Van Nuys Auto Repair & Service Center

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Van Nuys CA: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Van Nuys CA motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new cars are more expensive, people in the Los Angeles area are driving their old cars longer. The average car is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in Los Angeles have more than 75,000 miles. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today's cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on goin'. Give AutoAid & Rescue a call to schedule your next maintenance. 14526 Erwin Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 81 ... read more

With the recent focus in Tarzana on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Everyone in Tarzana knows that tires wear out, but we all want to make them last as long as possible because they're fairly expensive to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated tires last longer. Under-inflated tires will wear out more quickly. Some people in Tarzana wonder if there is benefit to adding a few extra pounds of pressure when they fill up their tires. But actually, there isn't. In fact, there are very good reasons not to over-inflate your tires. For one, the middle of the tread will wear unevenly because the full tread is not contacting the road properly. That also adversely affects your handling. Every vehicle in the Tarzana area has a sticker on the driver's side door jamb that tells you the manufactruer's ... read more

New Teen Drivers, want to know and learn more about your new driving machine this summer? Call Jack or David at Autoaid (818-901-1113), bring your car and we'll show you. NO CHARGE

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So you have some exciting plans for the CA weekend. You’re going to take some of your Van Nuys, CA friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you’ve gotten the boat all ready. And you haven’t forgotten about your tow vehicle. You’ve gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. But you want to make sure that your sedan maintenance is up to date. Think about it – heavy traffic on the way out of Van Nuys. There’s hilly terrain as you get to the lake. Some dirt roads – and its going to be pretty hot in Van Nuys this weekend. And all the time you’ll be towing around several thousand extra pounds. That all adds up a lot of severe strain on your engine, brakes and transmission. Let’s just consider the transmission. It’s going to be working overtime, spending more time in lower gears. The internal transmission temperatru ... read more

Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in Los Angeles, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do. Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident: When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the scene of an accident in Van Nuys is considered a crime - even if it’s not your fault. And hit and run penalties are fairly severe, possibly resulting in steep fines, loss of your CA driver’s license or even jail time. Your jurisdiction may require that you try to help someone who is injured by calling for help or performing first aid if you are able. Warn other Encino and Tarzana motorists by putting out flares, using your flashers or lifting your hood. Call Los Angeles emergency services as soon as possible. Tell the operator if medical or fire help ... read more

Summer vacation times are nearly here! Whether you're planning for long distance summer travel, or just running errands on a hot day, you don't want to be left stranded in the summer heat.  Now is the time to "summerize" your car and make sure the entire family is ready for any journey. Jody DeVere, President and CEO of AskPatty.com, knows what it's like to take a road trip with the kids buckled up in back. "If you've ever driven more than a few hours straight with kids in tow, be prepared for anything that can happen on the road. To help reduce the stress of summertime travel, here are some planning tips to help you get organized ahead of time." 1) Plan your route ... read more

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