Maintenance
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We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, California folks were real sticklers abo...Published on: Oct 08, 2013 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Pasadena, California: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is grea...Published on: Oct 16, 2013 -
If you're reading this article in Pasadena, California, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your profession...Published on: Oct 23, 2013 -
As Pasadena consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in California, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and ...Published on: Dec 20, 2013 -
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 -
Every Pasadena 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,...Published on: May 15, 2014 -
At Pasadena Certified we've had a lot of Pasadena customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several y...Published on: Jun 11, 2014 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Pasadena residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Pasadena residents still might want to know about. For these less ...Published on: Jul 09, 2014 -
These days many people in the Pasadena area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a ...Published on: Aug 29, 2014
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{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Pasadena service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The ...Published on: Sep 30, 2014 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Pasadena. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organize...Published on: Oct 21, 2014 -
Buying a new car in Pasadena is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you d...Published on: Nov 04, 2014
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About 90% of our driving decisions in the Pasadena area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Pasadena drivers have experienced the fr...Published on: Nov 14, 2014 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Pasadena drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. ...Published on: Jan 06, 2015
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Sometimes busy Pasadena residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around California in a Model T...Published on: Apr 22, 2015
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People in Pasadena have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much high...Published on: Apr 29, 2015 -
Sometimes we hear people in Pasadena say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, the...Published on: May 14, 2015 -
Myths passed around our Pasadena, California community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground fo...Published on: Sep 02, 2015 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Apr 04, 2016
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the California news. Pasadena people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a gover...Published on: Apr 18, 2016