Maintenance

  • Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle
    New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Pasadena, California people are hoping to make their cars last a lot l...
    Published on: Dec 13, 2011
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Certified Auto Repair Specialists
        />   A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Pasadena people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and re...
    Published on: Mar 06, 2012
  • Before You Leave Pasadena, Get A Trip Inspection
    You know, at Certified Auto Repair Specialists we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deser...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2012
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Pasadena
      There's a segment of the Pasadena area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managem...
    Published on: Jun 14, 2012
  • Better Service - Better Economy
    The hottest Pasadena 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 Pasadena. But we’ve found seve...
    Published on: Jun 21, 2012
  • Budgeting for Maintenance In Pasadena California
    Life's full of surprises in Pasadena California, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Certified Auto Repair Specialists of Pasadena California an...
    Published on: Jan 03, 2014
  • Let Pasadena Certified Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Pasadena area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new...
    Published on: May 22, 2016
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Pasadena Certified
    Many Pasadena car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MA...
    Published on: Nov 29, 2017
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Pasadena man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road t...
    Published on: Dec 05, 2017
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Sep 23, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Feb 03, 2019
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Feb 10, 2019
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Pasadena Certified?
    Today's Pasadena Certified article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Pasadena drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in California who think that severe ...
    Published on: Feb 24, 2019
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Nov 15, 2020