Automotive Industry News & Information - CME Smog & Auto Repair

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

Small transmission problems can become big ones if not tended to in a timely manner. Your car, truck, or SUV has been shifting weird for a while now - does that mean it’s too late to do anything about it? CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA has the answer.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we know that diesel engines play a huge role in many of our customers' daily ways of life. If you drive a Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins diesel pickup, you obviously appreciate the power of the diesel engine. Diesel engines are prevalent all over the road, but where did it all start, and why are diesel engines most commonly found in trucks today?

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA.

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.