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Essential Maintenance Guide for European Vehicle Excellence 

European Auto Repair in Van Nuys, CA  European vehicles represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering, combining sophisticated technology with exceptional performance standards. At AutoAid in Van Nuys, we understand that maintaining these precision machines requires specialized knowledge and attention to detail. European manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo design their vehicles with unique […]

The Importance of Your Vehicle’s Cooling System 

Protect Your Vehicle’s Engine   Your vehicle’s cooling system is a crucial component that regulates the engine’s temperature and prevents overheating. It achieves this by circulating coolant through the engine, absorbing heat, and transferring it to the radiator for dispersion. However, if this system malfunctions, the consequences can be severe. Your engine could overheat, leading to […]

Is a Tune-Up Necessary for My Car?

With today’s modern engine and new technology, you might think “nobody does tune-ups anymore”. However, that is not the case. A tune-up is a form of maintenance that keeps your vehicle running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Just like how it is extremely important to follow scheduled maintenance, tune-ups are beneficial in a similar way. When […]

3 Tire Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Car Tires in Good Shape

Vehicle tires are not a cheap expense, which is why it is vital to keep them running in tip-top shape year after year and season after season. When your tires are cared for properly, it allows you to handle your vehicle better, increase fuel efficiency, and save money over time. Most importantly, it means increasing […]

4 Reasons Why Your Car Won’t Start

When it comes to car troubles, a hard-to-start vehicle is one of the most frustrating problems to deal with. Luckily, you can count on the certified mechanics at AutoAid to diagnose the problem and suggest the necessary repairs. For your car to get started and continue running, it needs a balance of air, fuel, and […]

Hot Weather Can Damage Your Car’s Battery

I frequently remind customers, especially those with teenagers or young adults, to make sure the kids make regularly scheduled checkups for their vehicles, especially during the hotter months. Hot weather can damage your car’s battery. Younger drivers are less likely to pay attention to how the car is functioning and more likely to drive a […]

Overheated Engine Could Mean a Kink in the Cooling System

I walked into work a few weeks ago and heard my ASE Certified Mechanic on the phone. “Is it smoking? We’ll send the tow truck to pick you up. An overheated engine could mean a kink in the cooling system. Did you have us check that the last time you came in? Oh, I see. […]

Heat Can Wreak Havoc on Your Car

We’re entering the triple-digit heat season in Southern California, and this is the time of year I begin to hear more from customers. It’s not so much that they want to stay in touch, although they like us, but that their automobile, truck, or van is experiencing problems. Part of the issue is that many […]

Why Do Many Auto Repair Shops Treat Women So Poorly?

“Why do many auto repair shops treat women so poorly?” This was the question Julie, a newer customer, asked me during our first phone call. She found out about my shop from her colleague Suzzie, a long-time customer, after going through some fairly rough experiences with other automobile repair garages. Suzzie also mentioned to her […]

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