Affordable Foreign Auto Repair San Diego

Why pay foreign auto repair dealer prices when we have technicians who are ASE certified and factory trained to repair and service all makes and models of Japanese cars.

Over 20 Years of Experience in Foreign Auto Repair San Diego!
Fast & Friendly Service. $10 Oil Change w/Repair New Customers!

Your neighborhood repair & service shop, San Diego. Our auto repair technicians specialize in transmission repair, brake repair, electrical system repair, muffler repair, exhaust repair and engine repair and more. (A list of some repair & services) A&A Japanese Car Specialists is your place for complete auto repair & service in San Diego. We are centrally located off of Miramar Rd. (Map). Call us at 858-549-9020 or email us and we will get you back on the road!

858-549-9020

New Customers $10 Oil Change w/Repair! We service and repair these Japanese Car Makes & Models:

With A&A Auto Repair you are never far away from great pricing and great service. New Customers Oil Change Special!

TIPS & TRICKS: Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Auto

The upkeep of your vehicle can be quite an expense - from initial purchase to insurance to maintenance. And sometimes we get the sinking feeling that every time we need an auto repair, we’re going to get taken for a ride. Actually there are some ways to make sure you don’t get a raw deal when dealing with a local auto repair shop.

After you get recommendations for honest auto repair mechanics - such as A&A Japanese, check out the prices for certain jobs at other shops. It’s always smart to get a second opinion for auto repairs.

How about some preventative medicine? Keep your gas tank filled. This will help you avoid the gas line freezing up in cold weather. Also, driving on “fumes” allows little pieces of dirt at the bottom of your gas tank to run through the fuel lines with the last drops of gas. This debris clogs up the fuel filter and can cause carburetor damage as well.

Sometimes a problem with your car’s electrical system results from a simple blown fuse. Check to see if you have any blown fuses before investing in a tow truck!

--Keep track of how much oil and oil changes your car needs. A sudden change in oil consumption means to see a technician.
--Save your brakes by having your brake fluid changed every 30,000 miles.
--Check your tire pressure once a month. This simple maintenance check can add up savings at the gas pump!
--Stop and go traffic causes excess wear and tear on your vehicle. Go ahead and give your car a nice twenty minute ride at 55 mph on the highway every couple weeks if you “major” in short trips.

There are other ways to save money on car expenses. Let’s look at the insurance payments.

If you’ve budgeted for possible out-of-pocket expenses in case of a car accident, you might want to consider increasing your insurance deductible to $500. This will lower the cost of your insurance.

Talk to your insurance agent. If your car is as old as the hills, you might want to drop collision coverage to save money.

Before you purchase from a dealer, ask about the dealer's return policy, get it in writing and read it carefully. Dealers are not required by law to give used car buyers a three-day right to cancel.

Visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov to find cars that are fuel efficient. Each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.10 per gallon for gas.

In most cases, using cruise control on the highway will save gas and replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. This isn’t going to cost you an arm or leg either.

Carfax.com shares info on inspecting a used car to make sure you get the best deal.

When you consider all the ways you can save money on your current vehicle, you might be persuaded to put away the extra each month for a new car down the road!

Submitted by: Jeff Slokum
This article provided courtesy of http://www.car-alarm-guide.net
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Auto Repair: How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change?

It’s all about beating the clock.” This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate auto mechanic. If you have ever wondered why your car doesn’t get fixed correctly, or all your concerns weren’t addressed, you can blame, in part, the flat-rate pay structure.

Flat-rate simply means that your auto mechanic is paid a flat fee for a particular repair, regardless of how long the repair actually takes. In other words, if your car needs a water pump, which pays two hours of labor, and the auto mechanic completes the job in one hour, he gets paid for two

In theory, this can work to your advantage. If the job takes longer, you still only pay the “predetermined” labor amount. In THEORY, not reality! The flat-rate pay structure is designed to drive productivity. It’s very effective. The flat-rate pay system encourages technicians to work hard and fast, but it does not promote quality. In terms of getting your car fixed correctly, the flat-rate pay structure has disastrous effects. Flat-rate auto mechanics are constantly looking for shortcuts to beat the clock in order to maximize the number of hours they bill. Experienced flat-rate technicians can bill anywhere from 16 to 50 hours in an 8 hour day.

It’s these shortcuts and the breakneck speed at which flat rate technicians work that result in some of the most idiotic mistakes. In the rapid-fire pace of a shop I’ve witnessed auto mechanic start engines with no oil change and no oil. I’ve seen transmissions dropped, smashing into little pieces onto the shop floor. And I’ve seen cars driven right through bay doors—all in the name of “beating the clock.”

The high-speed environment and the subsequent shortcuts illustrate the devastating effects of the flat-rate, sales-driven pay structure on the quality of auto repairs.

No wonder even an oil change gets screwed up!

Here at A&A Japanese, our Oil Change price is up front (plus we have special first time offer Oil Change for new customers in San Diego!) and so our our labor estimates. Never wonder again what you will pay or worry about quick fixes on flat rates.

Submitted by: Theodore Olson
Theodore Olson Repair Trust Making Sense of http://www.repairtrust.com/ Ted Olson holds extensive certifications from Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, GM, and ASE. He is the author of eight books and numerous articles on the auto mechanic service industry

At A&A Japanese Car Specialists we know you’re faced with many many hassles and frustrations following a car breakdown. We will help you feel at ease with the car repair process, paperwork, tune-ups and details. Our goal is to restore your vehicle back to condition in a timely and efficient manner and get you back on the road as soon as possible.

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