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Busted In Philadelphia: The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Philadelphia cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more ti...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

How to Save Gas in Philadelphia

{{ image('NDI0') }} High PA gas prices have hit most of our budgets here in Philadelphia. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in some ot...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles

Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: May 20, 2024

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Nov 03, 2023

The Preferred Auto Specialists Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Philadelphia drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and...
Published on: Sep 27, 2023

Customer Detective Work Helps Preferred Auto Specialists Help You

One might say the most challenging part of being your friendly and knowledgeable Preferred Auto Specialists in Philadelphia is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch ...
Published on: Sep 23, 2023

Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair

Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and expensiv...
Published on: May 15, 2023

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Feb 17, 2023