vibrate and place in the back seat, glove compartment, or trunk to keep out of reach. 2. While driving in stop-and-go traffic, toll booth lines, and the like, don’t use your phone. 3. Select your playlist on [...]
How to get to your destination and back without calling a tow truck. Whether you’re heading to Yosemite National Park, the ski slopes or the Arizona baseball diamonds, your car has to be more prepared than you are. Few things spoil a road trip more quickly than car trouble far from home. The last thing [...]
Performing Safety Inspection A car operates using a variety of systems from the air conditioner to the power steering and everything in between. Some systems require little maintenance so a basic visual safety inspection is necessary. Other systems need a routine maintenance schedule where a particular service or replacement is required. A car safety check [...]
Safety First… If you see this light the air bags are NOT working If your air bag light is on this means your air bag is non operational. If an air bag warning light is illuminated while driving the air bag safety system has been disabled and will not activate in the event of an [...]
To get to the slopes, you have to drive through the snow Most Southern Californians like to drive to the snow not on the snow. It barely rains let alone snows, so we don’t get much of a chance to practice the art of plowing along a snow filled road. Technology cannot conquer the snow [...]
In the fog, travel with the drivers window partially open and listen for traffic.
What would we do without our garages? Where would we put our extra “stuff“? As handy as they are, they can also pose safety and security challenges. Following garage door safety guidelines is a crucial part in ensuring your safety when operating your garage door. Follow these tips, some of which include maintenance check. The [...]
How well are your headlights working? Your headlights are the eyes of you vehicle. If they can’t see well, then neither can you. With the shorter days and longer nights of winter, maintaining your car’s headlights can be an important part of driving safely. Most vehicles built today have polycarbonate lenses. This is a [...]
Are you driving with blind-spots? Even in the best of conditions, changing lanes can be an adventure. The fact is that there is no such thing of a blind spot unless you are in a large vehicle, in which case there is a blind spot behind the back window. Blind spots are created by the [...]
Do you get drowsy after eating turkey on Thanksgiving? Don’t blame the turkey, blame everything. You probably stuffed a couple days of food into your body over a couple of hours. This can be tiring. Then, with a full stomach, your body directs blood away from your central nervous system to help with your digestive [...]
“Road rage” is something that has recently gained lots of media attention and for good reason. It’s dangerous and can cost people their lives!! As everyone knows Black Friday is a crazy day to drive. Here are some tips to follow that can prevent you from becoming the target of someone else’s road rage. [...]
Look out for Bambi If you live on the hill then your chances of seeing a deer is pretty high. Here are a few tips to avoid hitting a deer. Accidents involving deer peak in May, October and November. Worst times of day are around sunrise and between sunset and midnight. A deer can appear [...]
Children + Candy + Crazy Outfits = Confused Pedestrians Yield to young pedestrians. Sure, some of the responsibility for child safety on Halloween lies on the shoulders of those little monsters, vampires and princesses running around, getting as much candy as possible in such a short time. But keep in mind that, while the typical [...]
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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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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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