Simple Tips for Preventing a Vehicle Breakdown
No one wants to experience a breakdown—especially breaking down on I-8 in the middle of the desert with no water! Whether you’re taking an extended road trip or just driving across town, you want your car to be as reliable as possible. Fortunately, by understanding the most common causes of breakdowns and understanding how to…
Should You Get Your Car Repaired – Or Buy a New One?
If your car is older and you’re facing repair bill after repair bill, you may wonder whether to repair it again or replace it. A new car would be nice, but is it necessarily the best decision? Maybe you’d be better off just doing another repair. Since everyone’s situation is different, there’s no clear-cut answer;…
Is Vehicle Maintenance Really Worth the Cost?
With our busy lives and numerous expenses, it’s easy to overlook the importance of routine maintenance. However, putting off maintenance items is one of the most common reasons many people end up needing expensive repairs. Especially when coupled with ignoring signs of developing issues like squeaks, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights, putting off maintenance often…
How Can I Save Money on Car Repairs?
Car repairs are always inconvenient and often expensive. Is there anything you can do to cut the costs to your time and wallet? Believe it or not, the best way to save money is by following your manufacturer’s recommended service intervals. Scheduled maintenance ensures your car is treated proactively, rather than reactively. It helps you…
Are Old Tires Safe?
You likely know the dangers of bald or under-inflated tires, but what about old tires? Do tires have an “expiration date?” Are they still safe to drive on? The answer might surprise you. The Dangers of Old Tires Older tires are substantially more likely to fail than newer tires. Why? Tires are mostly made from…
So, I Got A Bad Review, Now What?
Seeing a bad review on one’s business is disappointing and can create some angst. However, bad reviews are actually useful and even necessary. Useful from the standpoint of being a tool to help improve the business and address a shortcoming, even if it is a perceived shortcoming and is not really the reality of a…
How Much To…?
One of the most common calls we receive from people contain the question, “How much to…?” do whatever they believe they need to have done on their car. The question is reasonable and understandable but it is also unprofessional to answer in most cases. Things like an oil change, fluid exchange, alternator and battery test…
USED CAR BUYING ADVICE. USED CAR PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION. Part 2
In a previous blog post we covered some signs to look for when shopping for a used car such as maintenance records, wear on the brake pedal, mileage, and driving habits of the previous owner. Previous post here: https://www.yumacarcare.com/car-advice/used-car-buying-advice-used-car-pre-purchase-inspection/ There are many more areas that can be looked at without having to be a…
Used Car Buying Advice. Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection.
One of the most heartbreaking stories we hear at Accurate Automotive are the ones from vehicle owners that ‘Just bought the car, please check it over for me”. It is likely either you or someone you know has gone through the following experience at one time or another. The vehicle is recently purchased and it…
What Is The Correct Tire Pressure For My Car?
Correct tire pressures are a critical aspect for safety and tire wear. Too much pressure and you risk a dangerous blowout and incorrect tire wear and too little tire pressure actually causes the same issues, risk of tire failure and even worse tire wear. You may recall a number of years ago the rollover accidents…