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Front brakes vs rear brakes – what's the difference?
Front brakes vs rear brakes – a short lesson in physics Is there a difference between front brakes vs rear brakes? The front brakes are in the f...
Why riding your brakes is a bad idea
As a resident of a mountainous area, you’ve probably seen warning signs advising you not to ride your brakes on those lengthy descents. But w...
How to talk to a mechanic about your brakes: 3 tips
Learning how to talk to a mechanic can help you deal with what’s really behind brake problems. Wondering how to talk to a mechanic about the p...
Why do I need an oil filter change?
You might have just accepted that an oil filter change needs to occur every time you swap out the oil in your car or truck engine. The reason why you...
California Smog Check Program, part 2
A smog check is required every other year (biennially) as part of the vehicle registration process. The DMV registration renewal notice will indicate...
California Smog Check Program, part 1
As one of Tehachapi’s busiest smog stations, Don’s Pro Technology Automotive Repair (DPT) would like to clear up some of the mystery around Cal...
Severe vs. normal driving conditions
When scheduling any automotive maintenance, you can probably expect to be asked about the driving conditions that you put your vehicle through. You...
Keep your car COVID free
In these COVID-19 times, it’s important to be aware of all of the sources of infections that surround us. Your car is actually one of the most i...
Broken air conditioners aren't cool
It's likely you don't give the air conditioning in your vehicle much thought until you notice it's f...
