Trading Ocean Waves for Some Lake Ripples San Diego is world famous for its 70 miles of stunning coastline, where residents and visitors alike can enjoy the sand and surf 365 days a year. No mater how spectacular our beaches, sometimes you want to enjoy the water…but just in a different way. How about a […]

Washing your own car should be easy enough. Soap. Water. Elbow grease. But it’s actually not as simple as it seems. Not only does washing your vehicle yourself waste nearly five times the water as a professional car wash, but you can also damage your vehicle. Take a look at these 5 common do-it-yourself car […]

Preparing Your Car For Cold Weather Although snow and ice don’t pummel San Diego during the winter, you still need to know how ‘winterize’ your car for the upcoming season. With stormy days and nights on the way, it’s best to prepare your car for cold weather sooner than later. Here are 7 ways how […]

Let’s say for years you’ve been driving a gas-guzzling pickup truck or SUV, but now you’ve become more environmentally conscious. Fuel efficiency is now just as important to you as convenience and interior features. It seems daunting to make such a drastic switch in vehicle types, but it doesn’t have to be. Before heading to the […]

Gas isn’t the only thing that helps your car run. Your car’s engine is a complicated assembly of metal gadgets that converts the gasoline into energy so your car can move forward. However, without oil, the engine can overheat and grind to a halt. Most cars need to have their oil changed every few months or […]

Rotating tires doesn’t mean cruising down the road and spinning your wheels. It actually means moving the wheels from one side of your car to another — from left to right or back to front. Some mechanics may even move them diagonally. Rotating tires ensures they wear down evenly, providing you with a smoother, safer […]

We often take our cars for granted. We use them on a daily basis and usually, with little complaint, they take us to places we need to go. However, not showing some appreciation can be a very costly mistake! The best way to show your car just how much you care about it is to […]

Soapy Joe’s understands that it’s not only important to keep cars cleaned and well maintained, but to also give back to the community. We love San Diego and our goal is to make sure the local communities we serve thrive and prosper. After all, these communities help us achieve our goals. They help us grow […]