Posted on 5/21/2010
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Camarillo CA: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Camarillo 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 Thousand Oaks area are driving their old cars longer. The average car is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in Thousand Oaks 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 Camarillo Car Care Center a call to schedule your next maintenance. 2739 Daily Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 805-482-2853 Some owner's manuals don't speci ... read more
Posted on 5/14/2010
There are some things Thousand Oaks consumers should know about Camarillo automotive service and repair. First and foremost, Camarillo Car Care Center cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Camarillo Car Care Center in Camarillo wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for years to come. Building on that foundation, there are some things that would help you understand the auto service and repair business better. First, it can be really hard to fix cars. The days of shade tree mechanics are long gone. The majority of automotive systems are computerized. It takes a lot of training and very expensive equipment to diagnose and repair modern vehicles. The technicians that work for Camarillo Car Care Center need extensive computer training - not just how to run the diagnostic systems, but also searching for the right parts, networking ... read more
Posted on 5/12/2010
We get a lot of questions about servicing your car at AutoNetTV. One that we get asked the most is: Do you have to take your car to the nearest Camarillo dealer for service and repair? We've all asked ourselves that at one time or another. Of course, any new car dealer in Camarillo would like to have your service business, but there are a lot of reasons to turn to the automotive aftermarket for routine maintenance services as well as repairs. First, let's get some terms straight. New car dealers and manufacturers are referred to as Original Equipment - or OE providers. Everybody else is in the automotive Aftermarket. That includes auto parts stores, quick lubes, tire and service, and repair centers. It's important to know how the automotive industry works. Most car manufacturers don't actually make their own parts and none of them make all of the parts they use. Instead, there are over 5,000 manufactur ... read more