California Smog & Automotive Institute

It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)

If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to ...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

Brandy's Trip Inspection at California Smog & Automotive Institute in Riverside

Hi, it's Brandy, and you know Riverside area drivers and their dogs love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sight...

Published on: May 31, 2026

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Riverside, CA

Every car in Riverside, CA, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The Na...

Published on: May 24, 2026

Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?

When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to. When it ge...

Published on: May 17, 2026

Tire Tread Depth for Riverside, CA Drivers

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...

Published on: May 10, 2026

Ball Joint Replacement

Think about this the next time you’re driving. Your front wheels can steer your vehicle and, at the same time, the wheels can move, even with all the irregularities in the road moving them...

Published on: May 03, 2026

10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy

Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldn’t you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better...

Published on: Apr 26, 2026

All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)

When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your ...

Published on: Apr 19, 2026