Maintenance

At Certified Auto Specialists we’ve had a lot of Glendora, Azusa, and San Dimas clients asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years in California. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent…

High gas prices in Glendora increase the cost of living for California auto owners. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Glendora vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to California news reports and…

When it comes to their vehicles, some Glendora car owners don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Glendora drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have…

Every Glendora car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your sedan owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by…

Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Glendora, California customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power the sedan and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes cool…

The hottest Glendora news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Glendora. But we’ve found several basic things that any Glendora vehicle owner can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the Los Angeles…

If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Glendora vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving…

If you’re reading this article in Glendora, California, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about…