Mechanic

  • What is an ASE Certified Technician and Why Does it Matter?

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    At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, quality and precision are our top priority. We specialize in well-engineered performance and luxury vehicles like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, and Subaru - cars and SUVs that require the right touch. For this reason, we employ ASE certified technicians, to guarantee we’re the best in the business.

  • What is an ASE certified technician?

    If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA has the answer.

  • What Is Your Mechanic Looking for In a Used Car Inspection?

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    At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, CA, we know buying a used car, truck, or SUV can be a gamble. While there are no guarantees, there are key points of inspection that tell us a lot about the condition of a vehicle and how it has been maintained. There are some important points of the inspection we verify when checking out a used vehicle.

  • What to Look For When Buying a Vehicle

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    In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.

  • When Is It To Late To Change Your Transmission Fluid?

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    It’s likely you’ve been exposed to conflicting opinions about having your transmission fluid replaced. You may have heard that cars over a certain mileage should not have the transmission fluid flushed and replaced, because it could damage the transmission, or you may have had someone tell you the first thing you should do at any sign of trouble is have your transmission flushed. At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, our expert mechanics have the answers you’re looking for.

  • Why is my ABS light on?

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    If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you’re no stranger to the bells and whistles of the modern automobile. For the past couple of decades, these cars have nearly all been equipped with ABS, or Anti-lock Braking Systems. You may never think about ABS - until the light comes on the dashboard.

  • Why It's Important To Have Your Oil Changed

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    At Ponci's Diesel Center in Fortuna, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

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  • Bosch Automotive
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  • Cummins Diesel
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  • Duramax Diesel
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  • FASS
  • Ford Power Stroke Diesel
  • Industrial Injection
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  • Motorcraft Parts
  • Reese Hitches
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Ponci's Diesel Center

770 S Fortuna Blvd
Fortuna, CA 95540
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We are now open on Fridays!
MON-THURS: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WEEKENDS: CLOSED