Auto Repair and Auto Care Tips
Simi Valley Customer Detective Work
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Bill’s Quality Auto Care in Simi Valley CA is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.
Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom....
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Looking Down the Road – Headlamps
If you’ve ever been driving around Simi Valley and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness which can be distracting and will...
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Economics of Maintenance For Simi Valley Auto Owners
Buying a new car in Simi Valley is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?
People in Simi Valley who’ve been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be...
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Ethics of Automotive Repair in Simi Valley
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Simi Valley automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either.
Unfortunately,...
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Make Your Battery Last
Today’s report from Bill’s Quality Auto Care is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn’t. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent...
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Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Simi Valley?
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Simi Valley?
Is it:
Stereo
Wheels
Air Bag
DVD System
Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Simi Valley – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across...
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Are There Blind Spots In Simi Valley CA?
Everyone in Simi Valley CA has blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Jessica Simpson. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Simi Valley.
First let’s talk about our own blinds spots,...
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How Your Check Engine Light Works
Have you ever had an experience like this in Simi Valley CA? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing!
You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed...
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Emergency Items For Your SUV
Local Moorpark roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.
Your close-to-home kit for around Simi Valley...
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ICE – In Case Of Emergency In Simi Valley CA
Sometimes the unthinkable happens in Simi Valley CA. A terrible accident and those involved aren’t able to provide rescuers with emergency contact information.
You have people in the Simi Valley CA area who you’ll want to be contacted to arrange help, give consent to treatment, and inform...
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Defensive Driving In Simi Valley CA
There was a man in Moorpark who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home – so he moved. (Just Kidding!)
When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local CA highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Simi Valley,...
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Hey Simi Valley Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Simi Valley?
Is it:
A Hamburger;
Coffee;
A Soft Drink, or
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’,...
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Budgeting for Maintenance In Simi Valley CA
Life’s full of surprises in Simi Valley CA, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Bill’s Quality Auto Care of Simi Valley CA and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care.
Everyone in Simi Valley CA does...
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Maintaining Your Older Car In Simi Valley CA
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Simi Valley CA: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Simi Valley CA motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car.
Because...
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Tire Maintenance In Thousand Oaks
With the recent focus in Thousand Oaks on improving fuel economy, we’ve been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.
Everyone in Thousand Oaks knows that tires wear out, but we all want to make them last as long as possible because they’re fairly expensive to replace....
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When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
Hey Moorpark, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our CA streets? How can you tell on your SUV?
While there may be legal requirements for the Moorpark area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.
2/32 is the depth of the tire tread wear indicator...
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On Board Diagnostics For Your SUV
Make an appointment with Bill’s Quality Auto Care to have your on board diagnostics analyzed. 2016 Donville Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 520-7818
Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Simi Valley CA who need answers about...
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Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Bill’s Quality Auto Care
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your SUV into Bill’s Quality Auto Care for a check up. 2016 Donville Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 520-7818
Today we’re talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. You...
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Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Bill’s Quality Auto Care
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your SUV into Bill’s Quality Auto Care for a check up. 2016 Donville Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 520-7818
Today we’re talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. You...
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Questions To Ask Your Simi Valley Service Advisor
We find that a lot of Simi Valley service and repair at Bill’s Quality Auto Care are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions, but don’t want to be embarrassed or to seem pushy. Cars are very complicated and there’s more to know...
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