anywhere from safety to long-term cost-effectiveness for your vehicle. Even drivers that don’t have much experience with car maintenance at all will find that some maintenance can easily be done at home. For the tricky or time-consuming tasks, simply drop off your car at a professional auto center in Rocklin for a tune-up before you hit the road. Before you…
While many of us keep our vehicle’s mechanics in good working order (with regular oil changes, routine tire care, and other scheduled maintenance) not enough of us give thought to our car’s exterior. Those of us that do give second thought to our car’s exterior may think waxing our vehicle is a special, occasional “treat,” rather than a part of…
Five Star Auto Center offers various detailing packages. We offer an interior detailing package, as well as complete detailing. Whether you’re tired of those stains on the carpet and seats, the pesky crumbs in that cup holder, or the damaging tree sap and swirl marks on the exterior of your vehicle, Five Star Auto Center offers a service to meet…
Vehicles are unpredictable machines. Even those with newer vehicles equipped with the latest technology. However, for vehicles to stay in top performance long term, it’s good to recognize that cars can be affected by weather changes. Winter is a particularly tough time of year for cars. Even for those living in sunny California, significant temperature changes can present issues. Here…
Driving conditions impact your vehicle as the weather changes. Here are ten helpful things to consider while preparing your car for this winter season. While those of us living in the Greater Sacramento region are privileged to enjoy mild winters, ensuring that our vehicles are properly maintained and cared for is a year-round enterprise. These 10 winter car care items…
Five Star is honored to be sponsoring a team at this year’s Placer County Relay for Life race and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. As a devoted friend and Medical Assistant (M.A.), Edward has experienced first-hand the impact and devastation Cancer can have on patients and their families. He was kind enough to share his story with our team, and…
Wax is “Sunscreen” for your paint. I am asked all the time, “Does my car need wax?” Vehicles that have good paint should always have protectant on them. Having protectant on your paint works to protect the paint in the same way that sunscreen can protect your skin. Not only does it protect your paint from sun damage but it…
As the weather warms, and tax returns begin to burn a hole in many people’s pockets, buyers begin searching for a reliable used car. You can get ahead of the curve by following Five Star’s steps to easily and professionally sell your car. Now is the perfect time to get your ride ready for sale, especially if you’re planning on…
Certified vs. Un-Certified Automotive Technicians Certified Automotive Technicians are held to measurable and strict standards in their line of work, and they are accountable to those standards individually. As their employer, Five Star is also dedicated to upholding those standards of practice. Certified Technicians undergo regular training and are always updating their knowledge base in order to keep their…
Happy Holidays! Did you know Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year?! Yes, that’s right it beats all of the other lovely holidays throughout the year. In fact, around 47 million people travel for this wonderful day, and more than 89% of them are on the roads! We want all of our family, friends and customers to be…
