How To Preserve Car Battery Life
June 17, 2019
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 ...
The Nu Minis: LA Style Mini Trucks Are Back!
May 22, 2019
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 ...
All-American Muscle Comes to Pomona
May 22, 2019
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 ...
Causes of Gasoline Smell in a Car: How to Identify and Address Them
May 6, 2019
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 ...
Tips & Tricks: Taking Awesome Pics of Your Classic Car
April 26, 2019
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 ...
The Tools Needed to Change Brakes
April 9, 2019
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 ...
The California Muscle Car Consortium
April 5, 2019
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 ...
Exhaust Smoke Color Diagnosis: Blue, Black or White?
April 4, 2019
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 ...
Over the Hill? Not Hardly!
March 28, 2019
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 ...
How Does the Parking Brake Work?
March 20, 2019
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 ...
Automotive DIY: Removing Oil Stains From Your Driveway or Garage Floor
March 12, 2019
With classic cars come some classic problems, and there’s nothing more classic than the problem of oil stains on your driveway or garage floor. Grease, oil and grime accumulate whenever you work on your classic car. Spilled oil isn’t just an eyesore, though, it’s a fall hazard and runoff can hurt the environment. Cleaning up your ...
Traffic Advisory: Gate 15 on Arrow Highway
February 21, 2019
IMPORTANT: LANE CLOSURE FOR CAR CORRAL & VENDOR ENTRANCE Please note that if you’re coming to the show with a classic car/truck or to sell parts/accessories, the La Verne Police Department will no longer allow westbound traffic on Arrow Highway to make a left turn into Gate 15 (Car Corral and Vendor entrance) during our ...