Posts Tagged: Vehicle Maintenance Lancaster CA

Foreign vs. Domestic Car Repairs

  The world is changing fast, with the global economy becoming more complex every day. Along with that change, many old truths about the manufacturing of products are now becoming misconceptions. The auto industry is no exception. Shifts in the manufacturing sector are reigniting the old debate about the relative value of foreign and domestic… Read more »

Taking Care of Transmission Repairs

One of the most daunting maintenance and repair issues for vehicle owners is the transmission.  Transmission repairs are the cause of a lot of anxiety for people, mainly because of the possible repercussions of not having any problems resolved. The transmission is a major component of the vehicle. They have many parts and, of course,… Read more »

Spring Clean-Up: Not Just for Houses Anymore

Spring clean-up time is not just for houses. After long winter seasons of packing everything into your car you might need for break-downs and rough weather, cars need cleaning, organizing, and tuning up, more than anything. The latter half of the year season can be difficult on your vehicle. In the fall and winter, you… Read more »

Early 2013 Auto Growth Predictions

The calendar year has turned a new leaf meaning analysts are already making predictions for 2013. After GM finished 2012 with about 18% percent of the market share, they look to remain in the top spot with the same percentage, their lowest since Alfred P. Sloan first year running the company, and lowest since 1934…. 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 »

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 »