More Tips to Improve Gas Mileage Common Misconceptions The quality of the gas you put in your car depends on more than just your octane rating. There are many gas stations out there and some have more stringent standards than others. There are three things to bear in mind when choosing your gas station: 1) […]

Improving Fuel Mileage Long Beach ACA Helps Motorists Get The Most Out Of Their Vehicle California motorists have been paying some of the highest fuel prices in the nation for years. Additionally with the amount of traffic on Southern California roadways, gas mileage becomes an even greater concern. If you believe your vehicle is experiencing […]

More Problems with Car Air Conditioning ACA — Troubleshooting Your Air Conditioning Problems Once upon a time A/C was considered a luxury, but these days it comes standard in just about every car in America. It’s such a natural thing to reach for that knob, especially during the summer, that when anything but refreshing air […]

How to Clean Your Car’s Interior ACA Helps Keep Your Car Clean In California, your car is essential to your life. What that means is that plenty of us end up living out of our cars, with all the mess and clutter that entails. Here are some handy homemade tips for cleaning your car’s interior. […]

How to Store Your Car During Long Trips Vehicle Maintenance While You Are Away If you’re taking an extended leave of absence, perhaps for college, military service or business out of town, your vehicle needs some special preparation. Of course this is only if you live on your own. If you live with a spouse […]

All About Automotive Belts Belt Replacement in Long Beach Belts are a component of vehicles that are easy to overlook. However, they are a critical part of the alternator, power steering pump, and water pump, in addition to other vehicle accessories. Vehicles utilize up to three different belts. V-Belts As the name suggests, these belts’ […]

Anticipate Engine Problems We work on all makes and models First of all, if the “Check Engine” light comes on, you can consider your engine problem anticipated and ready to be checked out. However, you’d like to be able to detect a problem with your engine before it becomes severe. These are some early warning […]

Automotive Filter Replacement Long Beach – Air, Oil & Fuel Filters Let ACA Quickly Change Your Automotive Filters It goes without saying that properly maintaining your vehicle will help it to run more efficiently and can even prevent major repairs or catastrophic failures. Replacing old or dirty filters is a simple yet critical component that […]

Causes of Engine Failure We Work On All Makes and Models As you put more miles on your engine, it is important to pay attention to the visible and audible signals that predict engine failure. A “Check Engine” light should never be ignored. It can be something as insignificant as a loose gas cap or […]

The Importance of Checking Fluids At ACA We Service All Makes and Models There are several fluids that are absolutely essential to keeping your car running properly. Some lubricate the engine’s many moving parts, and others cool down or distribute heat that would otherwise damage your vehicle. Checking your fluids regularly can keep your car […]