By Nick Palermo / Originally Published August 17, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / If you’ve ever experienced a car crash, you know how stressful and upsetting it can be for a driver. Even without serious injuries or worse, the situation is typically troublesome. Dealing with law enforcement, traffic court, insurance companies and collision repairers is no ...

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The Cal-Rods Car Club of the San Gabriel Valley has been around since 1954, is going strong, and is looking for new friends. At least 25 club members will be at the October 16, 2016 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, showing off their classic cars and trucks, shopping, sharing stories, and looking to ...

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If you’ve ever been to Pomona, you know we’re big supporters of the So Cal VW scene. Yes, we love ALL classic cars at the Pomona Swap Meet… but, we’ve always had a soft spot for classic Vee Dubs. And that’s why we’re so excited to have the Just Cruzin So Cal VW Club as our guests ...

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By Hagerty / Originally Published August 21, 2016 / Hagerty / Gooding & Company joined the fray on day three in Monterey, while Mecum, Russo and Steele, and RM Sotheby’s closed out their events. So far, sales have amounted to $288M, which is $45M less than last year, and the sell-through rate is three points ...

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By Ronald Ahrens / Originally Published August 5, 2016 / Hagerty / In late July, Gary Schweitzer set out for Buffalo as a bundle of nerves with a trailer in tow. The 55-year-old school teacher from Traverse City, Mich., was on his way to the Mustang Club of America’s national show, Mustangs on the Niagara, to ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published August 16, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Brake rotor replacement is something every driver eventually faces, and it helps to understand a little about how this component fits into your car’s braking ecosystem so you can make smart choices when talking to your mechanic. Brake rotors are some of ...

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By Blair Lampe / Originally Published July 27, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / There’s an entire auto subculture dedicated to custom rim design and care, so it’s no wonder folks want to show them off. Even if you’ve got factory standards on, knowing how to polish your rims can make a strong statement as you cruise ...

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By Sarah Shelton / Originally Published July 13, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / If there is one four-letter word a car owner never wants to hear, it’s “rust.” Also called oxidization, rust occurs when air and water chemically react to exposed, iron-based metals. If you live near the ocean or in an area where salt is ...

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By Blair Lampe / Originally Published July 5, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Uh oh, droopy ceiling? Besides being an eyesore, a saggy headliner can be a safety hazard if it obscures your vision. Car ceiling repair might appear to be an involved job, but with a little patience and the right tools, this is ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published July 15, 2016 / National Automotive Parts Association / Almost every driver has had to deal with car noises, those sometimes annoying, sometimes alarming signals from you vehicle that something unusual might be going on. Whether it’s a bang, a clunk or a rattle, anytime your automobile talks out of turn is ...

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If you’re old enough, you’ll remember sitting in your dad’s lap to steer a car, riding in the bed of a pickup truck, and driving without having your seat belt buckled… or even without having factory installed seat belts in the car. Automotive safety standards have come a long way in the last fifty years, ...

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We’d like to thank the German Rejects VW Club for joining us for a day of family fun at the June 4, 2016 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. The club had some great stories about their cars and their families. There’s 12 year old member, Kaytie, who’s owned a Bug since she was ...

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