Author: Byron Moreira

Your brakes are one of the most important safety components of your vehicle. As such, you should never ignore or put off brake repair. When your brakes aren’t working properly, you risk your safety, as well as everyone else’s safety on the road.  Could you benefit from brake service? Johnny’s Auto Service in Covina has […]

When warm weather hits, there’s nothing like turning on the air conditioner and feeling that cool blast of cold air chase away the heat! However, your air conditioning system can only cool you down because of the refrigerant it uses. Although R134a refrigerant is common, most newer vehicles have made the switch to R-1234yf refrigerant. […]

COVID-19 is a very serious matter and one that none of us at Johnny’s Auto take lightly. While we’re happy to be an essential business during these unprecedented times, we also know that you may have concerns about bringing in your vehicle. We understand – and can assure you that we’re taking every precaution to […]

Flashing or reprogramming a car’s computer is one way to keep the vehicle’s engine control modules up to date. This is commonly done on vehicles 1996 and newer to make sure the microprocessors in the power train and fuel injectors are regulating the system properly. Cars tend to run better and more efficiently when their […]

Staying on top of your vehicle’s maintenance services is crucial if want your car to run right. Unfortunately, we all have such busy lives it feels optional to spend time and money on our cars when nothing seems to be wrong. This is why maintenance so often gets the backseat. But the truth is that […]

Your car isn’t that much different than any other family member. You’ve got to regularly show it some love to let it know that you care. A smile is nice, a hug is awkward, but the best way is to keep up with your car’s regular maintenance schedule. Every vehicle is slightly different, and you […]

Your car is a big investment. If you don’t own a house, it is probably the biggest purchase you have! To protect this important asset, your vehicle requires regular maintenance and, from time to time, repairs. As you know, these can be expensive—not to mention the hassle of downtime and wondering if the shop you […]

Your vehicle’s fluids are essential to keeping it running smoothly and reliably. They play a huge role in almost every aspect of your vehicle, including fuel economy and longevity. If the fluids become low, it can cause many parts and components to run rough and may even lead to repairs or full replacement. Keeping your […]

A pristine classic car is a beautiful thing, but it requires special care to make sure it stays in perfect condition. Whether you have a vehicle you purchased 40 years ago, or you recently bought the classic car of your dreams, there are a few very important tips to keeping it looking great and running […]