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Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

Posted August 26, 2010 1:43 PM / Category - Maintenance

We're living in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and we want to make them last as long as possible - and we want to make keeping them as cheap as possible. When talking cars, it's all about preventive maintenance. There is an old saying that says, "a stitch in…

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ICE - In Case Of Emergency In San Diego CA

Posted August 18, 2010 3:44 PM / Category - Monitoring System

Sometimes the unthinkable happens in San Diego CA. A terrible accident and those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with emergency contact information. You have people in the area who you'll want to contact to arrange help, give consent to treatment, and inform paramedics of medical conditions, allergies or medications. Too often, our CA police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses and cell phone directories for clues – often wasting…

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Lease verses Buy

Posted August 13, 2010 1:18 PM / Category - Automotive News

Lease? Or buy? It's always a tough question for residents in the San Diego area. But here are a few ideas that'll make the choice more clear. Either option gives you a choice of how you might finance your car. If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the car, with maybe an initial down payment, then monthly payments on the balance that pays down the loan principal, and the finance charge. If you lease, you're financing the portion of the cost of the car that's used up during the term…

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Hey San Diego Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?

Posted July 30, 2010 10:42 AM / Category - Maintenance

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around San Diego? Is it: A Hamburger Coffee A Soft Drink Gummy Bears Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you chose 'coffee', then give yourself an extra two points; coffee is the number one food distraction for drivers in San Diego and around the country. Food distractions cause 25 percent of all car accidents;…

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Coolant Antifreeze Service

Posted July 28, 2010 10:09 AM / Category - Cooling System

You may know that most automotive failures are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause for vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But, if you take good care of your coolant system, it will take good care of you. A car's engine creates a lot of heat - so much heat, that if it is not properly cooled, the engine can lock up, resulting in massive damage and repair bills. But when everything is working right, your engine operates at the proper…

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