It’s that time of year again! We are teamed up with Santee Santa’s this year to collect new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food. Help us bring holiday cheer to our community! We will be collecting items through December, so stop by today to donate! If you would like to learn more about Santee Santa’s click here. Happy Holidays!

Is my car problem covered under the factory warranty? This is a very common question that we receive here at The Dyno Shop. In most cases this is a question that we can only shed some light on because ultimately this is a question that the dealership has to answer.
For example, let’s say the Crankshaft Position Sensor has failed on your vehicle causing it not to start. Parts and labor, including towing would be covered under the base factory warranty. But what if external damage is what caused the part to fail?
External damage is considered an accident and not covered under the base warranty. It is up to the dealership to determine what has caused the part to fail and whether it will be covered under warranty.
The base warranty on most vehicles today to 5 years and 50,000 miles. In order for the manufacturer to honor the warranty the failure must occur within the time and miles of the promised warranty. Often this is not cut and dry because manufacturers provide several levels of warranty coverage. The two most popular are the bumper-to-bumper warranty and the power train warranty. Power train warranties usually last longer but cover less items whereas bumper-to-bumper coverage will last for shorter periods of time but cover more items.
If you have questions on whether or not an issue with your vehicle is covered under the factory warranty give us a call, we can help 619-562-3933!!! Have a great week!

San Diego County is expecting thunderstorms this week. We want you to feel safe in your vehicle during this first rain of the season, so here are some tips to make your commute safe in the rain:

1. Check your tires for tread wear and the proper air pressure
2. Check your windshield wipers (the summer heat has probably left the rubber dry and cracked)
3. Add rain repellent to your windshield to give you the extra clear view
4. Check all exterior lighting, you will need headlights & tail lights during the rain

We can do all of this for you and much, much more!  Bring your vehicle in for our 55-point inspection and lube, oil, filter change and we will apply the Rain-X rain repellent to your windshield for free!  This is good until this Saturday (10/8/11). Give us a call anytime to set up an appointment 619-562-3933.  Drive safe!