Auto Repair in Camarillo

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Camarillo drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer.

Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years, a lot of vehicles have an electric motor that reduces steering effort and helps improve performance and handling.

The other kind of power steering is hydraulic. This is the kind most older CA vehicles — and a lot of newer ones — have. Power steering fluid is pressurized by a pump and is used to assist steering. Of course, vehicles need the right amount of fluid in the system. If it's too low, your steering is affected and you could damage your vehicle pump.

Also, power steering fluid can become corrosive over time and damage the pump, hoses and connectors, leading to leaks and repairs. Power steering service at Camarillo Car Care Center in Camarillo includes removing the contaminated fluid and replacing it with fresh fluid.

A word for Camarillo drivers about power steering pumps: Some are powered by an electric motor. Others are driven by the serpentine belt. A worn serpentine belt stresses all of the vehicle components it drives, including the power steering pump, so replace the belt at Camarillo Car Care Center as advised to avoid undue repairs.

Losing your power steering while driving in Camarillo can be unsettling – just remember that you can still steer, it'll just be harder. Check with your service advisor at Camarillo Car Care Center to see if it's time to service your vehicle's power steering system.

In addition to power steering service, at Camarillo Car Care Center we offer comprehensive automotive services.

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Camarillo Car Care Center
805-482-2853
2739 Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
www.camarillocarcare.com

There are so many tire choices in the Camarillo area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Camarillo area folks so you want do it right.

Tip: talk with your friendly and knowledgeable Camarillo Car Care Center tire professional. He'll help you sort through the choices.

Here are some of the issues you'll talk about: One is size – you know, all those numbers on the side of the tire. The right size is . All new vehicles are required to have stability control which, along with other important safety systems, is calibrated to work with specific tire sizes. Your Camarillo tire professional can help stay within manufacturer's specifications or program a different tire size into your vehicle's computer.

And you'll want to discuss how and where you drive to determine the type of tire you need: summer, winter,  all season tires or all-terrain. There are tires for every Camarillo auto owner's needs.

Like we said, tires are a big investment, so you want to get a good value on tires. Now that doesn't always mean the cheapest tire. A top tier tire from Camarillo Car Care Center will last a long time and give Camarillo drivers good performance throughout its life. Tires sold in Camarillo bargain tire shops may not live up to that promise. Again, your friendly and knowledgeable Camarillo Car Care Center tire professional can give you options that offer the best long-term value within your immediate budget.

Last, with a 2-wheel drive vehicle, it's to always replace both tires on an axle. Modern sensors and computer safety systems for vehicle brakes, stability and traction control need both tires to have the same amount of wear to work properly. And always put the new tires on the rear so you don't fishtail in a turn. With all-wheel drive you should replace all four tires at the same time.

Schedule a tire inspection at Camarillo Car Care Center to see how much life is left in your vehicle tires and seek the help of a professional when choosing new shoes for your vehicle.

Give us a call.

Camarillo Car Care Center
2739 Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-482-2853
www.camarillocarcare.com