#California auto repair

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Comprehensive Car Care: Your Trusted California Auto Repair Experts

At Comprehensive Car Care, we take pride in being your trusted California auto repair experts, offering top-tier service for all your vehicle’s needs. Whether it’s routine maintenance, brake repairs, engine diagnostics, or complete overhauls, our skilled technicians provide reliable and efficient solutions. Using advanced diagnostic tools and high-quality parts, we ensure your car performs at its best. Our commitment to excellence, transparency, and customer satisfaction sets us apart, giving you peace of mind every time you hit the road. Whether you're dealing with unexpected breakdowns or simply need regular servicing, we are here to keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Trust us for professional, affordable, and dependable auto repair services in California.

Expert Diagnostics and Cutting-Edge Technology

Modern vehicles are equipped with complex systems that require advanced diagnostic tools for accurate assessments. At Comprehensive Car Care, we use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to quickly identify any issues affecting your car’s performance. Our experienced technicians can pinpoint problems with the engine, transmission, electrical systems, and more, ensuring precise repairs. With our advanced technology, we provide accurate and efficient solutions, reducing downtime and getting you back on the road as soon as possible. No matter the make or model of your car, we have the expertise to diagnose and fix any issue.

Routine Maintenance for Peak Performance

Regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of your vehicle and preventing costly repairs down the line. Our comprehensive car care services include oil changes, fluid checks, brake inspections, tire rotations, and more. By staying on top of routine maintenance, we help you avoid unexpected breakdowns and keep your car running efficiently. Our team follows manufacturer-recommended service schedules to ensure that your vehicle receives the care it needs at the right intervals. Whether you need a simple tune-up or a full maintenance package, we make car care hassle-free and convenient.

Reliable Brake and Suspension Services

Your safety on the road depends on a well-functioning braking and suspension system. At Comprehensive Car Care, we offer expert brake repairs, including pad replacements, rotor resurfacing, and brake fluid changes. If you notice squeaking noises, vibration, or reduced braking power, our team will quickly diagnose and resolve the issue. Additionally, we provide suspension and steering repairs to ensure a smooth and controlled driving experience. From shock absorbers to wheel alignments, we keep your car stable and responsive, making every ride safer and more comfortable.

Engine and Transmission Repairs You Can Trust

The engine and transmission are the heart of your vehicle, and any issues with these components can lead to serious performance problems. Our certified technicians specialize in diagnosing and repairing engine and transmission problems, whether it's a minor fix or a complete overhaul. We handle everything from fluid leaks and overheating to timing belt replacements and engine rebuilds. With our expertise, we restore your car’s power and efficiency, ensuring long-lasting performance. If your vehicle shows signs of engine trouble, such as rough idling, stalling, or difficulty shifting gears, we are here to provide reliable solutions.

Electrical and Air Conditioning System Repairs

Electrical and air conditioning issues can be frustrating, especially in California’s hot climate. Our team is experienced in repairing faulty wiring, battery problems, alternator failures, and other electrical malfunctions. We also provide expert air conditioning services, including refrigerant recharging, compressor repairs, and climate control system diagnostics. Whether your car’s AC is blowing warm air or your power windows are malfunctioning, we have the expertise to restore comfort and convenience to your driving experience. With our professional repairs, you can enjoy a cool and well-functioning vehicle year-round.

Tires and Wheel Alignment for a Smooth Ride

Proper tire maintenance and wheel alignment are crucial for both safety and fuel efficiency. At Comprehensive Car Care, we offer tire inspections, replacements, and balancing services to ensure even wear and optimal traction. Misaligned wheels can cause uneven tire wear and affect handling, so we provide precision wheel alignment to keep your vehicle driving straight and smooth. If you notice vibrations, pulling to one side, or uneven tread wear, our team will assess and correct the issue, improving your vehicle’s stability and extending tire life.

Customer-Centered Service and Transparency

At Comprehensive Car Care, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We believe in honesty, transparency, and clear communication throughout the repair process. Our technicians take the time to explain any issues and provide upfront estimates before performing any work. We strive to make auto repairs stress-free by offering fair pricing, timely service, and high-quality workmanship. Whether you’re coming in for routine maintenance or major repairs, you can trust us to treat your vehicle with the care and attention it deserves.

Conclusion

Comprehensive Car Care is your go-to auto repair expert in California, providing top-quality services tailored to your vehicle’s needs. From advanced diagnostics and routine maintenance to complex engine and transmission repairs, we ensure your car remains in peak condition. Our skilled technicians, cutting-edge technology, and customer-focused approach set us apart as a trusted name in the auto repair industry. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence, we take pride in keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Whether you need a quick tune-up or extensive repairs, trust Comprehensive Car Care to deliver professional, dependable, and hassle-free auto services.

[hawthorneautoglass]

Hawthorne Auto Glass

At Hawthorne Auto Glass, we provide expert auto glass solutions for customers in Hawthorne, CA. Our services include windshield repair, windshield replacement, auto glass repair, auto glass replacement, and car window tinting. We understand the importance of maintaining clear visibility and structural integrity for your vehicle.

From fixing small chips to replacing entire windshields, our skilled technicians handle every job with care and precision. Damaged glass can be a safety risk, which is why we work efficiently to restore your vehicle to its best condition. Our window tinting services not only enhance your car's appearance but also help block harmful UV rays and reduce interior heat.

Hawthorne Auto Glass

12112 Oxford Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

(424) 252-1395 

https://www.hawthorneautoglass.com

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[mandjcomplete-automotive-care]

Car Repair Service Modesto

We aim to provide high-quality service on every car we repair,so all repairs come with a 12-month/24000-mile warranty.

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[hybridbatteryswap]

Hybrid Battery Woes? Don't Replace, Revive! | Hybrid Battery Repair Services

We understand the importance of keeping your hybrid running smoothly. After all, you chose a hybrid for its efficiency and eco-friendliness. But what happens when your hybrid battery starts giving you trouble?

Many mechanics will recommend a full battery replacement, which can be a costly endeavor. But there's a better option: hybrid battery repair and reconditioning!

Why Repair Over Replace?

Hybrid batteries are made up of individual battery modules. Sometimes, only a few of these modules fail, causing a decline in overall battery performance. A full replacement throws away perfectly good modules along with the bad ones.

Here's where Hybrid Battery Swap comes in. Our expert technicians can diagnose your battery and identify the failing modules. We then replace only the bad modules with high-quality, precisely matched units. This process is significantly more affordable than a full replacement and reduces environmental waste.

Benefits of Hybrid Battery Repair:

Cost-effective: Repairs are a fraction of the price of a full replacement.

Environmentally Friendly: We reuse good battery modules, reducing waste.

Fast Turnaround: Get your hybrid back on the road quickly.

Extended Battery Life: Reconditioning can improve the overall health of your battery.

Warranty: We offer a warranty on our repairs for your peace of mind.

Signs You Need Hybrid Battery Repair:

Decreased fuel efficiency

Reduced acceleration power

Warning lights on your dashboard

Difficulty starting the car

Don't Wait Until You're Stranded!

If you're experiencing any of these issues, don't wait until your hybrid battery fails completely. Contact Hybrid Battery Swap today for a free diagnostic consultation. We'll assess your battery health and recommend the best course of action, whether it's repair, reconditioning, or replacement.

[mossbrosautogroup]

Moss Bros Auto Group - The Large Auto Dealer

Moss Bros. Auto Group has built its staff to focus as a team and provide support for sales, service, and parts. The business supports vehicle financing as well as maintenance and repair services, and its staff diligently strives to create positive customer experiences. Moss Bros. Auto Group operates by the motto, “At Moss…You’re the Boss!”™ and serves the area of Southern California from multiple dealership locations.

[tedentworks]

What Can Paintless Dent Repair Fix?

Your car’s finish is creased. Maybe hail, age, or the irresponsible youngster who opened the grocery store door too far dented it. Regardless of how it happened, the damage to your car is an eyesore and might weaken its structure.

Dents degrade the metal that safeguards your car’s inner workings, leaving them open to further harm. Your automobile needs immediate repair.

Try paintless dent repair. Paintless Dent Removal  is ecological, fast, and economical. Ted’s Dent in the Bay Area can restore the dents below.

Minor Dents

They’re a reality of life for most drivers. Minor mishaps can be caused by other car doors, irresponsible low-speed driving, or gravel road rocks. We’re talking about the type of ding that doesn’t create fear, just disappointment.

Minor dents may seem like a cosmetic issue, but it’s crucial to get them looked out and corrected to prevent internal damage. Paintless dent repair is cost-effective.

Hail Damage Repair

Hail damage is weather-caused circular indentations on your car’s finish. They’re as big as hail.

Due to the abrupt impact, your vehicle’s paint is often intact, making these dents suitable candidates for paintless dent repair. Paintless auto hail damage repair permanently removes dents and restores a vehicle’s factory look.

Bodyline Damages

Body line damage alters the contours and shape of your vehicle’s bonnet or side panels. These blemishes can be created by nearly anything.

PDR is a fantastic alternative for bodyline repairs because replacing panels is expensive and unneeded. Paintless dent restoration restores your car’s sharp, sleek appearance.

Body line damage must be repaired professionally and swiftly to prevent future vehicle damage.

Fender Damage

Paintless dent repair can fix minor fender damage from parking accidents. Repair businesses often try to replace your fender, which is foolish, expensive, and avoidable with PDR.

Bring your car to Ted’s Dent if there’s no interior damage. We can utilize several procedures to restore your car’s original form and paint damage if it’s suitable for PDR. Your fender may be replaced quickly and easily.

Need Paintless Dent Repair Near You

Ted’s Dent Works is Proudly serving Dublin, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Orinda, Lafayette, Berkeley, Oakland, Moraga, Piedmont, and surrounding areas.

[leporinelou]

billy’s mom waking him up while it’s still dark, whispering even though neil’s working the night shift. it’s a couple days before his tenth birthday and she’s telling him they’re going to have their very own adventure, just like the ones in billy’s books. she grabs an already packed suitcase from under billy’s bed and kisses him on the nose, tells him to get dressed quick. the two of them leave in an old beat up yellow bug that she managed to get for a third of the asking price and keep parked around the corner until now. they stay with friends and jump from place to place so neil can’t track them down. billy gets used to surfing couches and staying in motels.

he spends his tenth birthday in a diner, his mom gets him a big stack of pancakes and a milkshake with extra cherries. gets a candle out her pocket along with her silver lighter. sings happy birthday and pulls a face when the waitress frowns at them, just to make billy laugh. she sips at her coffee while billy tucks in. smiles when he holds some out with a “c’mon mama, share with me.”

billy thinks it’s neat. thinks it’s the best birthday he’s ever had.

they eventually end up with a place in california, a little bungalow near the coast and billy grows up with his mom. billy gets pretty shirts from the thrift store ‘cause his mama lets him do stuff like that. doesn’t call him a queer, doesn’t force a baseball bat into his hands whilst yelling at him for crying, for being a pussy. his mom lets him read and keep a journal and press flowers between the pages of the neverending story, she plays hendrix and dusty springfield and laughs when billy comes home from his friends’ house with his first piercing at thirteen. she doesn’t tear down his posters or yell when she finds him using her eyeliner.

and everything’s perfect. sort of.

they have bad days- billy’s mom has bad days. billy calls them gray days ‘cause that’s how the world looks when she’s like this. all her color gone. no singing-dancing in the kitchen or baking five different kinds of cake because she couldn’t decide which one was best, no last minute trips to the beach or sitting outside at night and telling billy about the stars. instead she’ll stay in bed, won’t go to work. she’ll stare at the wall blankly and look right through billy when he tries to talk to her. she won’t take the pills the doc gave her and billy doesn’t know what to do. never knows what to do. just chews at his lip until it bleeds, bites at his thumb until it’s red raw. he’ll get in the bed with her. lay beside her and just talk like she used to do with him when he had a nightmare. hum a song to her.

billy’s still pissed at the world just slightly less so. still has that anger and anxiousness simmering just below the surface and shows his teeth when cornered. he’s still hardened in a way that a kid shouldn’t be but. it’s different. there’s no neil. the only bloody noses he gets are at school, when he fights with the kids who call him a fag and a fairy, call his mom a basket case. he uses fists when they laugh and ask if she’s all there with a finger pointing at their heads, ask if billy will “catch the crazy.”

those are billy’s bad days. sitting in the principals office, icing his knuckles.

when he’s fifteen, billy manages to bag a job at the local auto repair by turning up every day and telling howie how good he’d be, that he knows cars and it’s all he wants to do and please please please. eyebrows pulled together, eyes puppy dog wide and hands clasped in front of him until howie grumbles, throws an oily rag at billy. says fine but billy’s gotta pay for anything he damages. someone brings in a chevy camaro and billy asks howie to let him help fix it up. does the begging again until howie laughs. says get a hold of yourself, kid, voice fond as he ruffles billy’s hair.

billy’s four months away from turning seventeen when the doorbell goes. he’s eating a sandwich and watching knight rider. he’s wearing the necklace his mom got him for his last birthday and- he answers the door. doesn’t think twice. freezes when he sees neil standing there. he looks different. hair a little shorter and more wrinkles. where billy’s gained weight, gained muscle, neil’s lost it. his eyes are a little sunken and he’s still got his wedding band on. he reeks of booze. billy has to remind himself to speak, just says “yeah?” his voice comes out small and neil smiles at him. smiles and billy feels this weird twist in his stomach ‘cause .. that’s his dad and he hasn’t seen him in years and it twists and twists and-

turns out. not much has changed. billy realises a little too late that neil will always be neil. they run again. have to leave everything behind. billy doesn’t get to say bye to his friends, to howie, to the car. they leave a lot of stuff behind and head in any direction away from neil. they both try to keep the mood light, take turns driving and play the tapes billy grabbed. they end up in indiana- hawkins. they stay at a motel until billy’s mom finds a place for dirt cheap. it has two bedrooms and a dingy bathroom, a living room slash kitchen and one hell of a damp problem. it’s dirt cheap for a reason.

it’s above a shop in town and- it’s fine. their landlord is an asshole but they’re together and they’ve got a roof over their heads. billy’s enrolled at hawkins high and his mom gets a job at the laundromat. he tells her that he doesn’t need to go to school, that he could just work and help pay the bills but his mom won’t have any of it. says that she wishes she had finished school and that billy’s too clever to waste it. that he has potential.

billy knows the reason she dropped out of school was because she had him. he just nods, rests his head on her shoulder.

it’s billy’s first day at school and his mom drives him to make sure he actually goes. he gets out the car and tries to shake the nerves off. straightens up and puts on his act. plasters a fake smile on his face and it’s working, he’s got most of the girls swooning and the boys at least seem curious. billy looks around and his eyes land on a guy leaning up against a bmw. his hair’s coiffed to high heaven and he’s wearing a polo, preppy as fuck but- pretty. it’s one of the first things billy realises about him, all doe eyes and moles dotted just about everywhere. he’s got a smirk on his face. not aimed at billy but the guy beside him.

pretty-boy walks over to him and billy raises an eyebrow, plays it cool. he introduces himself as steve and billy gets the idea that he’s top dog at hawkins high, is immediately proved right when they step into the building. king steve, freckles calls him. billy laughs- catches steve looking at him when he does and feels his face get hot. steve just smiles wider, calls billy california and tells him to sit with them at lunch. billy tries to ignore the way steve’s smile makes him feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under his feet.

he nods and steve grins. tugs at one of billy’s curls.

says “i think you’re gonna like it here, california.”

[arahir]

i'm in the pits of hell

to become a professional geologist you have to do two three things. actually four. 1) get a geology degree at an accredited school 2) get four years of work experience under a professional geologist 3) pass the fundamentals of geology exam 4) pass the professional geologist exam. (this is a lie, you also have to pass some other exams but we'll leave it there)

now, to take the exam this is what you have to do: 1) go to the testing website, let them redirect you to your state website, download a pdf, find the exam days listed there 2) more than 100 days prior to your test day, pass a background check and submit the results to the website, confirm you have the experience you need and degree, wait one month for them to tell you you can register for the exam 3) register

now, to register for the exam you have to: 1) go to the website 2) create your account 3) select "reschedule an exam" (yes) 4) select the exam name 5) get redirected to a page that says EXAM REGISTRATION 6.1) go to the drop down menu that says "SELECT A TEST CENTER" and see that it says the nearest test center is Wise Guy PCs in a town five hours north 6.2) go to the drop down below that which says "SEARCH FOR EXAM TIMES" and see it has no days available for your test 6.3) skip both of these because what 7) go to the bottom of the page and look at search parameters 8) type in a start date that is the day before your exam but not your exam day 9) go back up to the test centers and see if there is now a location that is not a janky PC repair shop in shasta 10) select a location and time that doesn't suck but you have only two options in the state of california 11) try to pay three hundred dollars in addition to the $80 you already paid 13) find out the credit card expiration date on the payment page will not auto fill and is set to "-1"

14) there is a random field below this that says nothing but requires you to fill it in and says next to it "apply" ?

15) DOING ALL THIS DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE EXAM. it does auto populate a pdf in the print menu on your browser that says "candidate admission letter" which you bring with you on the day of the exam to prove you can take it. yep.

also this doesn't let you become a geologist. it just gives you a little thing that says "geologist in training"

[nevver]

Pretty vacant, Doug Aitken

[chrisbitchtree]

There seemed to be interest in a part two of my little fic about Billy wearing short shorts to Family Video, which can be found here, so here you go!

***

For the first while, Billy had enjoyed the unseasonably hot weather. Being from California, he’d always been partial to warm weather, so he’d loved slipping back on shorts and tank tops in mid September.

Now though, the temperature had stopped going up and down, and it was early October and in the low 90s for the sixth straight day. It was made worse by the fact that he’d barely even started a long Saturday shift at the auto repair shop he’d picked up a job after the pool closed down for the summer. Already drenched in sweat, he was so fucking over it.

At least he had a night out in Chicago to look forward to at the end of the day. He was feeling flush just thinking about his date, and between that and the heat, he had to take a quick break to chug some water.

Just as Billy returned to the old, beat up car he was working on, trying to get himself in the right frame of mind for figuring out what the root cause of the grinding noises that the hunk of junk was making, Harrington drove into the parking lot, a dorky smile lighting up his face as he spotted Billy.

Billy put down the wrench he was holding and made his way over to Steve’s car as he parked it and cut the engine. “Hey, pretty boy,” he said by way of greeting. “What brings you here?”

“Well,” Steve replied, his smile growing wider, “I have a hot date tonight, in the city, and I want to make sure everything’s in tip top shape with my car before we head out.”

“Hot date, huh? Who’s the lucky lady?” Billy gave Steve a wolfish grin.

“Who says it’s a girl?” Steve laughed, winking.

“Certainly not me,” Billy replied. “Now about your car; it’s going to be a bit of a wait to get it looked at. We’re pretty busy today. Will that be a problem? You can wait inside the office. There’s air conditioning.”

“Oh no, no problem at all. I can’t start my night out until my date’s ready anyway.” With that, Steve stepped out of the car, and Billy noticed for the first time that Steve was wearing indecently short jean shorts.

“You’re wearing my shorts,” Billy managed to choke out, his throat suddenly dry.

“Well,” Steve said, looking down at himself. “You forgot to take them with you this morning when you snuck out of my house without even waking me up for a goodbye kiss. I figured I’d return them later, but I can give them back now if you’d like?” He started to reach for the button and Billy grabbed his wrist to stop him before he got reported for indecent exposure.

“You know, I think later will be ok. You could even wear them out tonight. I bet your date would love that.”

Steve snorted. “Did you forget this was a double date, Hargrove? The last thing I need is Robin and Heather making fun of me for that for the rest of my life. The shorts stay at home. I can wear them for you later if you want though.”

“Oh, I want,” Billy replied, pushing Steve towards the office before he did something dumb like kiss him in public. “I most definitely want.”

[crookedghosts]

casually making myself cry while creating Esperanza Valdez' (highly inaccurate idk) political career in the rwrb au bc escapism... only so much of this will be featured, frankly, bc this is a story about Leo/Piper/Jason and it's the only reason they need a backstory made but I adore it anyway so I'm gonna share lol:

(Pre-Early-AU) Tristan McLean is born into an affluent family in California, where his family is involved in philanthropy and Indigenous historical preservation. He's charming and easily a star in California politics, advocating for Indigenous people and the environment. Piper's mother passes early in her life, leaving Tristan as a single father, deeply devoted to raising Piper while managing the demands of his political career.

As Tristan works his time as a U.S. Senator from California, his priorities begin to shift as he struggles with balancing raising Piper with his growing political role. There is work to be done as the Aeneas/Chiron campaign pushes for BIPOC voices to be heard and represented in the late 2000s, and he is on the trail with them.

Meanwhile, Esperanza Valdez is born into a working-class Mexican-American family in a small Texas town. Her father (Leo’s grandfather) works as a skilled mechanic and runs a small auto repair shop. Esperanza grows up witnessing her father’s dedication and the tight-knit community he serves. She became known for her sharp mind and strong voice, often advocating for fair treatment and opportunities for local workers. Her natural leadership and willingness to speak up make her a community figure, even before she considers a formal career in politics.

With time, Esperanza graduates college and becomes involved in community advocacy and organizing, focusing on education access and labor rights. When she has Leo, she begins actively organizing for women's rights, particularly women's reproductive rights in Texas, as someone who is very publicly pro choice and pro family (not mutually exclusive things). Leo's abuelo is the best father figure he could ask for growing up.

2008 (Aeneas/Chiron Administration): As Esperanza gains recognition for her effective grassroots efforts, she is encouraged to run for the Texas state legislature during the Aneas/Chiron wave. Initially hesitant, she agrees, driven by the chance to make broader change in the 2010 midterms.

2012 (Aeneas/Chiron 2nd Term): Esperanza runs for Congress and wins, and her reputation grows as she fights for working-class families and educational reform while representing a diverse district in her home state of Texas. Leo, now 7, is a part of her public story (her little helper). Her career steadily grows 2012-2016.

2013-2014 : Esperanza meets Tristan McLean, a career politician known for his early success but disillusioned by the limits of the system and pivoting careers. Realizing he can be more effective in non-political advocacy, he shifts focus. They meet during initiatives promoting educational reform and child welfare. Leo and Piper, both around 8-9 and often with their parents for events, develop a quick bond.

2015: Tristan and Esperanza are married, driven by their shared values. Esperanza has been in congress for 3 years and Tristan has taken his step back to focus on family and philanthropy for the last 5. Piper gains a strong female role model in Esperanza, and Leo, 10, becomes Piper’s new stepbrother. While Tristan supports Esperanza’s career, he is cautious about Piper being too involved in politics, creating a complex family dynamic as Piper looks up to her stepmother and becomes drawn to her causes.

2016 (Kronos v Creon): Kronos wins the presidency in the race against Helene Creon, the first female identifying presidential candidate who fought a tight race that the Valdez-McLean family fully supported. Esperanza, now a Congresswoman, becomes one of the leading progressive voices in the fight against regressive policies.

2016-2020: As Esperanza’s political career accelerates, Tristan supports her from the sidelines, using his experience to guide her through challenges but maintaining his wish for Piper to have options outside of politics. The Kronos years are in Leo and Piper's early teenage years, from age 11-15.

2018 Midterm Elections: Esperanza leads significant efforts in the 2018 midterm elections, advocating for progressive candidates and policies. At 13, Leo and Piper begin making more appearances and volunteering publicly, despite Tristan’s concerns. Esperanza’s work in the midterm campaigns pays off when she becomes the House Minority Leader, bringing her national prominence and solidifies her as a key contender for future higher office.

2020 (Chiron/Valdez vs Kronos/Typhon): Former Vice President Joe Chiron selects Esperanza as his running mate for the presidential election. She becomes Vice President after their victory, making history as the first Latina to hold the office. The family dynamic shifts as the Valdez-McLean family moves into an even bigger spotlight. Tristan takes on a quieter public profile but remains active in philanthropy, focusing on arts and environmental causes while encouraging the kids through high school, which they are finishing as the family enters the 2024 race.

2024 (Valdez/Chase vs Kronos/Typhon): Kronos can't lose enough, but the Valdez/Chase administration wins with President-Elect Esperanza Valdez as the first woman of color to hold the office. Leo and Piper, freshly starting University, become the First Son and First Daughter of the US, forming a White House Trio with Annabeth Chase, the Vice President's niece.

2027-2028 (present day in the Valgrace RWRB AU): Leo and Piper are both 23ish, finishing uni, with Annabeth already a year out and deep in the world of political analysis. The Valdez/Chase administration is running the country while running a campaign against an unknown Repu blican ticket, and shenanigans ensues.

[redfurrycat]

🤠🚘🔧🐓Mechanic Fic Recs🐓🔧🚘🤠

Check the Top Gun Masterlist post for the latest updated version. 💕

Ao3 Authors: BethAnnAngel, Crowstakeflight, Drh0rrible, Halestrom, Haridwar, Hrtofglss, ReformedTsundere, SunMonTue.

Flower & Tattoo Shops AU > Bakery & Coffee Shop AU > Chef, Bartender & Waiter

you can crash my car anytime by drh0rrible {E}

There's a heatwave in California, something that Jake's car has decided to take personally. Being stranded at the side of the road in a crappy car is something he's used to, he's just not expecting such a hot rescuer. A series of breakdowns, rescues, and meetings under

Services Rendered by ReformedTsundere {E}

When Jake's car decides to try and kill itself, and Bradley comes along to lend a hand, well, it's only right he offers compensation, right?

Hangman's Noose by halestrom {T}

Bradley was excited that Jake made it back from the mission he had been on, even if he was a little worse for wear. It's been six years since they started dating, and he figured it was time for Jake to meet his uncles at a dinner they were hosting for some new detachment Mav had been working with. As well as let Jake know who his uncles are so he could finally propose. Too bad Jake already had plans with his CO and squad for the evening.

wing it while you're figuring it out by haridwar {T}

Jake thought he might get away with not being questioned any further over his recovery choices as Bradley instructed him to turn over the engine and they both grimaced at the dramatic way it spluttered for a moment before dying again. He managed to get through the entire process of Bradley concluding his initial investigation and hooking Jake’s truck up behind his for towing before the subject was brought up again. “So, I’m guessing Mav was the backup plan then? Or do you just have a thing for hanging out on the highway for hours on end before calling for help?”

What I'm Here For by crowstakeflight {T}

Jake's mechanic shop starts getting a frequent customer. Who knew Bradley Bradshaw had a lot of car issues?

Goose Auto Repair by BethAnnAngel {G}

Jake wants to see this mechanic again and makes up excuses to see him.

Get your motor runnin' by SunMonTue {E}

Bradshaw is apparently the best mechanic Maverick knows. Which Jake considers high praise from Maverick. If Bradshaw can fix his car then maybe he is. Jake is expecting an old-timer with lots of experience. What he gets, is surprised. And it doesn't stop there. He's a bit of an idiot about it all.

you make my motor run by hrtofglss {M}

“Jake come over to you, yet?” “Yep.” “Did he call the Bronco a ‘grocery getter’?” “Uh huh.” “And did you call the Mustang a ‘show pony’?” “Sure did.” Nat stares at Bradley with a you can’t be serious expression. “I’ll never understand you two.” or, car show rivals au.

[autorepaircausa]

mobile mechanic Shafter

[red-n-ded]

Little Red Corvette (Ft. The Beatles) Part One

Benjamin O’Brien lives in Brighton Falls, California, trying to escape the trauma from a protest that caused him to lose his voice.

When an old friend visits and signs him up for a street race for his 18th birthday, he buys a beautiful Chevrolet Corvette unaware that under all its pain lies a stubborn but gentle Autobot from outer space with no memory and shared love for 80’s music.

Or

Reverse Roles of AU of Bee and Charlie meeting and giving each other their named through the magic of music and insect posters.

(And yes, Bee is a fan of the Beatles bc I said so)

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Benjamin O’Brien has a normal life, or at least tries to.

Every morning he wakes up, eats his breakfast, takes painkillers for his damaged vocal cords, goes to community college for his auto shop classes, and goes to work at the beach boardwalk. It gets boring after a few months doing the same thing over and over again but it’s not the worst. He’s finally getting a proper education and now lives near the beaches of California, something younger Ben could only dream of doing.

It’s not the racing life but better than dying on the frontlines.

Tomorrow is his birthday and Ben wanted to treat himself. Days and weeks of a domestic life, he deserved for a bit of an adventure. A while back, he saw posters for a movie marathon at the local drive-in and Ben is a sucker for 80’s movies (His copy of the Breakfast Club is worn out from his 50th rewatch). He would go but the poor guy doesn’t have a car except a yellow Volkswagen Beetle that doesn’t even work. Who in their right mind goes to drive in without a car? Only the insane in his opinion.

Not too far from his host home is the local junkyard. Ben sometimes works there for extra cash or when he just wants to get his hands dirty working on cars again. For the past few days, he has been getting parts to repair the Beetle, using half of his wages to buy the parts he needed but so far his work has been in vain. Maybe on the day before his birthday, he’ll get some luck.

BEEP BEEP BEEP!

His head buried under pillows and blankets, the tired 17-year-old slams his fist onto his alarm clock, silently cursing in annoyance at the dreaded box yet forces himself to sit up, blinking his blurry vision to adjust to the sunlight. Hoping to wake himself up, Ben leans over to his bedside table, puts on his black bluetooth headphones and presses play on his phone.

“Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace, Molly is the singer in a band. Desmond says to Molly, “Girl, I like your face” and Molly says this as she takes him by the hand Ob-la-di, ob-la-da! Life goes on, brah! La-la, how their life goes on. Ob-la-di, ob-la-da! Life goes on, brah! La-la, how their life goes on! Ob-la-di, ob-la-da! Life goes on, brah! La-la, how their life goes on!”

Ben mouths the upbeat lyrics as he changes out of his pajamas, slipping on a white tank top and slightly-used navy jeans from the carpet. He goes to brush his teeth and his head naturally begins to beat, the tiredness and annoyance from before already fading away. The teen cleans himself up and goes to the kitchen to eat breakfast, turning up the music on his headphones to dance on his way to the cabinets. Thank god no one is home. He opens the cabinet door to grab the last box of cereal but a knock in the door interrupts.

Ben slides his phones down to his neck. Who could possibly be up this early? The teen turns off his music and makes his way to the door, putting down the cereal box to turn the handle. The door swings open and his eyes immediately catch the hot pink color of hair.

“Hey, I-“

OH HELL NO!

SLAM!

The house nearly shakes at how fast Bee slammed the door on his old friend. Ben doesn’t let her answer, grumbling angrily at his visitor and ignoring the desperate knocks from the other side.

It’s too fucking early for this.

“Bee, please.” She begs between her knocks, “I just want to talk!”

The blonde teen freezes. Bee? Geez, I haven't heard that nickname in years.

Arcee, the hot-pink-haired biker outside his door, keeps knocking, her requests to let her inside fading into white noise in Ben’s ears. Hearing her voice again, just as panicked as he last heard her, hurts more than he thought it would.

Ben stays silent, which is all he can ever do. His hand trails up to his neck where a faded scar across his Adam's apple, his fingertips tracing the indents of the jagged shape. He wanted to put his old life in New York behind him, a life of fighting and protesting against a corrupt system. It wasn't supposed to be violent. Optimus promised that they wouldn't try to resort to force but the Decepticon mafia attacked first and that protest became a riot, one that cost him his voice.

Don't do it Ben. Don’t do it. It’s been almost a year. You can’t get hurt anymore.

Arcee was there at the protest but wasn’t there when Sergent Blitzwing ripped out his vocal cords. She doesn’t know his pain and the trauma that riot caused. Yet, his heart longed for a friend. Living alone has taken a toll that Ben isn’t willing to accept.

Maybe for a moment, just a moment. Then she can leave and never come back.

Ben shaking hands goes to unlock the door. The wooden barrier swings open and he stares blue to brown eyes at Arcee, who’s relieved at the open door. She smiles awkwardly but tries to put up a comforting face.

“Hey Bee,” she mumbles. A beat passes and the two just stand there. Bee looks at the clock and sees the minute hand inching closer to the 9.

Gah! I’m late!

The teen quickly types into his phone, “Do. You. Know. Sign. Language. ”

The biker perks up, surprised by his form of communication but doesn’t make a show of it. “Yes, I do.”

Bee tucks his phone into his pocket and steps aside, giving Arcee the permission to enter his home before he rushes to the kitchen to eat his unmade breakfast. Arcee nodded in appreciation and walked in, shuffling her feet onto the black floor mat before taking off her boots. She looks around, in awe of where his old crewmate has been staying for the past year. It’s surprisingly big for a teenager living alone and not to mention so close to the beach.

“A nice place you got here,” Arcee compliments, earning a humble buzz as Bee pours out his breakfast, briskly walking back and forth from his bowl and the fridge, “How’d you get it?”

“Host family.” Ben signed after putting away his milk, “Currently on vacation.”

As far as Bee remembers, the raceway in New York has always been his family. He was homeschooled in the pits and learned to drive before he could hit puberty. His origins are a complete mystery and for a while, he didn’t mind until he left. It was at that moment that Bee realized that he had no one. No one on the team was biologically related to him and there are no records of his birth. Bee might as well be non-existent.

The O’Briens are nice. Their son Dylan warmed up to him very quickly and his parents treated him like any other decent person would, even indulging in his odd taste for 80’s pop culture and music. Staying with them was a great idea but Ben knows he’ll never be part of their family and that’s okay. He wasn’t even offended when the family didn’t bring him along to their pre-paid vacation. He’s only living with them and that’s a fact that Ben is willing to accept.

Seeing his true family again and standing under the same roof as someone he considered as an older sister is odd. Arcee looked different since he last saw her. Her hair is shaved and cut up to her chin, her outfit consists of way more leather and black, and her wedding ring is missing.

Did something happen to her and Cliffjumper? Hopefully they didn’t end on bad terms.

Arcee remains quiet, looking around the O’Brien’s house with curiosity. It has only been a year but Bee has changed a lot. Bee has definitely taken the time to relax and act like an actual teen. He looks a bit more round and chubby, especially around the face, but his muscles remained firm, emphasized by his tank top while not too obvious. The biker laughs to herself remembering how much a skinny stick Bee was. The headphones are a new addition and so is his attire. Arcee realized that he had never seen Bee in jeans before, always found running around without the restriction of the denim.

Bee grows annoyed at the silence and stops eating to knock on the table, grabbing Arcee’s attention. “What are you doing here?” He signs as milk and crumbs drip from the corners of his lips.

Arcee leans back on her seat and smiles warmly, “Is it bad for an old friend to visit?” She joked, walking towards the dinner table where Bee is sitting. Bee frowns, an annoyed buzz escaping his throat which annoyed him even further.

I hate it when it does that.

Her grin fades into concern, curious and worried about the lack of the upbeat voice she once remembered, “What happened to your voice?”

“None of your business.” Bee gulps down the last of his cereal and dumps his empty bowl into the sink. Bee walks in long strides, speeding his pace to get out of the house as quickly as possible but Arcee isn’t so keen to see her old friend leave so soon, not when she just got him back.

“Bee, can we just talk?” Arcee sighs, exasperated by her old friend’s stubbornness but there’s a hint of begging in her voice.

There’s no denying that the base hasn’t been the same since Bee disappeared. They all thought he died but Orion knew he wasn’t. The biker didn’t know how he knew or why her leader never pushed to find his surrogate son but Arcee isn’t the type to let go of someone close to her so quickly. Not after…

Cliff.

With a red and yellow plaid button-up in his hand, Bee pauses at the soft desperation. It hurts to hear but before he could open his mouth, any and all words that could comfort her, reassure his friend that he misses her just as much, die from his lips, even if he can talk. He doesn’t look at her and taps on the doorway in morse code, “I have to go to work.”

The pink-haired biker remained frozen in her seat as the door slammed shut.

The rest of the day went by like a blur filled with crowds on the boardwalk and bullies from his classes dumping lemonade or making his job not worth the $20 an hour. It’s almost pathetic. The blonde knows any and every way possible he could run star wrestler, Shelby “Shatter” Bassett, into the ground without breaking a sweat. Maybe a punch in the face or a scratch on her boyfriend’s (admittedly stunning) royal blue AMC Javelin could also get him to shut up.

But he’s not B-127 the Freedom Racer anymore.

He’s just Benjamin the Hot Dog on a Stick cashier.

After a thorough wash to get all the lemon pulp out of his hair, Bee made a pit stop at the junkyard. With his birthday coming up in a few hours, the young teen hoped that he could get the Beetle up and running. He grabs his red toolkit from the back of the motorized bike he rides on, voicelessly greets the owner and rushes into the piles of the cars in the lot, taking apart the pieces he wants. Grime and oil gets on his button-up and skin and the metallic stench of rust seeps into his nostrils but the blonde doesn’t mind, remembering the similar smell back in New York except missing the sound of race cars zooming in the background.

“Can’t catch me, Bee!”

“Fat chance!”

“Go faster, papa! Faster!”

“If you say so, little one!”

“Tell me where your friends are hiding!”

Wait.

“I’ll never talk!”

Stop.

“Is that right?”

Stop it!

SHING!

“Then let’s make it official.”

NO!

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June 25th, 1937

Eighty-seven years ago, on June 25th, 1937, Colin Clive died in Los Angeles, California. This was a column that appeared in the Monday, June 28th edition of the Hollywood Citizen News, written by Edwin Martin--columnist, press agent, and acquaintance of Colin's. If I remember correctly, Gregory Mank quoted excerpts from this in his biography, but the article is worth reading in full. There's a poignant tribute underneath all the name-dropping.

Yeah, I know, not enough misery in the world these days, so it's time to dredge up more from the depths of the past. Still, it's an interesting glimpse into his life and death--and some of the people left behind.

Source: Hollywood Citizen News, Monday, June 28, 1937. Accessed via www.newspapers.com.

Transcript below.

CINEMANIA by Edwin Martin

JOURNEY'S END

"Think of all the chaps who've gone already. It can't be very lonely there--with all those fellows. Sometimes I think it's lonelier here."

Night after night we had heard him deliver those lines, and they never failed to touch us.

On this day they came back to us again--more poignantly than ever.

A few of us had gathered for a round-table at our favorite spot in Travaglini's--it was also his favorite corner that we occupied.

Just a few weeks before we had sat at this same table with him and planned a radio interview.

Soon after, when he went to the hospital, came a note in this manner: "Must have this old pump repaired a bit. Sorry we'll have to postpone our interview until I come out. Keep the corner warm at Travaglini's."

We had known him for many years--known him and admired him since they first brought him from England to star in the picture version of the same play he had made famous on the stage.

Later, when the play was revived by E.E. Clive, we enjoyed a most pleasant association while handling the publicity on the show during its run here at the Hollywood Playhouse.

During this time we got a little closer to this quiet, rather lonely man, who made famous the role of the hard-drinking Captain Stanhope in the stage and screen productions of "Journey's End."

Few knew it, but all during the past few months, even when he made such a hit in his outstanding part in "History is Made at Night," he had been carrying on under the constant shadow of a long illness--an illness which was gradually eating his heart out...but he never complained.

Sometimes there was a faraway look in his eyes as he talked--just that--nothing more--he was Captain Stanhope to the end.

A few of us were keeping the corner warm for him at Travaglini's that day when we heard Colin Clive had reached his journey's end.

WALTER BYRON, another fine young British actor, was studying his lines at the bar for the splendid part he plays with Sarah Padden in "Chilikoot Lou," with which Miss Padden soon returns to the vaudeville stage.

Eric Blore, inimitable English comedian, still in make-up, was also there...and Larry Kent, Hollywood's wandering actor, just back from directing and acting in England, was telling about a picture he wanted to make in the South Seas...Eddie Lee, known as England's "Donald Novis," was resting from his triumphant opening at the Century Club...and we were listening to the gentle elder Mr. Travaglini tell about stirring days when as a young man he was an officer in the Italian army...while Tony Travaglini, Jr., looked over a radio script planned as a welcome home to Harry Langdon.

Into this crowd of men came a saddened figure--a lovely woman who had been a friend of Colin. She was the last member of that gay trio who often occupied this same table together...from which another splendid young British actor, John Buckler, had left one night only to meet his journey’s end in Malibou Lake in a tragic auto accident.

She was the last one left—and she dragged her weary self up to the bar and ordered a double brandy.

Everyone wanted to ask about his condition, but Larry Kent was the only one who had the courage… “How is he?” he asked.

“He is going,” the woman said. “When I left he was already in the oxygen tent. They wouldn’t let me see him,” she said, trying desperately not to break down.

Because she knew that even a friend of Captain Stanhope must face unknown adventures with head held high.

A phone rang—it was for her��she answered it. Somehow the ominous tone of that ringing let us know the message. “He’s gone.”

Silently the glasses were filled…then Eric Blore lifted his glass. “I give you Colin Clive,” he said simply, and a toast was taken in his memory…and eventually each man filed out and went his separate way.

Somehow we believed that Colin Clive would have liked to know that his journey’s end had been accepted with such a gesture…as he went to that last rendezvous with his old friend, John Buckler...and as we walked out into the sunshine we remembered that we had other things to do--other things to write--but the only words we could think of were his gallant words from "Journey's End."

"Think of all the chaps who've gone already. It can't be very lonely there--with all those fellows. Sometimes I think it's lonelier here"....we are keeping the corner warm for you--Adios, Colin Clive.