Fall and Spring Checkup In Simi Valley

Fall and Spring Checkup In Simi Valley

When I was a kid in Simi Valley, 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 Bill’s Quality Auto Care for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal... 
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Looking Down the Road – Headlamps

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

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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Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Simi Valley?

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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Hey Simi Valley Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?

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

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

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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The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Simi Valley Drivers

The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Simi Valley Drivers

People in Simi Valley have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Simi Valley are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000... 
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Simi Valley Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

Simi Valley Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules. The regular schedule and the severe service schedule. It’d be wrong for us to tell you that everyone in Moorpark always needs to follow the severe service schedule – but its wishful thinking to say that the regular schedule... 
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Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Simi Valley

Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Simi Valley

No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice to Simi Valley residents and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then... 
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