Maintenance
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We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Castro Valley. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be org...Published on: Nov 20, 2012 -
If you're reading this article in Castro Valley, 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 profe...Published on: Jan 10, 2013 -
If you are a driver in Castro Valley and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor o...Published on: Jan 23, 2013 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Building customers for life for a checkup and he sai...Published on: Feb 05, 2013 -
High gas prices in Castro Valley increase the cost of living for California drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a l...Published on: Feb 22, 2013 -
Sometimes we hear people in Castro Valley 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...Published on: Mar 15, 2013 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the California news. Castro Valley people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a ...Published on: Jun 12, 2013 -
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: Jul 16, 2013 -
We live 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 way...Published on: Sep 13, 2013 -
The median age for cars in the Castro Valley, California area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Building customers for life we hear reports that those numbers continue to r...Published on: Oct 18, 2013 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Nov 20, 2013 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Nov 28, 2013 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Castro Valley?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surp...Published on: Dec 27, 2013
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California service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Castro Valley drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of...Published on: Feb 04, 2014
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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: Mar 18, 2014 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Castro Valley residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Castro Valley residents still might want to know about. For t...Published on: Mar 27, 2014
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So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Castro Valley?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that a...Published on: Apr 09, 2014
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The hottest California news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Castro Valley. If you feel like most of your...Published on: May 30, 2014 -
Sometimes busy Castro Valley 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 Mo...Published on: Dec 25, 2014
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A generation ago, Castro Valley drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot...Published on: Mar 25, 2015