Automotive News & Information - CME Smog & Auto Repair

What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville has the answers you need.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we know that in order to keep your car in good shape, it helps to know how it works. Here’s a quick rundown of a system that’s very important, but you take for granted until there’s a problem; your brakes.

Person driving with hands on the steering wheel

Good steering is an underrated, and often neglected aspect of driving. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we believe in making sure you have the best vehicle possible, whether you’re driving across town or traveling long distance.

For obvious reasons, air brakes are an essential part of your rig. They also add a level of complication to the braking system that a conventional vehicle doesn’t have. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, our mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your air brakes in top shape.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last car, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we know how annoying a faulty fuel gauge can be. Never knowing how much gas you have in your car, truck, or SUV, and constantly running the risk of stranding yourself on the road somewhere, takes its toll after a while. Luckily, we can fix that.

Your bumper covers are always in danger. Between other drivers, obstacles in the road, flash floods, or any other hazard you may encounter, at some point it’s likely your bumper covers will accrue some damage. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we can fix that.

If you drive a Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you know the amount of hard work your truck puts in. You may also be aware that diesels run a little dirtier than your average gas burner. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, our goal is to keep your Duramax, Cummins, or Powerstroke truck on the road for many miles to come. A huge part of that is keeping your oil maintained.