Posts Tagged ‘auto’
Gas vs. Diesel
October 2, 2012 | 
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Whether you're a San Francisco driver shopping for a replacement vehicle or an industry professional, you probably already know that diesel engines are more efficient than gas engines. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Industry Info/Tips | 
Tags: auto, bay area, diesel, engine, gas, parts, san francisco | 
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When to Replace Your Brake Pads
Is using used brake parts for your car OK? Not all brake noises are created “equal.” Some indicate serious malfunctions that require a mechanic’s touch ASAP; others indicate a minor problem – or perhaps no problem at all. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Automotive Tips, Industry Info/Tips, Used Cars/Car Parts | Tags: auto, bay area, brakes, eco friendly, recycle, repair | Comments Closed
Leave Auto Dismantling to the Pros!
Airbags can eject with ferocious force – they have to, to protect drivers and passengers subjected to sudden collisions. When dismantle your car, you could inadvertently deploy an airbag right in your face and seriously hurt yourself. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Automotive Tips, Industry Info/Tips | Tags: air bag, auto, battery, bay area, dismantling, san francisco, transmission | Comments Closed
DIY Car Battery Care: 6 Crucial Tips
You're a Bay Area automotive enthusiast, and you want to check/repair a possibly damaged car battery. Here are 6 important tips for DIY car battery repair. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Trip Essentials: Ultimate Emergency Car Kit
Whether you're planning a brief jaunt up to the country, a jag down to San Diego to visit your sister, or a cross-country sightseeing journey… you need essential “stuff” in your car in the event that the disaster befalls you. So what should be in your emergency kit? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Automotive Tips | Tags: auto, car, driving tips, maintenance, road trip, travel | 1 Comment »
Run-Flat Tires: The Safest Choice for Roadside Changes?
There is nothing more exasperating than pulling over on a busy highway and discovering that one of your tires has blown out. Most Bay Area drivers don’t know the first thing about how to change a flat tire or deal with a tire blowout. To that end, many people are turning to new kind of device to help drivers get through flat tire emergencies. This is called a run-flat tire. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Industry Info/Tips | Tags: auto, auto parts, car, car dismantling, driving, parts recycling, suv, truck, used cars | Comments Closed
Should I Donate, Trade or Sell My Used Car?
Your once spanking new car is not so spanking new anymore. Your needs have changed, your car has changed, and you are at a different place in your life. But the question looms: what should you do with your used auto? The answer is not always necessarily simple… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Automotive Recycling News | Tags: auto, car, dismantling, donate, recycling, sell, suv, tax credit, trade, truck | 2 Comments »
Bay Area Auto Recycling Is Awesome for the Environment
Perhaps you have an old clunker that's been sitting out on the lawn for few weeks (or, heaven forbid, months!). Your Bay Area neighbors are beginning to complain. Or maybe your car was seriously dinged up or even totaled in an accident, and you really just need to get rid of it and get a new car. But you are stuck with the vexing problem of what to do with the old one. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Automotive Recycling News | Tags: auto, bay area, car, cash, dismantling, parts, recycling, san francisco, truck | Comments Closed
California Approves Extremely Aggressive Vehicle Emission Regulations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved new California regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by mandating that automakers put more hybrid and electric cars on CA's roads by 2025. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: air, auto, bay area, california, car, eco, electric, emission, environment, greenhouse, hybrid, parts, recycling, suv, truck | Comments Closed
Winter Auto Maintenance Tips for the Lazy Man (or Woman)
Believe it or not, it’s already December. Yikes. The cold, chilly, brisk, sleety, and otherwise skuzzy weather is here with more on its way, so now is the time to engage in proactive auto maintenance to protect your vehicle and your family on the road. Here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry »
