Automotive Industry News & Information - CME Smog & Auto Repair

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetic. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

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We strive to be the best in Vacaville, CA. Part of that is providing our customers with the most concise and up-to-date knowledge available. Here are a few quick tips we'd like to share with you to keep your car running in the best condition possible. Don't hesitate to come by and see us with any and all questions you may have. CME Smog & Auto Repair is here to help!

A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, here’s what you need to know.

Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.

Your fleet or commercial truck works hard, every day. Most commercial vehicles are heavy, and constantly under load. As a result, your brakes will inevitably develop issues over time. At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we can fix that.

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we aim to keep your four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive car, truck, or SUV ready for anything. 4X4 systems are pretty low maintenance, but equally as important to maintain as your engine or transmission. At CME Smog & Auto Repair our technicians have the tools and knowledge to help keep yours going strong.