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Category Archives: Car Care Tips
How Proper Maintenance Helps Resale Value
The day you bring home your new car is well-worth celebrating. The day you trade it in for a new vehicle can be just as exciting, especially if you have maintained your vehicle well over the years. Here’s why proper … Continue reading
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Tagged investment, Maintenance, resale, service tips, value
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Caring for your Car Battery in Hot Weather
Many car drivers experience problems with their car battery during the winter. Damp, cold weather can wreak havoc with this critical car part. Many an early morning has been made more stressful by a car battery that doesn’t want to … Continue reading
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Tagged battery, service tips, summer, weather
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Should You Use a Dealership or a Mechanic for Auto Repair?
When it comes to having your vehicle serviced, there are many factors to consider including price, reputation, quality, customer service, and much more. One of the major questions that car owners often ask is whether it is better to use … Continue reading
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Why and How Often Should I Use a Car Cover?
Car covers are available in a variety of different materials and are intended to protect both the exterior and the interior of your car from external pollutants and damage. Car paintwork is surprisingly vulnerable, and a car cover can protect … Continue reading
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5 Signs of Transmission Trouble
Transmission repairs and replacements can be inconvenient, expensive and quite stressful. But it beats the alternative. Here are five signs of transmission trouble from our service experts at DCH Toyota of Oxnard. Slippage. Although replacing a transmission can be expensive, … Continue reading
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Tips for Reducing Condensation in Your Fuel Tank
You’re familiar with those perspiration-like beads that form on the outside of a cold beer bottle. That’s moisture condensing out of the atmosphere. The drips can be irritating, but they won’t ruin your day. But when condensation occurs in your … Continue reading
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Understanding Winter Tire Pressure
When it comes to driving in the winter, some drivers assume that the only thing they need to worry about is keeping warm. However, the hazardous winter driving conditions present a number of different challenges, with traction being one of … Continue reading
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Ask A Technician: How Can I Protect My Car In The Heat?
Heat affects many automotive systems both under the hood and inside the cabin, but drivers can win the battle against heat by following a few simple tips from our skilled technicians at DCH Toyota of Oxnard. Engines Engines create a … Continue reading
Q&A: How often should I wash my car?
Q: How often should I wash my car? A: Based on your preference, cleaning the car is either a chore or a pleasure, but most people agree that they love to see their vehicle shiny and clean. Car detailing experts … Continue reading
Q&A: Does pollen damage my car paint?
Q: Can pollen damage my car’s paint job? A: Everyone at DCH Toyota of Oxnard knows that spring is a glorious season. After all, temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and trees pollinate. That icky yellow substance subsequently wreaks havoc on our … Continue reading