The C10 Club & Friends’ 4th Annual Toy Drive
November 20, 2018
Good People – Cool Trucks – Great Times We’re excited to announce that the C/10 Club and some of their best friends will be holding their 4th Annual Toy Drive at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show on Sunday, December 2nd, from 5am to 2pm! The C10 Club does a fantastic job organizing this toy ...
Is Driving With the Gas Light on Really That Bad?
November 20, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 13, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / We’ve all been there. You’re driving, when your low-fuel light comes on and you think, “I can get home; I’ll do it tomorrow.” Or maybe you decide to keep driving until you find cheap-enough gas. It makes sense, your car will continue ...
The Road Kings: Featured Car Club Follow Up
November 19, 2018
The Road Kings of Burbank were featured on the Main Aisle at our October 14th show and they cruised in with a fantastic variety of vehicles! From antique cars to classic trucks, muscle cars to roadsters, and even a few car-trucks (yep, several members showed up in badass El Caminos!), there was something that any car ...
What Happens When Your Timing Belt Breaks?
November 7, 2018
BY MIKE HAGERTY / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 12, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / What happens when your timing belt breaks? I can answer that one firsthand. I was taking one of those flyover connector ramps that goes from one freeway to another when all of a sudden, there’s a lot of noise and no power. ...
Zinc Oil Additive: Why Your Classic Car Needs It
October 17, 2018
BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 16, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Chances are your classic car needs zinc oil additive to stay running strong. While the formulations of modern oils have changed, along with the innovations that keep the automotive industry moving forward, your older car’s specific lubrication requirements were frozen in time the day ...
Cal Pony Cars: American Made Reproduction Parts for Your Vintage Mustang
October 3, 2018
Ford recently announced that they had produced their 10 millionth Mustang. Let that sink in for minute. Now, what’s that mean to us? Well, first, we know that vintage Mustangs are among the most popular classic cars to own, particularly because it’s easy to find one in the “entry level” price range. But, it also ...
Southlanders: Featured Car Club Follow Up
October 2, 2018
The Southlanders Edsel Owners Club was featured on the Main Aisle at our August 12th event. You never know what you’re going to see in Pomona, but rarely do you see such an incredible group of classic Edsels. The styling was ahead of its time when Edsels were released back in the late 50s… in ...
You Should See Me In a Crown: The Road Kings of Burbank
September 28, 2018
Racing and rodder royalty is coming to Pomona! That’s right… we’re happy to announce that the Road Kings of Burbank will be featured on the Main Aisle of the Pomona Swap Meet on Sunday, October 14th! Founded by Ralph Marshall in 1952, the Road Kings was originally a racing club, with a few hot rods ...
Pomona is Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
September 27, 2018
We’re pleased to announce that the Pomona Police Department and the Pink Patch Project will be back at our show on Sunday, October 14th! The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort by law enforcement and public safety agencies to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support cancer research organizations. It’s ...
What Causes Engine Misfire?
September 20, 2018
BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 28, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Engine misfiring is not something to dismiss. It points to a range of problems that, if left ignored, can lead to engine damage and serious repairs. What causes engine misfire? There’s no simple answer — several underlying issues could be responsible. ...
How to Fix Squeaky Brakes
September 10, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 31, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / When our cars make unexpected noises, we get nervous. When it’s our brakes acting up, we get very nervous, and with good reason. The nature of brakes is such that they will make noises from time to time and in response to certain conditions, ...
Top Car Shows for Your 2018 West Coast Summer Road Trip
August 29, 2018
BY MONDELLO PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 24, 2018 / MONDELLO PERFORMANCE / Check Out These Top Car Shows Summer is rolling by, but it’s not too late to take advantage of the many car shows that pop up at this time of year. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming exhibitions in California and Oregon that ...