EVENT INFO: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
September 19, 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! Whether you’re coming to buy, to sell, or ...
How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter: Tricks of the Trade
September 11, 2019
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AUGUST 28, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Changing your oil filter (and oil, of course) is the cornerstone of responsible engine maintenance. But what happens when you go to do the thing and your oil filter is uncooperative? If you know how to remove a stuck oil filter ...
Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune
September 3, 2019
BY MATTHEW C. KEEGAN / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 24, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Gas prices go up and gas prices go down. This constant seesaw can put a wrinkle in any budget, leading consumers to carefully consider their next vehicle. But purchasing a new car isn’t always a practical or an affordable solution ...
Looking Back at the August 2019 Pomona Swap Meet
August 22, 2019
The August 11th Pomona Swap Meet was incredible! With temps in the high 80s to low 90s on the lot, the weather cooperated as much as possible to make it as nice of a day as possible for August in SoCal. Over three thousand classic cars cruised in to the Car Corral and hundreds of ...
What is HOAT Coolant? 4 Things You Need To Know
August 15, 2019
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 27, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Engines are complex machines with rapidly moving metal parts and small clearances. And as such, they generate a lot of heat. You already know that coolant is an integral part of keeping your engine from exploding, and you probably also know that ...
The Nu Minis – Keeping 1980’s Truck Culture Alive
July 29, 2019
We featured the Nu Minis Truck Club on the Main Aisle at our June 2nd event, and it was awesome to see how much attention they got! The Nu Minis (@NuMinis_SoCal) feature “LA style” mid 80s to early 90s import trucks (e.g. Nissan 720s, Mazda B Series trucks, and Toyota SR5s). The Nu Minis only ...
HITTIN’ SWITCHES – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
July 24, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! With over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories and automobilia, we’ve got something for everyone… and you know we love our lowriders in SoCal! Come dip down the main aisle. Whether you’ve got bags or hydraulics, there’s nothing like dippin’ down the ...
AIRCOOLED HEAVEN – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
July 17, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier vintage Volkswagen marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars for sale and on display! And with over 15 miles of classic cars, parts, accessories, and automobilia, we’ve got something for every aircooled enthusiast. Whether you’re into Bugs, Buses, Ghias, Notchbacks, Squarebacks, or even ...
EVENT INFO – SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
July 16, 2019
The world famous Pomona Swap Meet is California’s premier classic car marketplace! Rain or shine, we swap. Thousands of classic cars 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. Whether you’re coming to buy, to sell, or just ...
Is An Air Filter That Important?
July 15, 2019
BY BLAIR LAMPE / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JULY 10, 2019 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Anyone familiar with cars knows changing an engine air filter is an important part of routine maintenance, but why do engines need an air filter to begin with? Just why are they so important and how do they affect performance? No ...
Determining the Value of a Classic Car
June 28, 2019
Look at the Condition and History You love everything about your classic car: driving it around, showing it off, waxing it, and going to shows and talking to other classic car owners. But, occasionally, you wonder if you would like to sell it. You may have had it for 10 or 20 years… what’s it ...
Bringing Your Car To the Mechanic, Even if You’re a Do-It-Yourselfer
June 18, 2019
Do-it-yourselfers take pride in the fact that they can fix practically anything around the house, from garden equipment to the family car and everything in between. As a DIYer, you might know how to check and replace your brakes, but the question is: At what point should you take your car to the mechanic?...