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Do you ever have mornings when you’re sluggish and downright unhappy to start the day? We all have mornings like that, for sure. We can sip some coffee or promise ourselves to get more rest the next night. But your car is different. If it seems more ready to hit the snooze button than the…
Belts – They Keep Us Moving What causes failure in belts? They do over 35 million revolutions a year, are exposed to heat, vibration and contamination. They twist, and turn, bend and flex. This produces heat that hardens the rubber that causes the belts to loosen and slip. The rubber then cracks and frays and…
Our calendars are filled with important “checkups”. Just for our health alone we have: Doctor and dentist every 6 months Yearly blood test Vision and hearing test every year Don’t forget your pets’ trips to the vet! Our homes require checkups, too! Smoke alarm batteries need to be changed every 6 months, Fire extinguishers…
– A little over 20 years ago, just 5,000 pages of technical information were needed to repair vehicles. Today’s repairs require more than 1,500,000 pages! Each year, some 125,000 new pages are required. – A well-maintained vehicle can last well over 200,000 miles! – Federal Law prohibits new car dealers from implying or denying warranty…
Don’t Be Stuck On The Road – Be Prepared! Here are some basics: – Flashlight with extra batteries – Gallon of Drinking Water – Transmission Fluid – Tire Inflator-Sealant – Extra Belts – A Few Basic Tools – One Gallon Gas Can – Paper & Pen – Matches – Dried Fruit, Nuts or Other Non-Perishable…
Many people assume that their local auto auto repair shop is staffed by certified technicians. In the state of California, workers that handle food need a Food Handler’s Certification. The hair stylist that cuts your hair and the beautician that cuts your nails are all state certified. However, there is NO certification required to open…
At Certified Automotive Specialists, we always aim to be more than some generic auto repair shop. We don’t want to be faceless entities going through the motions of getting the job done, and we don’t want our customers to ever feel like they’re just a number. That’s why one of our guiding principles is providing…
I remember when we checked engine oil and transmission fluid by pulling the dipstick out, wiping it clean, putting it back in, and pulling it back out. That simple process enabled us to check the fluid level. We could tell many things by that dipstick, but today it isn’t that simple. Many new models don’t…
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Maintenance is easy to schedule—Breakdowns are not.
Our oil suppliers have announced a price increase.
With everything else in our lives increasing, I have decided to absorb the increase and not increase oil change pricing.
I know these are small things, but it does matter in the end.
We love being your personal mechanic.
Sincerely,
Gene of Certified Automotive Specialists
