Friday, July 11, 2014

Check Engine Light: What To Remember, What To Do, & What It All Means



It’s one of the most common occurrences on the road, but how do you handle it?  If the “check engine” light comes on while you’re out and about, do you know what to do?  Here’s a hint: don’t panic!  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

The first thing you should do is pay attention to the sound and feel of your car. Is there smoke coming out of the tailpipe? Any odd mechanical rattling? You should stop and call for help if you notice anything abnormal about the way your vehicle is running.

If that’s not the case, think about where you were before the light came on. Did you just buy gas?  If so, the “check engine” light might be on to alert you that the gas cap is loose. Pull over, tighten the cap, and continue driving. If that was the source of the problem, the light will turn off by itself.

If you’re not fresh from fueling up and everything is still running normally (no smokey/electrical smells, mechanical noises, etc.) call our Service Department and make an appointment or schedule a visit with us online. We want to make sure you’re safe on the road—let us diagnose and repair the problem for you.


Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Our top choices to see fireworks in Los Angeles on the 4th!




Do you need a place to watch the fireworks on the 4th of july? Well we have you covered. Here is our list of top 3 spots in LA to see them!

GRAND PARK

Here's something you don't see every day: fireworks shooting off the the roof of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Grand Park's Independence Day festivities will do just that. It's the first year they've done this, but if they're off the roof, you'll probably be able to get an eyeful from the Grand Avenue 101 overpass (oh yeah, or most tall Downtown buildings). The ka-booms begin at 9 pm.

200 N GRAND AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

EXPOSITION PARK

The official viewing spot for Expo Park's hour-long show is Christmas Tree Lane (between S. Coliseum Drive and Expo Park Drive off of Figueroa), but you can see pretty well from the Natural History Museum's lawn. The show starts at 9.

3980 MENLO AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
It will be crowded but here are some of the best views in LA.

2800 E OBSERVATORY AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90027