Over the Long Haul, Read the Manual - Practically
everything you need to know about keeping your car happy and healthy over the
long haul is in your owner's manual. The problem is that most people never
read the owner's manual. So why don't you dig it out and see what you should
be (or should have been) doing? In the meantime, there are some basics that
need regular attention. With our AllData System we can help you do this.
AllData Automotive Information System
Redwood General is equipped with an automotive system that provides detail
automotive information about every car built in the last 20 years. The AllData
system even lists high-tech specialty lubricants required for your particular
car. Other information includes vehicle-specific repair and diagnostic
information and factor issues Technical Service Bulletins, including 'silent'
recalls.
The bottom line is efficient, dependable and cost
effective service for you.
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High Mileage Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance - Fixing
your present vehicle at Redwood General saves money. Most of us want to get
the most out or our motoring dollar. One of the best ways to do this is
extending the life of your current vehicle. With new car prices in the United
States averaging $20,000+, money invested in keeping your existing vehicle in
good shape could save you hundreds - even thousands - of dollars a year. When
you consider the true cost of buying a new car (price of the car, sales tax,
license and registration fees, insurance) it is not difficult to justify
investing a few hundred dollars to repair your present vehicle.
Safety and Schedule Maintenance - The safety aspect of
properly maintaining your vehicle, especially if it has high mileage, should
not be overlooked. Failing brakes, exhaust leaks and other problems can be
prevented by following sound car care practices. Unfortunately, most
manufacturers only provide maintenance guidelines for the first 100,000 miles
or so. Clear procedures for maintenance beyond this mileage do not exist. At
best, manufacturers provide interval service schedules, such as every 15,000
miles. These schedules should be followed whenever possible. By doing so, you
can reasonably expect thousands more satisfactory miles from your vehicle.
High Mileage Inspection and Evaluation - If your vehicle
has passed the 100,000 mile mark and you want to significantly prolong its
useful life, it's time to have it thoroughly evaluated by one of Redwood
General's processional automotive technicians who can recommend needed repairs
or service. We are equipped to perform this service. We employ technicians who
use factory level information detailing your vehicle's service requirements.
Our high-mileage inspection and evaluation goes beyond cursory "once-overs"
and is designed to get to the root of potential problems. Ask one of Redwood
General's service advisers or technicians to show you exactly what is involved
in this service. He or she will be happy to go over the evaluation form with
you before you OK the inspection. We will provide you with a comprehensive
estimate for any work recommended as a result of you vehicle's checkup. We
will tell you about repairs that are necessary today, and also alert you to
items that are potential problem areas you may want to address
today for more trouble-free miles tomorrow. Naturally, you make the decision
as to what work is actually performed. Working together we can add years to
the life of your car or truck.
Smog Test Station and Repair - Yes, Redwood General is a
Gold Shield approved test and repair station licensed by the
Bureau of Automotive Repair. At Redwood General we will
(with your approval) do a pretest to make sure the vehicle will pass the new
Smog Test II. If the vehicle fails, we will give you a written estimate of
what it will take to pass Smog Test II.
