Spark Plugs are very tiny, but they pack a whole lot of power within their small stature. They are an important player in helping your car start. The spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap and the voltage of the spark can range anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 volts. By powering up the… Read more »
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Automobile Gas Prices Fall Again In California
In October we talked about how the gas prices in California were continuing to drop and become affordable for drivers in Southern California. Almost two months later and gas prices continue to drop. In late October it was $3.86 a gallon, but today it stands at $3.62 for the national average in the state. That’s… Read more »
Holiday Travel Tips For Your Vehicle
Today, tomorrow and this weekend are the busiest travel days of the year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “The Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. During the 6-day Thanksgiving travel period, the number of long-distance trips (to and from a destination 50 miles… Read more »
Prius Is Number One Car Sold In California
The numbers are in and the hybrid car from Toyota was the number one sold vehicle across the state in 2012. It is no surprise to some the gas conscious, energy-saving Prius was the number one car picked by residents. People worry now more than ever about saving money and cutting down on costs where… Read more »
Insurance Coverage for Natural Disasters
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and the amount of damage it caused on the east coast this week, we wanted to talk about the importance of having comprehensive coverage on your vehicle. Comprehensive coverage is a non-liability coverage not required by policy makers in every state. It covers damage done to your vehicle… Read more »
California Gas Prices Look To Go Down
California has some of the highest gas prices in the country, but gas prices are beginning to drop from record highs at the beginning of October. Prices have steadily increased from a year ago. The average in California a year ago was $3.86 a gallon. Last week it was $4.59, and yesterday, 10/23, the price… Read more »
California’s Prop. 33
On November 6, 2012 Proposition 33 will be on the ballot giving voters a chance to increase competition between insurance carriers and improve their chances of getting better auto insurance rates. According to the state’s official voter guide there are two summaries for the ballot. The long-form summary for Proposition 33 says: Changes current law… Read more »
Warning Lights
Too often people ignore the warning lights when they come on in the dashboard of their vehicle. They’re called warning lights for a reason. They let you know something needs to be done right away. Letting your car deteriorate because you don’t want to take the time to handle the problem when it first appears… Read more »
Diagnostic Testing to Prevent Further Issues
Diagnostic testing in vehicles sounds like it can lead to more issues, or more problems are going to emerge as a result of seeking them out. The real truth is diagnostic testing can help address issues before they become major problems and save you money in the long run. The term, “diagnostic testing” comes from… Read more »
The 3,000 Mile Oil Change
For years the general standard for oil changes is every 3,000 miles or 3 months. It’s something almost every vehicle repair and maintenance shop recommends for most vehicles. Of course, there are some objections to the rule. In Volkswagen Group vehicles, a petrol engine can go up to 2 years or approximately 18,600 miles, and a… Read more »
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