Abraham Chavez
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Owner of Griffin's Auto Repair. Come visit us at our downtown location for all your auto repair needs!

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When Is The Right Time For Cooling System Maintenance?

Putting off auto repairs for your car or truck is a poor habit.  Just like going to the doctor’s office for that pain that won’t go away or scheduling an appointment with the dentist for that achy tooth, many people

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Surpass 100,000 Miles with On-Time Auto Repair and Maintenance

Many years ago, it was a rarity to drive a vehicle up to or passed 100,000 miles. Usually the type of car owner who accomplished such a feat was known for going to great lengths to ensure that every auto

Posted in Auto Repair, Auto Repair Maintenance

SUV Service Tips

SUV Repair service

Whether you drive an SUV to go off-roading, to better handle tough road conditions, or just to cart around the kids’ soccer team and gear, you know taking care of your vehicle is key to making it last. Regardless of

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Update on the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: What You Need to Know

After years of promoting clean-burning diesel in its four-cylinder vehicles, Volkswagen’s house-of-cards scheme came crashing down in September 2015. This is when the automaker revealed that it had been cheating emissions tests. Rather than building a better, more energy efficient

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How to Avoid Buying a Lemon, a Car Immune to Auto Repairs

For drivers on a budget, and even those who aren’t, purchasing a used vehicle can save you a ton of cash. And in San Diego, those savings cash likely go towards the sunshine tax. Cars last much longer today than

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Common Car Repair Question: Are Tire Rotations Really Necessary?

In a word, yes. Rotating your vehicle’s tires is a good way to make sure they wear more or less evenly over their lifetime. This can also ensure that the vehicle’s suspension system or chassis does not get damaged as

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New to BMWs? What You Need to Know about BMW Repairs and More

BMW vehicles standout for both their stylish looks and performance capabilities. Yet finding the right model to suit your needs and within your price range can be a daunting task. BMWs are not inexpensive cars and it makes sense to

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Summertime VW Vanagon and Westfalia Repair and Maintenance

Keeping your vehicle in the cool zone this summer can be problematic if you own an older model VW Vanagon, Westphalia or Eurovan. Whether they have air-cooled or water cooled engines, regular maintenance and attention is needed to keep your

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Questions About AC repair? We’ve Got Answers

AC repair for any vehicle tends to be the type of repair job many drivers don’t think about until something goes wrong. While these same drivers may do a good job of getting regular oil changes, tune-ups and mileage maintenance

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What to Expect for Auto Repairs at the 40,000-50,000 Mile Interval

To help extend the life of your vehicle, regular service and maintenance is essential. But what type of auto repair and maintenance services are required and how often? Though it varies across automotive manufacturers — and you should always follow

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