Important Car Maintenance Before a Long Road Trip

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…

Benefits of Waxing Your Car

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 Detailing Packages

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…

Five Auto Parts to Check During Winter

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…

Top 10 Winter Car Care Tips

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…

Get ready to sell your car with help from Five Star Auto Center

Top steps to follow to sell your car this spring

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…

General Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Owning a vehicle makes life so much simpler, until something goes wrong. There are many systems and components that require regular maintenance to ensure they are working optimally, because just one thing going wrong with your vehicle can cause all sorts of problems. It’s easy to lose track of when things need to be replaced. Most oil change shops will…