Look at the Condition and History You love everything about your classic car: driving it around, showing it off, waxing it, and going to shows and talking to other classic car owners. But, occasionally, you wonder if you would like to sell it. You may have had it for 10 or 20 years… what’s it ...

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Do-it-yourselfers take pride in the fact that they can fix practically anything around the house, from garden equipment to the family car and everything in between. As a DIYer, you might know how to check and replace your brakes, but the question is: At what point should you take your car to the mechanic?...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 2, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Your car battery is weak and you don’t know what is draining it. Likely, a combination of reasons is a factor here, including extreme weather and your driving habits. With care, you can extend battery life beyond the usual few years that it’s ...

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When it comes to automotive history, every decade adds it’s own chapter to the story. On Sunday, June 2nd, the Pomona Swap Meet is happy to be showcasing an important part of SoCal’s car culture from the 1980s. That’s right… the Nu Minis Truck Club will be posted up on the Main Aisle in our ...

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The California Muscle Car Consortium was featured on the Main Aisle at the April 2019 Pomona Swap Meet… and they cruised in with some fierce American muscle. From blue ovals to bowties and some wicked Mopar, all of the Big Three were well-represented! The Consortium is an association of several muscle car groups from Los ...

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BY WARREN CLARKE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 29, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Do you smell gas in your vehicle when you’re behind the wheel? There are many causes of gasoline smell in a car, and some of these are minor. However, in some cases, this smell could be triggered by a major issue ...

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We all love looking at classic cars, but unless you’re a professional photographer, taking a picture never seems to convey just how cool your car is. Art worthy shots of your classic car should be easy to take! With these quick tips, you can go from boring everyday snaps to awesome posters in the making ...

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BY NICOLE WAKELIN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 25, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, purchasing these tools is something of an investment since most can be used for a multitude of other tasks. Here are the ...

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There’s nothing like a classic American muscle car to get your blood pumping. Speed, power, and good looking cars… that’s what it’s all about! And that’s why we’re excited to be hosting the California Muscle Car Consortium at our show on Sunday, April 14th! The California Muscle Car Consortium is an association of several muscle ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 1, 2016 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Like a patient who exhibits certain symptoms when they’re sick, your car has ways of telling you it isn’t well. Although most of the time you need a mechanic’s tool set and know-how to fix the problem, there are a few ...

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The Apple Valley Chapter of the Over the Hill Gang was featured on the Main Aisle of our March 3rd event, and the club members brought out an eye-catching assortment of Fords, Chevys, Studebakers, and Peterbilts. This stunning ’56 Ford F100 belongs to Chuck Rhoades. Pool blue paint with custom flames, and an upgraded 302 ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 18, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / When finishing a trip, you place the transmission in park, turn off the ignition and take your keys with you before exiting the vehicle. But there is another step you should include: engage the parking brake. The parking brake supplies an ...

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