Summertime and the livin’ is… HOT. This time of year in this part of California the temperatures can soar above 90 degrees (it was 107 recently!) and when that happens you want your vehicle’s AC (air conditioning) to work well, right? Well, why might your car or truck’s AC not be working properly? Coolant Leaking… Read more »
The average high temperature for Lancaster, California, in June is 83 degrees. The record high? 112 degrees! Whether the temperature is in the 80s or over 100, one thing is for sure: summer in California is hot. And when it’s hot outside, and you’re driving, you probably want your vehicle’s AC to be blasting ice… Read more »
If your spine is out of alignment, you have some pain and can’t function properly so you go to a chiropractor who helps position it back into place and everything’s better… Now how about your vehicle? If its wheels aren’t aligned properly, then they’re not all pointed in the correct direction and your vehicle suffers… Read more »
The term suspension has different meanings for different things. When it comes to vehicles, suspension refers to the system of tires, tire air, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels, allowing for relative motion between the two. As you’d imagine, suspension matters if you want your vehicle to work as… Read more »
Things wear out over time on cars and trucks, including brakes. If you think about how much brakes are used, it’s no wonder that eventually they need replacing. Most vehicle’s brake pads need to be replaced every 25,000 to 65,000 miles, while brake rotors need replacing between every 30,000 and 70,000 miles. Signs You Have… Read more »
“All I want to do is find a mechanic I can trust. One who won’t rip me off. Who won’t lie to me.” This is a statement said by millions of car and truck owners the world over! So what are some tips for finding a mechanic? Finding the Right Mechanic You could start by… Read more »
As it gets hotter, and the summer months bring sweltering temperatures to this part of the world, is your California car’s AC working properly? If not, it’s time to make an appointment at AV Bumper to Bumper in Lancaster, CA– you can call 661-949-1999 to make the appointment and get your AC serviced so it’s… Read more »
Sometimes the throttle body needs to be replaced. What’s a throttle body? It’s a part of your vehicle’s air intake system. It controls the amount of air that flows into the engine. That air helps burn up the fuel in your vehicle engine’s cylinders. Performance Issues Obviously, you’d want the correct amount of air getting… Read more »
AV Bumper to Bumper of Lancaster, California, handles vehicle alignments Mondays through Fridays at our shop located at 44559 N. Division Street. When your vehicle’s tires are aligned properly, they can perform properly and last a long time. Proper alignment improves handling. When alignment isn’t correct, then you have got issues. What Does Alignment Entail?… Read more »
Ever have the “check engine” light come on? Most people have had that experience. What about times when you’re hearing weird sounds coming from your tires/brakes? That’s pretty common. And eventually windshield wipers wear down and you need new ones but it can be difficult to figure out how to take the old ones off… Read more »
