Posted on 2/1/2019
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
Posted on 10/16/2013
Admit it: you judge other drivers. Everyone judges other drivers based on their car and their driving habits (but come on - a Prius driver and a Porsche driver are going to take the roads differently), just like we're all excellent drivers. We all know that minivans are driven by soccer moms, luxury car drivers are rude, and lifted truck drivers have something to prove, right? As much as these conclusions are widespread, they're usually unfounded and ridiculous. But when a car provides the opportunity for the driver to craft the ultimate expression of who he is and what his life is about (as our cars tend to be for many of us), it does open up the door to judgment. However, a recent (albeit not terribly scientific) study to connect driving habits with the type of car driven has shown that some of these conclusions aren't that unfounded - in fact, the stud ... read more
Posted on 9/30/2013
We've been talking about the next family car lately, and the SUV seems like it's here to stay. With crazy innovation seemingly every year and the largest market segment out there, the family SUV is one of those important decisions people across the country are making. More versatile than the minivan and more stylish to boot, the family SUV is something to be proud of. So what's 2014 got on the horizon? Check out part 1 of our top 10 best family SUVs here, and read on for the rest! 2014 Kia Sorento—With seven passenger seating, an available 3.3 liter 290 horsepower V6 that is the picture of potency and smoothness as well as a beautifully styled exterior, there are few reasons not to consider a 2014 Kia Sorento. This SUV is truly midsize and pretty much stands alone between the CR-V sized compact SUV segment and the larger models such as the Dodg ... read more