North County Import Specialist: Auto Repair and Maintenance San Diego
1215 N. Melrose Drive #A
Vista, CA 92083
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Vista, CA 92083
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
North County Import Auto Tips & Tricks - Auto Repair Oceanside San Diego
Car Wash Tips and Tricks
Your car is a big investment and you want it to both look nice and run well for as long as possible. In our sunny climate it is hard to keep paint looking new and glossy. Sun, salt, dirt, and infrequent rains all conspire to make your car's exterior look old before its time.
Great Apps For Your Car
For the techie and the not so techie among us, here are some great apps to have available for your car. Aside from the obvious applications where you can now use your phone or tablet device as a GPS, there are also several devices to make car management easier.
Tips for Driving in the Snow and Cold Weather
When you live in Southern California it might not occur to you when you head up to the mountains for a little snowboarding, sledding or skiing that there are a few key things you should know about winter driving and winterizing your car. To most people who live in an area where there is snow every winter these are obvious tips.
How's my driving, buddy?
Do you ever question your own driving?
Most of us don’t. We know we’re not too happy with that guy who cut us off without signaling on the on ramp, but we often don’t take a critical look at our own habits. The three main causes of driving violations and accidents are:
The Right Car for Your Teen
Teens are in more danger when they climb into a car than at almost any other time. The number-one cause of death for American teens is auto accidents. In the last ten years, nearly 70,000 teenagers have been killed in car crashes. There are many reasons for these sobering statistics. Among them are lack of experience, lack of seat-belt use, speeding, use of drugs and alcohol, carrying too many passengers, and driver distraction.
Stay safe while gassing up!
If you have e-mail, you’ve probably received plenty of messages that warn you not to do this or that. Most are just hoaxes; however, a recent e-mail warning people to avoid using their cell phones while gassing up their cars has a ring of truth to it.
Do you really need a new car?
Your odometer is approaching 100,000 miles, and you're wondering if the time to purchase a new vehicle is here. You look ahead at the possible miles you expect to put on during the holiday season and you know you'll be topping that magic number soon. On the other hand, the car runs well; you've taken good care of it. It would be nice not to have payments on a new or newer car.
When was the last time you thought about your radiator hoses?
If you’re like us, you probably can’t sleep sometimes because your concerned that your radiator hoses may not be holding up the way they should, right? Okay, so you aren’t like us, but the point is that radiator hoses perform an important job, and there are certain times of the year when they should be checked to be sure they’re in shape to do that job properly.
Summer Driving Tips from Truckers
What can guys who drive for a living tell you about summer travel?
Quite a bit, actually. Check out their recommendations and take them to heart before you press the accelerator for that summer road trip.
Want to save gas?
Sure you do! Who doesn’t? Here are ten ways to use less gas and keep your car running smoothly:
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