The Results Are In – March 4th Shirt Giveaway
March 12, 2018
We want to thank everyone who participated in our March 4, 2018 Instagram Shirt Giveaway! Check out #MyPomonaPics to see all of the entries, and follow @PomonaSwapMeet for fresh content straight from the show! To stay up to date on show news and to find out about future giveaways, make sure you sign up for the Pomona ...
Bring a Bit of Freshness to Your Old Car with Scent Bomb
February 22, 2018
What’s that smell?!? Eliminate odors quickly and easily with Scent Bomb – just a couple sprays in your car and it’ll be smelling fresh and new! We recently caught up with Bruce Bender, distributor of Scent Bomb Products and owner at BJB Investments, to find out a little bit more about the business: TELL US ...
How the Cold Affects Carburetors
February 20, 2018
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 20, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / If your vehicle was made in the past 20 years or so, you’ve probably heard of carburetors, but never really dealt with one. For personal vehicles at least, they’ve fallen out of favor for newer and more reliable technology. But they ...
March 2018 Instagram Sweepstakes
February 19, 2018
Want to win an official 2018 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show event t-shirt? It’s easy. Here’s how: You must have an Instagram account. Follow @pomonaswapmeet on Instagram. Post pictures from any Pomona Swap Meet on Sunday, March 4, 2018 using #MyPomonaPics. (Pictures do not have to be taken at the March 4th event, ...
Why is Changing an Oil Filter so Important?
February 13, 2018
BY BENJAMIN JEREW/ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 9, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / We’ve long departed from the 3,000-mile oil change; most automakers now suggest longer oil change intervals, usually every 5,000, 7,500 or 10,000 miles. These longer intervals are possible thanks to both tighter engine-manufacturing tolerances and high-tech, low-viscosity engine oils, which make for more ...
Brake Rotor Replacement or Resurfacing: What’s the Better Choice For You?
February 6, 2018
BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Brake rotor replacement is a fact of life for any vehicle owner, but how can you know for sure that it’s time to swap in a new set of discs on your automobile? Is it possible to get more life out ...
Tire Wear: Is This Normal?
January 24, 2018
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 ...
Replacing Drum Brakes – Three Pro Tips
January 9, 2018
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 ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers
January 2, 2018
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 ...
How to Diagnose Car Leaking by Color and Smell
January 2, 2018
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 ...
Toys & Trucks: The C/10 Club Does It Again!
December 29, 2017
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 ...
I Have a Stripped Oil Drain Plug! Help!
December 20, 2017
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 ...