San Diego Auto Repair

Everyone in San Diego has blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Taylor Swift. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around San Diego. First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others... To begin, we can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments in your sedan before you start to drive. First, adjust your rear view mirror to give the best possible view directly to the rear of your car. You don't need it to get a better view of either side of the car, the kids in the back seat or your dazzling smile. The rear view mirror should look to the rear. Next, lean your head until it almost touches the driver's side window. Adjust your side mirror so that you can just barely see the side of your car. Now, lean your head to the middle of the car and adjust the outside mirror so that you can barely see the right ... read more

Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in San Diego, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do. Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the scene of an accident in San Diego is considered a crime - even if it’s not your fault. And hit and run penalties are fairly severe, possibly resulting in steep fines, loss of your CA driver’s license or even jail time. Your jurisdiction may require that you try to help someone who is injured by calling for help or performing first aid if you are able. Warn other Kearny Mesa and Mission Valley motorists by putting out flares, using your flashers or lifting your hood. Call San Diego emergency services as soon as possible. Tell the operator if medical or fire help is needed. Always file a San Diego police report. It’s tempting to skip this if everything ... read more