Getting to Know California Car Cover: Q&A
April 14, 2020
History of California Car Cover California Car Cover was founded by Jim and Loraine DeFrank in May of 1989, who recently celebrated their 30th year in business in 2019. After starting out as a small mail order shop in Van Nuys, CA, they have now become an industry leader in vehicle protection products. Their business ...
Dub Folks VW Club Featured Car Club Follow Up
April 13, 2020
The Dub Folks VW Club are regulars at the Pomona Swap Meet, so you may have seen them at the March 1, 2020 Swap Meet when they rolled in as our Featured Car Club. They had members join us from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara counties. We hope you were able to chat ...
Truck and Car Shop: News & Updates
April 10, 2020
Hey Pomona Swap fans, check out some news and updates from our long time vendor the Truck and Car Shop! You might be wondering what the Truck and Car Shop is doing during these unprecedented times? We are happy to report that the store is open for business and also available for any online orders ...
April 19, 2020 Event Cancelled to Slow Spread of COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Due to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s declaration that events of more than 250 people be rescheduled at least through the end of March 2020 because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and the Fairplex’s decision to follow suit, we are cancelling the April 19, 2020 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. With the uncertain duration of this ...
Living That Dub Life: The Dub Folks VW Club
February 24, 2020
The Dub Folks VW Club will be featured on the Main Aisle of the Car Corral at our event this Sunday! Started in 2015, this family oriented club has members rolling in from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara counties. These guys are all about them Vee Dubs, and the Club and their cars ...
What Causes a Squeaky Belt on a Car?
February 17, 2020
BY MIKE HAGERTY / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 12, 2020 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / What’s that sound? Your vehicle, which usually purrs like a kitten, has started squeaking like a mouse. If it happens when your car is running, but not moving, it’s most likely an issue with a belt. What Causes a Squeaky Belt ...
Have You Checked Your Battery Hold-Down Lately?
February 5, 2020
BY MIKE HAGERTY / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 24, 2020 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / You already know that your car’s battery is essential — you’re not going anywhere without that power. So, you probably check the terminals to make sure they’re staying free of corrosion and replace the battery when it’s worn out. But when ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2020
January 3, 2020
New year, new traffic laws! Whether you live in California, or you’re just planning a visit, you should be aware of these new traffic laws that took effect on January 1, 2020: Ban on Selling DMV Appointments (AB 317, Diep): Makes it unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, an appointment with the ...
3 Signs of a Radiator Leak That You Shouldn’t Ignore
December 30, 2019
BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 5, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / A radiator leak is a fairly serious problem to have with any vehicle. While it might be tempting to just keep adding coolant to the top-up line and continue driving, your car or truck’s cooling system has one of the most ...
A Recap of the December 2019 Pomona Swap Meet
December 19, 2019
The last Pomona Swap Meet of 2019 was on December 8th… and, unfortunately, the turnout wasn’t exactly what we had hoped for to end an otherwise fantastic year. Although it hardly rained in Pomona on our show weekend, a gnarly winter weather system drenched SoCal in the days leading up to the show, and nearby ...
Noisy Brakes: Telltale Signs of Trouble You Shouldn’t Ignore
November 26, 2019
BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 14, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Wouldn’t it be great if our cars told us when something is wrong? In a way, they already do. Modern cars have instrument panels with dozens of symbols and warning indicators. These notify you of basic issues, like the windshield ...
EVENT INFO: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
November 18, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars up for sale and on display. That’s right, with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast… and you never know what you’re going to ...