Corvettes galore A row of Corvettes glimmers in the sun at a recent show attended by the Discovery Bay Corvette Club. About two dozen of the ’Vettes will be on hand to glimmer up this year’s final Downtown Thursd...
Motoring green with Ford If you’re looking for a greener way to get around town, no other car manufacturer gives you more options than Ford, according to the Kelley Blue Book list of the Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Ford’s...
Upholstery shop has all the bases covered Whether you need just a simple repair of a ripped car seat or are looking to totally restore the interior of your ’50s hot rod to “like new” condition, Daryn and Tonya Cordua have Got U Covered. ...
When it’s time for a new set of wheels So you’re shopping for a car. When it comes to life’s least pleasant experiences, some feel that purchasing a car rates right up there with public speaking and root canals. But with a few simple ...
Putting muscle on classic bones At first glance, the interior of East Bay Muscle Cars ( EBMC ) is a study in time travel: 1960s- and ’70s-era Novas, Mustangs and Camaros fill the showroom floor, each looking like it just rolled ...
Get ready for winter in the Quick Lane The first official day of winter won’t be here until late December, but with the recent storms, Mother Nature is sending a sign that it’s time to prepare your vehicle for the winter months ahead. ...
Where the rubber meets the road The first gully washer of the season is behind us, and forecasters are predicting a wetter-than-average winter. The time to winterize your car is now. Although Northern California winters are mild...
Red Barn Hot Rods roar into Byron
“I understand the attachment people have to their cars. To me, cars are like paintings; what makes one car great to me might not be the same for someone else.”
This spring, orange is the new green Spring has arrived in East County. Flowering trees are blooming, meadows are fragrant with wildflowers, birds are chirping – and roads are nice and dry. It’s time to take a drive, which means payi...
Stretching those car maintenance dollars In our challenging economic climate, many consumers are making tough financial decisions, including postponing or canceling plans to buy a new vehicle. The typical vehicle on American roads is now...
Simple tips to keep your vehicle running its best All motorists want their vehicle to last on the road and perform at its best. As the summer finally begins to wind down, it’s important to make sure your car is properly prepared for cooler ...
Avoid these car maintenance mistakes After your house, your car is probably the most expensive purchase in your life. And because it has such a high price tag, you want to keep it around as long as possible, which means it’s be...
How to build a great relationship with your mechanic Have you ever considered how much you rely on your car? You need it to get to work, get the children to school, to run errands or just to have a relaxing evening away from home. If your car is a v...
More women hitting the road on motorcycles When you hit the road on a beautiful summer day, you’re probably going to see at least a couple of motorcycles – or maybe you’ll be riding one yourself. In recent years, the numb...
Traffic tips to keep everyone safe during back-to-school season In many American communities, the end of summer signals an uptick in the number of cars on the road in the morning, as kids return to school and parents return to work after summer vacations. With...
Five ways to ensure your older car costs less to keep running Hanging on to a car – and taking care of it – can definitely save you money versus taking on a new-car payment. The key to maximizing your savings on an old car is actually to spend a ...
