At A1 Auto Mechanics & Performance, you and your confidence are the most important piece of the puzzle. We provide smog services for your convenience.
A1 Auto Mechanics & Performance will SMOG test your car, truck, van or RV.
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A1 Auto Mechanics & Performance
2945 Randolph Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-3079
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Increased fines, stalled traffic, and bumpy driving surfaces make work zones an annoyance for motorists. While U.S. drivers are fortunate to live in a country that maintains its roadways and displays to its citizens their tax dollars at work, it seems that at least one section of our normal route is under construction at all times. This necessary annoyance is the cause of thousands of traffic accidents each year, many of which involve individuals whose job it is to resurface, repair, and replace our roadways. (Source: https://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/construction-zones-how-to-stay-safe/) [...]
Potholes: A Recipe for Disaster What do you get when you mix water, traffic and a cracked section of asphalt? A pothole. What do you get when you mix a pothole and a car? Trouble. Pothole encounters can wreak havoc on car tires, wheels and suspensions. Most pothole-related repairs cost less than $250, but in some cases the bill can exceed $1,000; the average repair cost is $306. Even worse, hitting a pothole – or taking the wrong measures to avoid one – could cause a crash and personal injuries. To help protect yourself, your car and your wallet from ... [...]
Car maintenance is a crucial part of vehicle ownership. Taking care of your car by performing preventative maintenance helps to ensure you have safe and reliable transportation. Use this guide to learn about common automotive maintenance issues. It'll help you protect your investment and keep your car in top-running condition. [...]
When you are first learning how to drive, one of the things that you are going to hear over and over again is that you need to drive defensively. This doesn't mean that you should always be tensed up and just waiting for an accident to happen. What it does mean is that you have to keep an eye on what the other drivers around you are doing, and try to anticipate what they are going to do. If you are able to do this, you will be able to avoid a lot of fender benders, which, of course, are ... [...]
There were lots of exciting developments in the automotive industry in 2021. We were there to cover it all. [...]