Maintenance
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As Sierra Vista consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in AZ, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move...Published on: Dec 09, 2009 -
At Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair we've had a lot of Sierra Vista customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been buil...Published on: Dec 23, 2009 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Sierra Vista drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedu...Published on: Jan 06, 2010
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The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Sierra Vista, AZ: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great fo...Published on: Feb 10, 2010 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Sierra Vista?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that al...Published on: Apr 23, 2010 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Sierra Vista?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpa...Published on: Apr 30, 2010
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People in Sierra Vista 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 ...Published on: May 26, 2010 -
Buying a new car in Sierra Vista 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 y...Published on: Jul 09, 2010
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If you've ever been driving around Sierra Vista and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just p...Published on: Jul 23, 2010 -
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...Published on: Sep 29, 2010
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Myths passed around our Sierra Vista, AZ community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for au...Published on: Dec 07, 2010 -
These days many people in the Sierra Vista area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started wit...Published on: Jan 18, 2011
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Every Sierra Vista 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: Fi...Published on: Aug 26, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Sierra Vista service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. ...Published on: Dec 28, 2011 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Sierra Vista residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to ...Published on: Feb 28, 2012 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the AZ news. Sierra Vista people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governmen...Published on: Mar 08, 2012
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High gas prices in Sierra Vista increase the cost of living for AZ drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger por...Published on: Mar 22, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Apr 11, 2012
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There's a segment of the Sierra Vista area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg')...Published on: Jun 13, 2012 -
Today in our Arizona Auto and Radiator Repair blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Sierra Vista with recom...Published on: Aug 16, 2012