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You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA has the answers.

Judging by the number of near-rear-endings we witness on our morning commutes, the typical attitude toward brake maintenance appears to be, “Brakes: Don’t let them stop you!” This puzzles us because monitoring your braking system’s health is one of the most straightforward aspects of car ownership. You do have to know what to look for, though, or rather, what to listen and feel for. So let us, uh, break it down for you. Here are the top three signs that your brakes need fixing.

man broke down on side of road with car hood up

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

If there’s one thing we know at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, its the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

Automotive windows are one of those things that you take for granted, until something goes wrong. One of the more irritating issues a window can develop, is dislocating from its track while attempting to roll it up or down. Why does this happen, and how do you fix it? At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we’ve got answers to your questions and solutions to your problems.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA has the answers.

Nobody knows your vehicle better than you; if you suspect it isn’t driving the way it used to, there’s a good chance you’re correct. The truth of the matter is there are countless reasons and remedies for such a broad subject, but CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA has compiled a list of a few common problems that can cause a vehicle to drive poorly.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.