BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 12, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Tires are, unfortunately, considered consumable material on a car. Along with things like filters, windshield wipers and fluids, you should expect to replace them several times during the life of a vehicle, as the more they are used, the more worn ...

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BY BENJAMIN JEREW / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 8, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / With so many parts hiding inside today’s drum brakes, replacing them is not for the faint of heart. Dealership technicians probably work on drum brakes at least once a week, and brake specialists probably more than once a day. After years in ...

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Whether you live in California or you’re just planning to visit, you should be aware of our new driving laws (and changes to existing laws) that took effect on January 1, 2018: Cannabis Use in Vehicles (SB 65, Hill): Is 4/20 your favorite holiday? We’re not judging, but this law prohibits smoking or ingesting marijuana or ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 28, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / A puddle on the garage floor may be your first clue that something is wrong with your car. Indeed, car leaking can point to a significant problem, leading to an extensive repair. Before you panic, though, you need to determine what ...

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If you follow trends in the classic car world, you know that Chevy C/K Series trucks are among the most popular classic vehicles to own these days… and that makes us happy in Pomona because, well, we’ve always loved classic trucks! It’s also partly why we’re so proud to host the C/10 Club and Friends ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 8, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Routine oil changes are an essential part of keeping your engine happy and healthy. However, as manufacturers look to reduce costs and weight, more drain plugs are made of soft metals like aluminum that strip easily if you or your mechanic aren’t ...

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Thank you everyone who participated in the Pomona Swap Meet’s 2017 Win This Shirt Contest! To stay up to date on show news and to find out about future contests, make sure you sign up for the Pomona Swap Meet e-Newsletter. Congrats to all of our 2017 winners! WINNERS LIST – DECEMBER 3, 2017 1. David ...

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BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 27, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Brakes are one component that you may not give much thought to until they begin to squeal, grind or squeak. Such noises indicate that your brake system needs attention and shouldn’t be ignored. Brakes sticking is another problem not to dismiss ...

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This isn’t your grandfather’s soda shop! California Soda Blast has become one of SoCal’s premier media blasting facilities, catering to the automotive restoration crowd. And their also Pomona Swap Meet regulars… setting up on Road 25, Space 18 at every show. If you’re working on a project and you need help removing the old paint, bondo, undercoating, ...

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We featured Joe Yezzi’s Squarebody Syndicate and his friends on the Main Aisle at our October 15th show. The squares were rolling deep! Here are just a few of the sick trucks that made it out to Pomona: Brian Vowell brought his 1977 Chevy C10. The truck was built by Tre 5 Customs, and Brian ...

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BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 3, 2017 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Properly maintaining your car or truck’s tire pressure is a quick and easy task that pays off big time in the long run. Beyond promoting optimum fuel economy, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that your tires wear as they should, resist ...

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This is it… your last chance to win an official 2017 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show event t-shirt is here! It’s easy to enter the drawing: just sign up for the Pomona Swap Meet Newsletter, then click on the “Win This Shirt!” link in the e-newsletter that we’ll send before our December 3, 2017 ...

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