Automotive News & Information - CME Smog & Auto Repair

Performance chip installation is one of the perks of diesel truck ownership. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, our mechanics can professionally tune and install a chip for any application, whether you drive a Cummins, Powerstroke, Duramax, or otherwise.

Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you've probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here's a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time. Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we see a lot of the same mistakes that cause a transmission to fail. With our help, you can avoid a preventable transmission failure and keep your car reliably on the road.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we know that over the past decade, depending on what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, it may seem like oil changes have gotten more expensive, and there are more options from synthetic to standard 10w/30 oil. What kind is best for your vehicle and is the higher price worth the cost?

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville have the answers.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Whether you’ve never had any trouble out of your transmission, or you are all too familiar with transmission issues, you may wonder how often a transmission requires repair. In truth, it really just depends. There are hundreds of different transmissions, some more reliable than others, with different levels of stress demanded of them. Age, mileage, type, and usage are all aspects of the transmission condition.