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How to save gas without driving less

With gas prices steadily on the rise read these Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less.

Driving less doesn’t have to be a consumer’s reaction to rising gas prices, according to the Car Care Council. While consumers can’t control the price of gas, they can control how much gas they use by following some simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance.

“Most motorists don’t have the option of driving less when gas prices rise, but they can cancel out the increases by making sure their vehicle is getting maximum fuel economy,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

Star Motors Supports Laura’s House

LIKE us on Facebook and we will donate $1.00 to this great cause! Star Motors is proud to support efforts to provide a safe and thriving community. In fact, we’re donating $1 for every “Like” on our Facebook page to Laura’s House (up to $1000). So, from now until March 29 you can make a huge impact with just the click of your mouse. Remember to tell you friends, too!

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The inception of Laura’s House was inspired by a true story about a woman called Laura from Orange County who was a victim of domestic violence. Unfortunately the end of her particular story is a very tragic one….her life was cut short with her untimely death at age 38.

Laura’s House Services

Sweetheart of a Deal!

LIKE us on Facebook and we will donate $1.00 to a great cause! Our staff has been hard at work to make your experience with us the best it can be and we are committed more than ever to earn our reputation as Top Auto Repair!

Since our work is a Labor of Love we want to share our

‘Sweetheart of a Deal’

That includes $50 OFF any repair or service of $50 or more to the first 100 people who respond to this special. That’s more money in your pocket for a super Valentine’s treat!

Top Ten Cars of Film History

Just for fun: When a car surpasses the live actors and becomes the actual movie star of a film—that’s when it’s a great film motorcar. There are scores of memorable autos in movies, but to make the top ten, a vehicle must affect a generation, inspire vehicle culture, and become the stuff of every kid’s (young and old) dreams.

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These are our favorites, in no particular order.

1964 Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger

James Bond’s legacy of famous cars and far-out gadgets can be traced back from one car — the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 007 driven in Goldfinger and Thunderball. Without any Bond spy modifications, the Aston Martin DB5 is a work of art. But it’s the special effects that have made this car quite possibly the most beloved movie car of all time. The long list of cool tricks included ram bumper, machine guns, ejector seat, smoke screen, oil-slick sprayer and more. Looking back on the Aston from today’s perspective, the most interesting feature may be the map screen in Bond’s car, which foreshadowed today’s navigation systems.

So just how influential and significant is the original Bond car? One of the few Astons used in those movies sold last year for a whopping $4.6 million.

Batmobile/Tumbler, Batman Begins

Intro: 75th anniversary BMW 328 Hommage

Back in the ’30s BMW unveiled the 328 – the most successful and best-looking sports car at that time. The car’s success was due to its impressive design parameters: systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic lines, optimum engine types, and outstanding suspension technology.*

*Source: Freshnessmag.com

Now, as a celebration of the car’s 75th anniversary, BMW will unveiled the 328 Hommage at this year’s Mille Miglia. This model modernizes the principles and the character of the vehicle from back then and offers a possible interpretation of how the designers of that time, Fritz Fiedler and Rudolf Schleicher, might have built the BMW 328 if they had the use of our current technology.

“With the BMW 328 Hommage, we wish to pay homage to the passion and inventiveness of the fathers of the BMW 328″, explains Karl Bäumer, CEO of BMW Group Classic. “They created an icon, which is consid-ered a milestone in the history of the automobile.”

Nitrogen or Plain Air in your Tires?

There is no lingering doubt that, all things being equal, nitrogen in tires is a better inflation option for your luxury vehicle tires. Having the correct pressure (and the NHTSA figures say that cars on the road do not have the correct pressure) makes for better fuel mileage and a decreased chance of blow outs. Nitrogen helps with this.

nitrot1 Nitrogen or Plain Air in your Tires? The argument that “I’ve always used air and don’t need nitrogen in tires” is the same logic used by those that said I don’t need multi-grade oil I’ve always used 30W, or who needs synthetic oil I’ve always used conventional and it is fine.

Advances in science, however small, is how we move forward. There is more to the story as laid out below in Popular Mechanics.

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Q: Is there any advantage to using nitrogen in tires instead of compressed air? Will I notice improved fuel economy or a smoother ride? Will my tires last longer?

Why Star Motors?

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#1 Star Motors

• What began as a Mercedes-Benz repair facility in 1985 has become a full-service shop that also services BMW, Jaguar and Porsche vehicles.

• Customers get a free oil service during their birth month.

• The shop recently moved to an adjacent 12,000-square-foot facility that’s twice as large as the old property.

Why they are No.1: Co-owners Chris and Emma Silvera say they run a business based on honesty and respect. “We treat everybody’s car like a member of our own family,” Chris Silvera said. The shop offers a 59-point inspection with every service, during which mechanics will help customers prioritize the repairs. “We show them what needs to be done right away instead of just trying to do everything under the sun,” Silvera said.

Why We Love Surfrider Foundation

Now through October 31st, LIKE Star Motors on Facebook and we’ll donate $1 to the Surfrider Foundation South OC

$1 for each new Facebook fan! To find us on Facebook, click here. Ask your friends to like us too – the more fans we have, the larger the donation for this very worthy and important cause!

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The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.

BEST OF OC – JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

We are very grateful for this honor and pledge to do our best to exceed your expectations as Best Auto Repair of Orange County.

If you haven’t been in this past month, we invite you to stop by and take a look at our beautiful, new 12,000 square foot facility we now call home. It won’t be hard to find us – we’re in the same building right next door. We are thankful for such a great opportunity to expand the shop to a larger (and much needed!) facility. Take advantage of our Move-In Specials below and feel free to stop by and say hello – we’d love to give you a tour!

Car Care 101: How To Check Your Tire Pressure

The single most important thing in maintaining your tires is maintaining the ideal inflation pressure. The majority of better European autos, BMW, Benz, Porsche, Jaguar, etc. now have integrated tire pressure warning lights, however it’s always good to have knowledge of and appreciate how and when to perform the test manually.

CheckTirePressure main Full Car Care 101: How To Check Your Tire Pressure If in fact your car is deficient in a pressure-monitoring system you should check your tires on average every four weeks and consistently ahead of a long voyage to make sure that they’re adequately inflated. Tires that are precisely inflated will usually wear in a good way even with minor weather occurrences. Under-inflated tires wear down a lot quicker and generate excessive warmth. They may well escalate fuel intake and help make the vehicle more difficult to drive. On the other hand, overinflated tires can burst more easily, wear out more rapidly, and make the car significantly less steady and precarious.

So how are you aware of when it’s time to read your current tire pressure?

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How to save gas without driving less

Star Motors Supports Laura’s House

Sweetheart of a Deal!

Top Ten Cars of Film History

Intro: 75th anniversary BMW 328 Hommage

Nitrogen or Plain Air in your Tires?

Why Star Motors?

Why We Love Surfrider Foundation

BEST OF OC – JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

Car Care 101: How To Check Your Tire Pressure