Huntington Beach Auto Repair

To be honest, the answer is: no, it's very unsafe to drive with a nail in your tire. Whenever any foreign object gets stuck in your tire, the chances of a blowout are significantly increased. For instance, the nail will cause an air leak in the tire. If you're driving at high speeds with an underinflated tire, you can suffer a blowout, causing your tires to explode. Once this happens, you will lose control of your vehicle and increase your chances of an accident.   The situation above is undoubtedly the worst-case scenario. In some cases, the nail in your tire may be harmless for the time being. Sometimes, a pin can lodge itself into the tread so much that it physically blocking can't allow air to escape.    However, the harmless spike might not be friendly for long. If the nail shifts or digs into your tire deeper, it can open up a small hole for air to leak. This is why it's essential to have this problem repaired at an auto repair shop ASAP, so you ... read more

Photo by Sergey Tarasov on Unsplash   With December finally here, there's lots of anticipation to have a wonderful holiday ahead. Going "over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house" is an American tradition as old as the Interstate system, and it comes with its own beautiful traditions and pitfalls.   Holiday traveling can be wonderful, or it can be horrible. It really depends on who's traveling and what they think of the experience on the road. Thankfully, after nearly 75 years of highway travel, we've learned a thing or two about how to make a holiday trip less stagnant. Even as technology seems to pull us more into ourselves, a holiday trip can be a wonderful forum to reconnect with your family; in a way that makes them feel loved and happy to belong. Here are 5 tips to help you and your family have a better road trip experience.    Do your due diligence! Weather, traffic, and local events are often listed on travel ... read more

  Today you can fix your car for one low monthly payment!   At HB Auto & AC, we're offering a Fix Everything For ONE Low Monthly Payment Special.   No need to worry about paying large repair bills anymore. Now you can get your vehicle fixed and drive home today with no cash out of pocket today!   Here's how it works     Free 30 Minute Hands On Diagnosis (where we learn what’s NEEDS to be fixed)     Free Estimate For What The Total Repairs Will Cost    Then set you up with low monthly payments, ZERO cash out of pocket for 30 days, and NO CREDIT NEEDED.    Free Pick Up/Drop Off (within 5 miles)    Stellar 3-Year / 36,000-Mile Nationwide Warranty To Make Sure You Have No Future Issues With The Repairs    Pay off the repairs within 6 Months with ZERO Interest    Schedule an appointment today!   ... read more

Drivers in California are certainly well acquainted with speed bumps. They can be found in school zones, housing communities, to shopping parking lots. And they sometimes seem like they're inescapable. They are used in areas where speeding is a frequent issue or safety hazard, so they're intended to make you slow down. However, some drivers may not notice them or be impatient or reckless and end up running it over one of these humps. Ramming your car in and over a speed bump can be very harmful to your vehicle, and we're here to tell you why. Different Areas That Can Be Affected Traveling too fast over a speed bump is similar to hitting a pothole at high speed. The jolt you feel afterward can cause significant problems with your vehicle alignment, springs, shocks, struts, and/or ball joints. It can even change your tire pressure or cause a tire to blow out. Lastly, it can scrape the car's undercarriage and impact the exhaust system.  How to Properly Drive Over S ... read more

Photo by autowelt_2014 on Pixabay   Welcome to November! It’s a month of reacquainting ourselves with our families as the holiday season begins. In the United States, we share the annual tradition of a large turkey dinner with our family to recognize the grateful pilgrims. After a difficult crossing over the Atlantic Ocean, they arrived centuries ago and managed to thrive in their first year.    And we should show gratitude to all the players in our story who help us out:   ·  The family who love and support us.   ·  The friends who care for us.   ·  The neighbors who accept and respect us.   ·  Even the pets who love us despite our flaws.     As a car owner, where would you be if your car refused to start tomorrow?    Our cars have held up in terrible circumstances for many drivers, managed to make it for miles on fumes, and handled potholes, bumps, and near-mi ... read more

We're all aware of how great the state of California is - it is the "Golden State," after all. It is the most populated state in the US with roughly 40 million residents, and a populated state means lots of cars. With that many cars, the pollution in the area can be detrimental. To minimize vehicle emissions, California instated a rule requiring most vehicles to go through a smog check to better the air quality. The air we breathe is precious, and everyone should do their part to ensure clean air for generations to come.   The Smog Check Program has proven to reduce air pollution over the last several decades. Smog checks are intended to identify cars with high levels of emissions and have them fixed to be more efficient. If you reside in Huntington Beach, CA, passing a smog test is required if you want to register your vehicle.    What Vehicles Require a Smog Check? The rule states that every gasoline-powered car, alternative fuel vehicle, and hybrid ... read more

Photo by S. Hermann & F. Richter on Pixabay   October is one of our favorite months of the year. Lots of significant events happen in October. There’s Fall Carnivals, Halloween, and there’s a deluge of incredible sporting events, including baseball, soccer, football on the national, collegiate, and local high school scale, and more. It’s a great month, and it ramps up into winter very quickly.   In case you didn’t know, getting your brakes repaired this month is a good idea. The winter season is quickly approaching, and events are in motion that will make your brakes incredibly important. There are three other significant reasons why October is the best month to get your brakes repaired.   School’s back in session. With kids running home from school again, you need to watch out for sudden surprises on the road. If your brakes are starting to fade, a need for a sudden stop could turn deadly. Give yourself and the kids in your area eve ... read more

Your senses are very dependable when it comes to detecting vehicle problems. Besides seeing things that need repairs, it is essential to hear and smell what is occurring. Smell is often overlooked when driving, but it can be very telling. At first, you may think it'll go away. But if a scent lingers, then it's time you do some digging around. For instance, if you are in your car and smell the scent of what reminds you of rotten eggs, then you may need to pay closer attention to what we have to say.   The presence of an awful odor isn't something that anyone would enjoy smelling. If you are in your vehicle and smell sulfur, you need to recognize this as a problem. Three things can cause your car to have this terrible smell. You may be experiencing a broken catalytic converter, a failing fuel pressure sensor or worn-out fuel filter, or aged transmission fluid. Broken Catalytic Converter: Your catalytic converter is a component of the emissions system. Whenever gasolin ... read more

Photo by Brice Cooper on Unsplash It’s been a rough past year, and we’ve got one more important month to get through-- the dry, hot days of September. The hottest month of the year, August is also the least wet month. As we enter the decay of Autumn, the dry weather and blistering heat make wild areas, forests, and savannas brittle and combustible, and it only takes one careless spark to destroy the homes and livelihoods of millions of people.  An essential element in a repeating crisis is that we learn from the mistakes of previous years without realizing through loss. In the event that disaster strikes and you need to self-evacuate, it is vital that you adequately prepare your vehicle for what could be a long trip and that you are ready to go (if and when the call comes).  Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your vehicle is eva ... read more

Distracted driving is the leading cause of horrific and deadly car accidents. From fiddling with the audio to eating to checking your phone, they're all very dangerous. As a responsible driver, you should freshen up your knowledge of distracted driving and get pointers on improving your focus on the road!   CELL PHONE As you have probably guessed, your phone is the biggest distraction of all. You should not even be on your phone in the first place, considering most states have laws enforced to restrict texting and phone calling while driving. It is best to put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" and out of your sight whenever you get behind the wheel.    MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Finding the perfect temperature or your favorite music is a difficult task when operating a vehicle. It may be a natural habit for you, but some studies suggest that it's a common cause of traffic fatalities. It would be best to adjust your control systems and set aside a playli ... read more