Why Is My Car Pulling To The Side?

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You’re driving down the street, but you have a constant death grip on the steering wheel. Now it isn’t icy out, and you aren’t in a street race, so why do you have such a tight grip on the steering wheel? Because if you let go of it, your car pulls hard to one side…

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The 21st Century Tune Up

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As our vehicles age, we start to notice that they are not running as well as they once were. The fuel mileage will decrease, the engine will run a bit more rough, and you may worry a bit more about a breakdown. As humans we always want to keep everything the same, whether that be…

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The New World Order — Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars are a hot button topic in the automotive industry. In fact, it is an issue that has taken notice of just about every facet of the transportation industry. If autonomous vehicles can prove themselves to be worthy of the hype, they have the potential to change the world. At Kearny Mesa Automotive and…

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The Death of The Manual Transmission

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If you listen really hard at night, sometimes you can hear it coming all the way from Detroit. That’s right, the swan song of the manual transmission can be heard all the way down here in San Diego. Here at Kearny Mesa Automotive, we don’t care what kind of transmission you choose to run, we…

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Kearny Mesa Automotive Manual Transmission Experts

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If there is one thing that we know at Kearny Mesa Automotive and Transmission it is.. well… transmissions. The transmission is one of the most dynamic parts of your vehicle and it is critical that your transmission is not neglected when it is time for the service interval. At Kearny Mesa Automotive in San Diego,…

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Beat the Summer

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With the rest of the country absolutely freaking out about the subzero temperatures and all that, we thought it would be a good time to remind everyone about maintenance that should be done before we get to the really hot time of year. Of course that is a little ways off but it will come…

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Transmission Fluid Change

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Last time, we talked about the fluids in your car and the effect they could have on your trip to Grandma’s house this holiday season. At Kearny Mesa Automotive and Transmission we want all of our customers and neighbors to have a worry-free holiday season filled with family and friends. The last thing you want…

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Have Confidence in Your Car this Holiday Season

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  Thankfully the holiday season is upon us. This time of year brings to mind gatherings with family, friends, and coworkers. It is at the same time stressful and joyful with all of the commitments, dinners, and parties to attend. The last thing you want to worry about is your car. The professionals at Kearny…

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Tires, Alignment and Suspension 101.2

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No, 101.2 is not meant to be the call sign of the local San Diego radio station, this is the second installment of the Kearny Mesa Automotive and Transmission series on tires, suspension and alignment. We left off last time talking about alignments and the factors that can contribute to tire wear, and vehicle safety…

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Tires 101

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Who thinks about tires? Well, if you are someone who is into wheels and tires as a customization for your car, you probably do. But your wheels and tires are much more than simply an accessory to make your car or truck look good, they are integral to the overall performance. The size of your…

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