Have You Checked Your Battery Hold-Down Lately?
February 5, 2020
BY MIKE HAGERTY / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 24, 2020 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / You already know that your car’s battery is essential — you’re not going anywhere without that power. So, you probably check the terminals to make sure they’re staying free of corrosion and replace the battery when it’s worn out. But when ...
New Traffic Laws for California Drivers in 2020
January 3, 2020
New year, new traffic laws! Whether you live in California, or you’re just planning a visit, you should be aware of these new traffic laws that took effect on January 1, 2020: Ban on Selling DMV Appointments (AB 317, Diep): Makes it unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, an appointment with the ...
3 Signs of a Radiator Leak That You Shouldn’t Ignore
December 30, 2019
BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED DECEMBER 5, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / A radiator leak is a fairly serious problem to have with any vehicle. While it might be tempting to just keep adding coolant to the top-up line and continue driving, your car or truck’s cooling system has one of the most ...
A Recap of the December 2019 Pomona Swap Meet
December 19, 2019
The last Pomona Swap Meet of 2019 was on December 8th… and, unfortunately, the turnout wasn’t exactly what we had hoped for to end an otherwise fantastic year. Although it hardly rained in Pomona on our show weekend, a gnarly winter weather system drenched SoCal in the days leading up to the show, and nearby ...
Noisy Brakes: Telltale Signs of Trouble You Shouldn’t Ignore
November 26, 2019
BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 14, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Wouldn’t it be great if our cars told us when something is wrong? In a way, they already do. Modern cars have instrument panels with dozens of symbols and warning indicators. These notify you of basic issues, like the windshield ...
EVENT INFO: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
November 18, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars up for sale and on display. That’s right, with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every car enthusiast… and you never know what you’re going to ...
The 5th Annual C10 Club & Friends Toy Drive
November 15, 2019
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 5th Annual Toy Drive at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show on Sunday, December 8th, from 5am to 2pm! The C10 Club does a fantastic job organizing this ...
Just Cruzin Cruises Into Pomona
November 13, 2019
We always love it when the Just Cruzin So Cal VW Club rolls into Pomona! We featured the Club at our October 2019 show, and they brought out some awesome VWs. If you’re into the aircooled scene as much as we are, you’re going to want to check out these pictures! Let’s start with Harold ...
Looking Back at the October 2019 Pomona Swap Meet
November 5, 2019
Not gonna lie… we always have a good time in Pomona. But, the October 13th Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show was so much fun! Near perfect SoCal weather made this the place to be if you were anywhere near Los Angeles! Almost three thousand classic cars and trucks rolled into the Car Corral ...
10 Tips For Changing Spark Plugs
October 18, 2019
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Old and failing spark plugs can cause a host of problems in your engine, and it should be expected that you’ll have to change them at least a few times during the life of a vehicle. Luckily, it’s a pretty straightforward DIY that ...
Sunday, October 13: Support the Pink Patch Project
October 3, 2019
We’re pleased to announce that the Pomona Police Department and the Pink Patch Project will be at the Pomona Swap Meet on Sunday, October 13th! 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. ...
Coming Soon: Just Cruzin So Cal VW Club
September 23, 2019
Virginia may be for lovers, but Pomona is for Vee Dubs! Yep. Southern California, and Los Angeles in particular, has always had a strong Volkswagen scene… and we’re proud to be at the heart of it! Our VW following is like no other, with tons of air-cooled parts and accessories in our swap meet area, ...