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A spa day can be rejuvenating not only for you, but for your Porsche as well. At Porsche Monterey, we provide our customers with expert detailing and automotive cleaning services in our auto spa, and we want to help your high-end car retain its meticulous craftsmanship and look like new throughout its lifetime.

You wouldn't go to a dentist for eyecare, you would go to the specialist whose expertise is to care for your specific need. The same logic applies to automotive care for your world-class Porsche. Don't just take it to any mechanic. Take it to the specialists whose expertise revolves around Porsche engineering. Take it to the service center team at Porsche Montgomery.

Routine service is the key to a well-running and long-lasting vehicle. At Porsche Monterey, we want to help your exotic, luxurious vehicle run great and help you get the most out of your investment. Our service center can help you establish a regular, routine maintenance schedule and help you provide the care and attention your world-class Porsche deserves.

When you've made an investment in a vehicle as world-class and high-end as a Porsche, you want only what's best for it. At Porsche Monterey, so do we. That's why we provide impeccable service and care in our trained and certified maintenance center, and we invite you to take advantage of everything we have to offer, today.

Brake fluid refers to a lubricant used in a car's braking system.

Types of Brake Fluids

There are two commonly used: Dot and dot 4. They are usually glycol-based, which means they absorb water from the air. It is not a useful feature when choosing a brake fluid. The containers housing the brake fluid must, therefore, stay sealed at all times. On the other hand, Dot 5 is silicon-based. The fact that it does not absorb moisture from the air means a stable braking system.

How a Car's Brake System Works

When pressure is applied to the brake…

Are you a nervous driving in hazardous weather conditions? Here at Porsche Monterey, we understand and want to help our Seaside customers feel safer on the road. That's why we've put together these tips for driving in the rain.

Slow down when it's raining. This will help to prevent sliding. It will also allow you to brake more efficiently. You'll also want to eliminate unnecessary distractions so that you can better pay attention. Driving in the rain requires additional awareness.

What happens when you put a copper penny inside a tire's grooves? If much of Abe Lincoln's head isn't visible, the tire's treads are likely fine. When you see the bulk of Abe's head, then the tread depth may be well below 2/32 of an inch. Treads that go too low aren't safe to drive on, and the car's owner probably needs to buy new tires right away.

Treads wear down for many reasons. Poor wheel alignment, low levels of air, over inflation, and other causes may cause wear. Getting tires inspected…

If you like to have the best-looking car on the street, you're going to need to take the time to properly detail your car, inside and out. Of course, detailing your car can actually be fun and relaxing if you know how to do it properly. At Porsche Monterey, we want everyone to be able to take care of their car properly, which is why we offer these simple detailing tips.

One important tip is to change the water in your bucket regularly when washing your vehicle. 

At Porsche Monterey, our automotive service department helps to make sure that drivers throughout Seaside are safe on the road. You may have heard that vehicle alignment services are necessary for car maintenance but keep reading to learn exactly why they are so important for maintaining your vehicle.

Our comprehensive vehicle alignment services ensure that your car's steering and suspension systems are in order. When your vehicle pulls to the left or the right without you turning the steering wheel, this is a sign that your alignment could be off. In addition, 

When you buy a new car or even a good used car, you want the body to keep that "like new" appearance as long as possible. Washing your car regularly is a great way to ensure that it looks great but only for the moment. Car wax plays a much more important role in your car maintenance routine. In the past, car wax was made for various types of animal fats, but with advanced technology, that is no longer the case. Car wax is made up of natural waxes, synthetically blended chemicals and petroleum agents.

Car does more than just…