Posted on 7/26/2021

Cruise control can be a huge support in certain situations. The cruise control function enables you to operate your vehicle at a steady speed without your foot resting on the acceleration pedal. Cruise control gives your leg plenty of time to relax and enables you to focus on handling the steering wheel. If this feature is so exceptional, you might be wondering why aren't we always employing cruise control? As fantastic as cruise control is, certain circumstances are not safe to engage the feature. Let's go over when you should and shouldn't use cruise control. When to Use Cruise Control On Long Road Trips. It's helpful to give your muscles a bit of a break when you are on the road for an extended period. Cruise control is a valuable feature that can alleviate the strain of long driving stints. There is Light Traffic. Cruise control lets you enjoy "cruising" on open roads and helps you maintain a consistent speed. The Road is Straight and Lev ... read more
Posted on 6/28/2021

Regular car maintenance helps ensure that your car components are working correctly and reduces the chances of unprecedented car breakdowns. Suffice to say, power steering fluid flush is one of the most important yet usually overlooked maintenance services that every modern car, truck, and SUV requires. What is a Power Steering Fluid Flush Anyway? A power steering fluid is a hydraulic solution present in the steering system, which forms a hydraulic link between the front and the steering wheel. It also plays a crucial role in lubricating the moving components within the system, preventing friction. With everyday use, the fluid levels will go down, get dirty, and be contaminated, significantly reducing its efficiency. Then, a power steering fluid flush service becomes a matter of urgency. What Does a Power Steering Fluid Flush Involve? A power steering fluid flush involves draining the old, contaminated fluid out of the power steering system and replacing it with a new, clean and fr ... read more
Posted on 11/2/2020

Selling a Vehicle with a Bad History, You May Be Entitled For More Money For insurance companies a diminished value settlement is like a nightmare but not for the consumer. It is very important to know what it is. So, when someone’s in an accident they didn’t cause and the worth of their car decreases. The customer can collect the diminished value when it comes time to sell it. When you sell a car that has a tarnished CarFax History due to an accident. You will not be able to sell the car for the same amount for another car that has no accident history. Thus, you can collect that difference from your car insurance. To get that value, you subtract your car’s current value from its former value. Remember, you insured your car for the value of it. You are collecting the diminished value claim to make up the difference. The more expensive your car is the more diminished value it has. You can file a claim up to 4 years following the accident. Insurance Companies Do NOT W ... read more
Posted on 10/21/2020

You Don’t Settle for Subpar Parts, Go OEM at Least When Getting Your Car Repaired At Allyz Autos, we are a certified collision repair center for many of the top vehicle brands. And as an approved car repair center, we only use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts that the car brands recommend and support. We examined the difference between 'Nissan Certified' and 'Nissan Sentra Repair' replacement parts. One by Nissan’s very thorough engineers, while the Replica parts are from other companies. The latter cuts corners by using cheaper and untested materials. Replica Parts Can Be Sub-Par Parts Replica parts aren’t made with strict standards and can be a hazard when used as a replacement on any car. These may be the kind of parts auto body shops that auto insurance companies recommend. You should expect no less than OEM parts. Remember, you get to choose which auto body shop to take your car to. Do your research and decide what place is the best ... read more
Posted on 10/21/2020

Auto Body Repair Shops Say Auto Insurance Companies Maybe Skimping On Accident Repairs You were involved in an accident, you call the police, and then your insurance company. What happens next is probably going to affect you in so many ways that you may not realize. While on the call with your auto insurance company, they will suggest or recommend an auto body shop to take your vehicle to. Often and not, drivers involved in an accident use auto body repair shops recommended by their insurance companies. They trust them and they count on the quality of the car’s repair service. But those auto body shops may use cheap, imitation aftermarket or used junk parts. Those parts come in almost falling apart or not even fitting the car itself. Sometimes both. Insurance companies claim that their customer chose the shop when in reality, they did not or do not know that they can. Inspect Your Vehicle After Repairs It’s sad because when people come in to check on their car, they notic ... read more