Wednesday, March 24, 2010

A+ Japanese Auto Repair Helps the Environment at the Belmont Farmers' Market

What a perfect day for the Belmont Farmers Market on Sunday. Picture a yummy collection of organic fruits and vegetables, a beautiful array of flowers, plants and herbs and a sweet display of pastries and other baked goods. That is just the beginning. Soft, morning music is playing while people are choosing which eggs to purchase for their morning breakfast. The ambiance at the Belmont Farmers Market is really cool to say the least. Plus you may have a FREE green bag from us to help cut down on the number of plastic bags used. Our green bags are just one of many ways we help our environment.

This last Farmers' Market was especially exciting for me because I just moved and bought a new refrigerator so I had to fill it up with our local farmers' goods.

First stop, Black & White Bakery. I chose to give a yummy looking banana nut muffin a good home...in my tummy! It was delicous and even had pieces of real banana in it.

At Beckmann's Old World Bakery from Santa Cruz, Dean helped me pick out a Pesto Focaccia "mini pizza" bread. He shared this tip with me: Put them in the freezer and throw them in the oven for a quick meal. Can't wait to try mine!

I needed some veggies and eggs to keep my girlish figure so...off to Olivera Farms. Ron told me all he could about the eggs (and the hens). I opted for the brown Rhode Island eggs because they were a great price, and the hens are cage free which is very important to me. If you know me, you know I'm all for humane animal treatment. I'm going to hard boil some for Adam and I (he's on a health kick and it can't hurt so...).

For veggies, I tried a couple of different vendors. At J&M Ibarras I chose red leaf lettuce and white mushrooms. I'm going back to my "vegan inspired vegetarian" ways to I will be eating lots of salad. At Barbagelata Farms, I found broccli, brussel sprouts and a few other items that I could not pass up.

Finally, I stopped at A. Cozzolino Nursery from Half Moon Bay and discussed garden items. At my new house, I have plenty of room for flowers and herbs. That is my next project. I was able to get quite a bit of information about which flowers to plant and when to plant them.

All in all, I had another great experience at the Farmers' Market. We were able to help the environment by passing out our green bags and I supported our local farms in California by shopping them. We are at the Belmont Farmers' Market just about every Sunday - stop by and say "Hi" and get your green bag. We would love to see you!

Angela

A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc. specializes on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Scion auto repair, and Hybrid auto repair. We proudly serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.


A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.


W www.650595CARS.com


T 650.595.2277


E APlusCarCare@yahoo.com


780 Industrial Rd.


San Carlos, CA 94070


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tips for Better Gas Mileage

Tips for Better Gas Mileage


With gas prices beginning to rise back up, it is important to get as many miles out of a tank of gas as possible. Following are three ways to improve your gas mileage:


1. Replace your air filter.


2. Keep your tires properly inflated.


3. Use the recommended grade of oil.


For most people, a vehicle is a major investment, second only to buying a house. A study found that at least half of consumers neglect routine maintenance, with young people being the least likely to keep up with service schedules. Almost two-thirds of automotive technicians believe that consumers can take care of their vehicles maintenance and repair needs for less than $500 annually.

A+ Japanese Auto Repair

W www.650595CARS.com

T 650.595.2277

E APlusCarCare@yahoo.com


We proudly serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.

Our ASE Certified Master Technicians specialize on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Scion auto repair, Hybrid auto repair and more.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Top Overlooked Auto Services - Are You Wasting Money?

Here is a list of some of the most overlooked automotive services:


  • Transmission Fluid Service
  • Tune-up (spark plugs, air and fuel filter minimal)
  • Air Filters
  • Fuel Filter (change with Tune-up) and Fuel Injector Services
  • Air Intake Cleaning
  • Check Engine Light (don't delay when you see this light. Make sure you visit an auto repair shop to determine what's causing your light to come on
  • Timing Belts (controls car starting up and should be changed on average about every 60,000 miles)

  • Keep your vehicle maintained to help improve and extend the life of your car. Check your Owner's Manual to determine your car's maintenance schedule.


    A+ Japanese Auto Repair

    W www.650595CARS.com

    T 650.595.2277

    E APlusCarCare@yahoo.com


    We proudly serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.

    Our ASE Certified Master Technicians specialize on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Scion auto repair, Hybrid auto repair and more.

    Convenient Auto Repair

    Many of us juggle so much today between long hours at work, taking our children to school, soccer practice, ballet, and that is just the beginning. Trying to fit in an auto repair appointment after dropping off the kids and getting to work can be just a little bit hectic. At A+ Japanese Auto Repair, we understand.

    Our complimentary Busy Professional Pick-up & Delivery Service was designed with your busy schedule in mind. Get your kids to school safely and make it to that meeting on time. We will pick-up your car, complete the auto service and deliver your car back to your home or office. This is our way of showing your our commitment to making your life just a little bit easier.

    We also just introduced our complimentary New & Expecting Moms Pick-up & Delivery Service. At A+ Japanese Auto Repair, we want you to enjoy your new baby experience and rest assured knowing that your car is safe and maintained without lifting a finger. We will pick-up your car, complete the auto service and deliver it back to your home. With soft communication via email, we won't interrupt those precious moments (or naptime) with a phone call.

    We are very excited to offer these two new complimentary services. At this time, we can accommodate two cars per day for these services. Schedule your appointment today online or give us a call and experience auto repair at your convenience.

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair

    W www.650595CARS.com

    T 650.595.2277

    E APlusCarCare@yahoo.com


    We proudly serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.

    Our ASE Certified Master Technicians specialize on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Scion auto repair, Hybrid auto repair and more.

    Friday, February 26, 2010

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair | ASE Certified Master Technician Keith talks about a 2000 Honda CR-V

    Today we are talking with Keith about a 2000 Honda CR-V. The client has come in for our Engine & Oil Filter Service. Having an Engine & Oil Service at recommended intervals is very important to keep you car running smoothly. It is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to keep your car running for years and can really avoid costly repairs due to neglect. With over 5,000 moving parts on our cars, properly maintaining our vehicles is important.

    Keith leads our crew with 32 years of experience while maintaining his ASE Master Certified Technician status, his smog license, and the top automotive technician designation as an ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist.

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc. specializes on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Scion auto repair, and Hybrid auto repair. We proudly serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair | ASE Certified Master Technician Keith talks about a 1994 Mazda Miata

    Thursday, February 25, 2010

    Today Keith talks with us about a 1994 Mazda Miata. The client is experiencing a Crank No Start issue. Please click here to see our new video:

    http://www.650595cars.com/auto-repair-videos/?SSScrollPosition=0

    Keith leads our crew with 32 years of experience while maintaining his ASE Master Certified Technician status, his smog license, and the top automotive technician designation as an ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist.

    Monday, February 22, 2010

    2002 Mitsubishi Lancer |

    Today Keith, one of our ASE Certified Master Technicians, is working on a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. To watch him in action or to learn q more, click here http://www.650595cars.com/auto-repair-videos/ . You may also visit http://www.650595cars.com/make-an-appointment/ to make an appointment.

    Thank you for reading our blog!

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc. specializes on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Scion auto repair, and Hybrid auto repair. We serve the cities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more.

    Thursday, February 18, 2010

    Welcome to our Auto Repair Blog for San Carlos

    Welcome! This is our very first blog on Blogger.com and boy are we excited. Just another way for us to connect with our clients and our wonderful San Carlos community. Recently we have updated our website with new features and information.

    As your complete auto repair service center, we strive to exceed your expectations before, during and after each auto repair visit. With our 24 month or 24,000 mile warranty, you have peace of mind on repairs performed at our shop in San Carlos.

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair is located in San Carlos at 780 Industrial Road. We serve and support the communities of San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Foster City, San Mateo, Redwood City and more. As leaders in the automotive industry, we specialize on Honda auto repair, Acura auto repair, Toyota auto repair, Lexus auto repair, Nissan auto repair, Infiniti auto repair, Subaru auto repair, Mitsubishi auto repair, Mazda auto repair, Scion auto repair, Hybrid auto repair and more!

    We look forward to building a life-long relationship with each of our clients. About 70% of our new clients come from referrals.

    With the best warranty on the Peninsula, exceptional client services, ethical practices as a Certified Green shop and ASE Certified Master Technicians, why take your Japanese car or truck anywhere else?

    Visit us at http://www.650595cars.com/reasons-to-choose-a/ to learn more about us.

    Thank you for reading!

    Angela Silva
    Marketing & Business Development
    A+ Japanese Auto Repair, Inc.
    780 Industrial Road
    San Carlos, CA 94070
    E APlusCarCare@yahoo.com
    T 650.595.2277 / CARS
    W www.650595CARS.com