San Diego Auto Repair

Photo by Olav Tvedt on Unsplash   Get your vehicle's air conditioning system serviced before the family road trips!  It is time for a vacation with your family, and you're planning on taking them on a road trip! But remember that summer can be one of the hottest seasons of the year, and it is always a good idea to be prepared. For this reason, you must have your vehicle's air conditioning system in good condition before going on the adventure.    This month's blog will share why it is essential to have your air conditioning ready. If, for some reason, your A/C is not working, remember that our expert auto mechanics can help you with air conditioning system repair.    Why is it ... read more

Photo by christian buehner on Unsplash Finding the perfect Auto Repair Service for your vehicle can be a stressful mission! Luckily, our expert auto mechanics team at Convoy Auto Repair Services in San Diego, CA, can listen to your concerns and put their part in to help get your vehicle done as quickly as possible!  For over 40 years, Convoy Auto Repair has been providing its service to the San Diego community and continues satisfying its customers with every auto repair service! At Convoy Auto Repair in San Diego, CA, you can expect the best auto repair service in the region, as they genuinely care about their customers and the service they provide. Some of the auto repair services that you can expect are:  Fleet Repa ... read more

At Convoy Auto Repair, we are all about reducing our carbon footprint, which is why we think a perfect New Year’s Resolution will to become a more eco-friendly driver. To ensure you can accomplish your New Year’s resolution, we have put together a few tips and tricks designed to maximize your eco-friendliness on the San Diego streets:  The first and most important step is to keep up on your vehicle’s maintenance. A properly maintained vehicle is destined to save you money. You will spend less money on preventable auto repairs, and a properly maintained vehicle equals a fuel efficient vehicle.  Underinflated tires will increase fuel consumption by as much as 3 percent, and they are more likely to burst and cause an accident.  If possible, trave lightly. Take anything and everything out of your vehicle that can reduce weight, including roof racks, seeing as they increase wind resistance.  Consolidate all your errands into one trip, instead of tak ... read more

Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here, and you might find yourself in desperate need of a few ideas on how you can spend and celebrate the day with your loved one. The team at Convoy Auto Repair is here to help, as we think a romantic drive along the beautiful California coast is the perfect way to spend your day. Here are some of the most lovely and romantic drives in San Diego and Southern California:   Sunrise Scenic Byway: The name of this 24-mile road trip through East San Diego County says it all. Bask in the glow of the sun, while you travel through Laguna Mountain Recreation Area and along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail in the Cleveland National Forest. Ortega Highway Mountain Escape: During the winter months, you will find yourself transported to a winter wonderland, as you drive past canyons, forests, hillsides, and even boulders dusted with a light blanket of snow. Rim of the World Scenic Byway: If the name alone isn’t enough to p ... read more

Because many areas on an automobile need maintenance, the air-conditioning system can often get overlooked. To avoid a neglected A/C giving out on you, especially in the middle of a heat wave, regular checkups are necessary. The first step to maintain your car’s A/C system is by understanding how it works. An auto air conditioning system is made up of five parts: a compressor, condenser, receiver dryer, expansion valve and evaporator. Put simply, air is cooled by a change in pressure through the system, which results in a lower temperature. When you turn on the A/C in your car, the compressor applies pressure to the system’s refrigerant (Freon), which raises its temperature. By doing so, air loses heat while it flows through the condenser; air then passes through the dryer to remove moisture and to the expansion valve where the refrigerant slows down even more, which causes the tempe ... read more