Van Nuys Auto Repair & Service Center

Car accidents happen for three primary reasons. Poor or neglected vehicle maintenance, driving distractions and simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Poor or neglected car maintenance would include, worn wipers affecting visibility, worn tires affecting road traction especially during bad weather, worn brakes affecting stopping on demand, worn belts affecting potential loss of power steering, lights (failed alternator), overheating causing engine failure. You can eliminate up to 90% of these failures by simply having a professional mechanic inspect your vehicle at least twice a year. Distractions needless to say fall in numerous categories, namely texting, phoning, eating and applying makeup while driving. Can these things be done before or after getting behind the wheel? Absolutely! So why not Just do it and live a longer, healthier and happier life

I am not in the employment or recruiting field. But I have been working---in some form or another---coming up on 40 years. I have interviewed, been interviewed and read about the new work force coming out of our colleges. At the same time, I see all the inspirational advice coming from the experts, the thinkers and the influencers. Well, here is some homespun logical advice from a dad. A quick set up. My overachieving college senior daughter “texted” me frantically this morning concerning a critical job fair today at her school. Apparently, she had “blown” it. She had nothing to wear and did not conduct in depth research on the 250 companies who would recruiting today. All is lost. You see, as an “overachiever” and I mean it---an overachiever---straight “A’s” scholarships, Phi Beta Kappa, she really knows nothing about what is required in the working world. To be sure, her skill set will transfer nicely and she will be wildly successful one day. But, our high powered kids never had t ... read more