High gas prices in Riverside increase the cost of living for CA drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portio...
Riverside area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ne...
Every Riverside car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First...
Sometimes busy Riverside residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around CA in a Model T, you m...
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Riverside?Is it:
Stereo
Wheels
Air Bag
DVD System
Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpasse...
A generation ago, Riverside drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot les...
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's California Smog & Automotive Institute article: ...
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Riverside, CA, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is...
Buying a new car in Riverside 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 ...
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...
People in Riverside 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 are now recommending much hig...
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The...
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the CA news. Riverside people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government r...
If you're reading this article in Riverside, CA, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional serv...
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...
As Riverside consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in CA, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on...
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...
Riverside consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are ...
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Riverside area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Riverside drivers have experienced the ...
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