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A Few Basic Tips on Preventing Automobile Theft

A Few Basic Tips on Preventing Automobile Theft

Whenever you leave your car, always take your keys with you, lock all the doors, place everything that could attract the attention of thieves into the trunk, and select parking areas that are busy and well-lit. Never leave the car running when you are not in it, even for a few minutes. Never leave personal [...]

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It Takes a Community

It Takes a Community

s we approach the season of giving thanks, we at Plaza Automotive want to thank the organizations in our community whose passion and compassion inspire hope, meaning and joy to those at risk, in transition, and to our community.

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Stay Cool This Summer

Stay Cool This Summer

Help your car get through the summer Let’s face it: when it’s hot, hot, hot outside, and you’ve been stuck in the car for hours slogging through a Sigalert with three rowdy kids, one slobbering canine and a grouchy in-law, having working AC might just be the only thing that keeps you from that one-way [...]

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Top 10 Ways To Save Money on Gas

Stretch your gas mileage to stretch your gas dollars. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that – an estimate. These gas mileage tips can help you reduce the amount of gas you use. If you are already following these tips, you are probably getting the best gas mileage [...]

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3 Out of 4 Car Safety Seats are Not Used Properly

3 Out of 4 Car Safety Seats are Not Used Properly

Are Your Children Safe in Your Car? 3 Out of 4 Car Safety Seats are Not Used Properly Thousands of children are injured or killed each year because they are not properly secured in their child seat. In California, children MUST be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint (safety seat or booster seat) IN [...]

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9 Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Healthy

Most of us are looking for ways to cut costs in this economy. Don’t let your car become a drain on your pocketbook simply because you avoided regular vehicle maintenance. You can prolong the life of your car and save money in the long run by following a few simple routine maintenance tips.   Inspect [...]

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San Pedro Auto Repair Shop Gives Tips for Driving on Hills

Did you know you can limit vehicle problems and save money just by driving on hills properly? In fact, driving on hills affects many vital components of your car, and the damage adds up over time. You can minimize this damage by following some simple tips from your local San Pedro auto repair shop to [...]

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Engine Diagnostics: Know Your Check Engine Lights and the Risks of Ignoring Them

If you’ve ever had your Check Engine light turn on, you know it can be both frustrating and confusing. How are you supposed to know if it’s a minor problem or a major issue you need to deal with immediately? Common causes of a Check Engine light range from problems with the emission control system [...]

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Palos Verdes Auto Repair Center Keeps Drivers Safe After Daylight Savings Time

November 7 is the end of daylight savings time this year. Your Long Beach auto repair center advises you to take extra precaution during this time of year to keep you, your family, other drivers, and pedestrians safe. According to studies by the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), car accidents increase when daylight savings ends. [...]

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San Pedro Driving Safety Tips for Back-to-School

It’s that time of year again—time for the kids to go back to school and time to be alert when driving them to and from school. Driving safely is always important, but we all must be even more alert when driving with children and when driving in school zones. Here are some San Pedro driving [...]

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San Pedro Auto Repair: Back to School Vehicle Maintenance Tips

Proper maintenance can be the difference between your vehicle lasting five years or fifteen years. It can also be the difference between you and your family being safe or in a dangerous situation. Here are 10 back to school vehicle maintenance tips from your San Pedro auto repair center to help you be proactive about [...]

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Start Your Summer Vacation Safely With San Pedro Automotive Maintenance

Many of us have our “dream vacation” planned out for the summer. It may involve hopping in the car to drive across the country to visit friends or family, or simply a drive up the coast from Southern California to San Francisco. Whatever your “dream vacation” is, don’t let it turn into a nightmare because [...]

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10 Tire Safety Tips

Stay safe, avoid accidents, and prevent breakdowns this summer by following these ten simple San Pedro tire safety tips: 1. Tire Pressure: Check your tire pressure once a month to avoid underinflation, which is the leading cause of tire failure. Underinflation adversely affects vehicle handling and gas mileage. It results in uneven and premature tire [...]

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