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Tips to Wash Your Car Interior

Tips to Wash Your Car Interior

Vehicle maintenance is critical in order to sustain your car’s longevity and performance over time. However, rarely do we hear about how important it is to maintain the exterior or interior of our cars. Retaining your car’s value over time should be every driver’s priority, especially when it can make your driving experience more enjoyable. When attempting to sell a vehicle, it is important to note that car buyers tend to notice the interior and exterior of your car first and assess how well-maintained they are—this says a lot about the pride a car owner takes in their vehicle and might be an indication of what’s going on under the hood as well. It is easy to get car washes regularly, especially because the look of dirt and grime is unsightly in outward appearance; however, when you set foot inside your vehicle, it can become quite apparent that the same level of care ... read more

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Car Maintenance

Average Life Period of a Luxury Car

Average Life Period of a Luxury Car

We all know that cars don’t last forever. We can do our best to maintain them and extend their lifetime longer, but inevitably things become worn out and unusable. Luxury vehicles typically last longer than the average vehicle, and this may be due to several reasons. First, the engineering of luxury vehicles is held to a higher standard than the average car. Second, luxury car owners tend to be able to take better care of their cars because they are more of an investment. However, it is important to note that in recent decades, the auto industry has been able to implement the advancements made in technology to aid with the design and engineering of automobiles. The average life expectancy of most vehicles is around 200,000 miles, which go from anywhere between 10-15 years. There are many factors that contribute to how long a car lives for, and they mostly have ... read more

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Cars

Why You Should Look For a Professional Auto Service Provider

Why You Should Look For a Professional Auto Service Provider

Maintaining our vehicles seems like a chore to many of us, especially if automotive parts and techniques aren’t something we’re familiar with. Providing your car with the proper maintenance and care is essential for many reasons, but it can be difficult to bring yourself to the automotive shop regularly. Think of it this way: if you don’t take the necessary steps to keep your car in optimal condition now, it will cost you more in the future. In Orange County areas like Anaheim, Fullerton, and Placentia, CA, reliable transportation is essential for getting to and from our daily obligations. Living one day without your car while it’s in the shop undergoing routine maintenance can feel like an eternity, and let’s face it, public transportation doesn’t always cut it. The alternative, however, is to wait for something to go wrong with your car, in which cas ... read more

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Auto Info

Symptoms of BMW’s Faulty Fuel Injector

Symptoms of BMW’s Faulty Fuel Injector

BMWs were built with incredible engineering and outstanding durability standards, making them one of the most well known, highly-sought after luxury vehicles in the automotive industry. We’ll go ahead and say it: if you drive a BMW, consider yourself privileged. While BMWs sets the gold standard for many vehicle manufacturers around the world, they are not immune to maintenance and repair issues. Regular vehicle maintenance is critical to ensure the longevity of your BMW, and in the Orange County areas of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Placentia, CA where traffic is highly condensed it is even more essential to take care of your vehicle routinely. One of the most common issues that can occur in a BMW even with proper care and maintenance is a faulty fuel injector. When problems arise with your BMW’s fuel injector, there is a range ... read more

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Auto Info

Do Power Windows Increase Passenger Safety?

Do Power Windows Increase Passenger Safety?

Safety is one of the primary concerns for car buyers and drivers worldwide; if a vehicle is not considered to be safe, the amount of people willing to drive it decrease drastically. Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, sometimes the components are misused or can malfunction, accidentally causing injury to one of its passengers. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the passengers in your vehicle are less safe, but that vehicles can be dangerous in a number of ways, not necessarily involving a collision. For instance, if you have children or frequently have passengers in your vehicle, you may wonder just how safe your power windows are. While they seem to work well today, power windows can seize to work properly at any minute, particularly in older models with less advanced technology—motors can burn out or wiring can become faulty and malfunction. If this happens when ... read more

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Car Safety

Warning Signs of a Failing Audi Engine

Warning Signs of a Failing Audi Engine

Audi engines are designed with utilization of the most advanced technology. The engine is like the heart of the vehicle, and when something goes wrong with the engine, you can forget about that long summer road trip—your Audi will be out of commission until you can get it to a reliable auto specialist. Several things can cause Audi engine failure, but with newer models, generally this issue is related to the engine control module, or the ECM. The ECM is responsible for controlling the vital pieces of the engine that, for lack of a better term, make your car go. Audi engine failure can be stressful and unexpected, and there are usually symptoms leading up to the failure that can be easily recognized by any driver. An illuminated check-engine light is not always the first sign of danger—there may be other ways tha ... read more

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Audi

10 Essential Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car

10 Essential Things You Should Always Keep in Your Car

Car maintenance and safety go hand-in-hand most of the time. If you are diligent about your driving experience, you may often wonder, “what are the most important items that should be in my car at all times?” The answer to this question may depend heavily on your typical routines, your values, and your daily life. However, there are a few essentials that you should never be without. If you are one of those people who keeps their car full of junk, you may want to think about including a thorough car-cleaning in your near future. Not only is having a messy car a daily stress, but it can also hinder your ability to get through an emergency; leaving no room for the essentials that are needed for your safety in emergencies can be more than an inconvenience in the long run. Here are 10 items that you should keep in your car at all times. A spare tire & a spare tire kit ... read more

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Auto Info
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