Service Standards
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Some Riverside vehicle owners wonder why California Smog & Automotive Institute and other Riverside auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Californ...Published on: Jul 23, 2015 -
All CA pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not for...Published on: Jul 03, 2017 -
When you drop your vehicle off at California Smog & Automotive Institute in Riverside, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. California Smog & Automotive Institute profe...Published on: Oct 15, 2017 -
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Riverside, CA, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what...Published on: Jul 21, 2019 -
Riverside drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of know...Published on: Jun 28, 2020
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We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the ...Published on: Jul 26, 2020 -
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at California Smog & Automotive Institute is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch o...Published on: Apr 25, 2021
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There are some things drivers should know about Riverside car service and repair. First and foremost, California Smog & Automotive Institute cares about you and your family's safety. And we really a...Published on: May 23, 2021
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We find that a lot of Riverside drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles a...Published on: Dec 26, 2021
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We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Riverside. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an...Published on: May 15, 2022
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A big part of the service we provide at California Smog & Automotive Institute for our Riverside customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're alwa...Published on: Aug 27, 2023