Pacific Automotive
5181 SANTA FE ST STE A SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 | 858-483-1565

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A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

Budgeting for Auto Maintenance In SAN DIEGO CA

We all do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance.  What’s hard is planning for unexpected repairs.  The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever b...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

The Pacific Automotive Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most SAN DIEGO drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and sa...
Published on: May 18, 2025

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Trust the Service Center Procedures at Pacific Automotive

It's comforting for SAN DIEGO drivers to know that Pacific Automotive has exacting standards and procedures for taking care of your car. There are inspection procedures and auto service procedures.Whe...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Pacific Automotive Really Save Gas?

{{ image('MzAy') }} Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024

Important Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

AtSAN DIEGO full-service automotive service center, profit margins are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complic...
Published on: Jun 02, 2024

Pacific Automotive Technician Training

Your car’s so important to your life: when it breaks down, you need it back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.  If you’ve ever check...
Published on: Sep 17, 2023