Posted on 7/31/2021
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Is it hot enough for you yet? August reminds us of just how hot the summers in Southern California can be (extremely hot). It can make travel difficult, especially when you go sightseeing or to the beach, only to come back to a car that is essentially a hellish oven. No one likes getting into a burning hot car on a hot summer day. Huntington Beach is blessed with the ocean breeze, but California’s dry heat can make driving in the summer a miserable experience. Here are 5 ways to keep your car cool: Crack the windows when you leave the car - allowing just a little air to breeze in will help keep things tolerable. Also, try opening the back windows when you arrive and fan the driver’s side door over and over again to pump warm air out of the car. Coverage - use a sunshade for the fro ... read more
Posted on 5/31/2021
Photo by Julio Ramirez on Unsplash Welcome to the June Blog for HB Auto & AC! Have you ever noticed how many hot rod cars are driving around Huntington Beach, California? Just last month, our blog featured the many events going on this summer. There are dozens of hot rod car events in the summer months. The area grabs the attention of hot rod collectors and enthusiasts who come from all over to attend the wide range of hot rod events, and for good reasons-- we're the perfect community for it. Here are some reasons why Huntington Beach draws the hot rod community: Older demographic -- Classic cars are typically more prevalent among older men and are less popular among the young ... read more
Posted on 2/8/2021
Photo by Josh Duke on Unsplash It’s February, and that means we’re in the shortest month of the year. It’s also the month of St. Valentine’s Day, where people look to either validate or re-evaluate their relationships in their lives. So if the last few months have made you feel a little cramped at home, this is an excellent time to get yourself together and do something romantic for your partner. We’re still stuck with COVID19 making our lives a little less wonderful at the moment, but that’s what makes road trips so wonderful. California has lots of beauty in the outdoors, especially along the Pacific Coast. There are a host of destinations you can go to for a romantic excursion with enough space ... read more
Posted on 10/29/2018
With experience with and knowledge of a wide range of European cars, from BMW to Volkswagen, we are in an excellent position to care of your European made vehicle. It’s crucial to have someone who knows what they’re doing to work on your car, and we have years of experience between our qualified, certified mechanics. In fact, our Master Technicians have more than 50 years of experience between them. We take good care of vehicle, whether you need a scheduled service or some emergency repairs. European Vehicles Serviced at HB Auto & AC Our auto repair shop services a number of European brands. We offer diagnostics, pars and services for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Volkswagen and Land Rover vehicles. The value of having a mechanic experience ... read more