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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.

Source: MIKE ALLEN / POPULAR MECHANICS -

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?

A very big thank you to all of our wonderful customers who’s votes helped make us Orange County’s favorite auto repair shop! We look forward to seeing and servicing YOU again soon!

Source: Orange County Register – Best of OC 2011 -

#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!

About Surfrider Foundation -

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?

Women & Teens Car Care Clinic

Calling All Women & Teens – Boost YOUR Car Care Confidence!

Please Join Us – Be There or Be Square!

Saturday May 21, 2011 from 10 am to 12 pm

This is a FREE Community Event

Bring a friend or family member!

Enjoy a light breakfast of bagels and healthy treats along with a glass of fresh juice or a “wake me up” cup of coffee. Everybody will receive a “gift” bag filled with fun and functional items. This will be a casual, fun and informative event you won’t want to miss!

Learn all about:

How to Check your Tire Pressure
How To Measure the Tread on your Tire
What’s Under the Hood
How to Check your Oil
How your Brakes Work
Shock Absorbers & Struts
Check Engine Lights
What Regular Maintenance is really necessary for your car
PLUS a whole lot more

Star Elite Car Care Club Saves You $350!

Dear Friends and Clients,

We know that buying a car is expensive. And unfortunately, maintaining that car to keep it safe and in peak running condition can be expensive too…that is…until now! All of us at Star Motors are pleased to introduce our Elite Car Care Club. We’ve formed this club to help you save hundreds of dollars on many of the auto repair services that you’ll probably need over the next year in order to properly maintain your car.

Membership Has Its Privileges When you join our Club, you’ll be one of our privileged clients who will get to enjoy hundreds of dollars in savings over the next 12 months. As a member, you’ll receive a special Car Care Club Card that is filled with the following car care products and services:

Swallows Day and Light It Blue!

The Swallows Day Parade and Mercado in San Juan Capistrano is part of a month-long celebration put on by the SJC Fiesta Association. ‘Fiesta de las Golondrinas,” or ‘Festival of the Swallows,’ commemorates the return of the swallows to San Juan.

For the past three years, Star Motors has been a participant in the Swallows Day Parade, one of the largest non-motorized parades in the country. Last year, we received the honor of placing a win in the Horse Drawn Float Competition.

The 53rd presentation of the Swallows’ Day Parade and Mercado will be on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Congratulations to our first annual Swallow’s Day contest winner, Rose McClintick. Rose will ride along with us through the streets of San Juan on our horse-drawn wagon. Come on out Saturday and wave to us – we’d love to see you!

During the months of March and April, we’re celebrating the spring season with our SPRING BRAKE SPECIAL – $25 OFF ANY BRAKE SERVICE and SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL – FULL AUTOMOTIVE DETAIL FOR $129.95. Read below for details on these specials, as well as other ways to save. We offer many ways to give you ‘peace of mind’ while you’re out there on the road.

Regular BMW Maintenance Key

Regular BMW maintenance is the key to your optimal safety and driving experience – the keys to enjoying your fine BMW vehicle. Aided by BMW’s advanced onboard-maintenance system Condition Based Service (CBS*), your BMW will let you know when routine service or wear-and-tear repair work is needed.

*Older model series are equipped with a Service Interval Indicator (SII).

Star Motors’ BMW maintenance service meets or exceeds BMW’s own factory warranty specifications. Prior to 1996, BMW included additional services, however due to introduction of the scheduled maintenance service BMW lowered their maintenance guidelines.

Best of SJC Silver Horseshoe!

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Nitrogen or Plain Air in your Tires?

Why Star Motors?

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BEST OF OC – JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

Car Care 101: How To Check Your Tire Pressure

Women & Teens Car Care Clinic

Star Elite Car Care Club Saves You $350!

Swallows Day and Light It Blue!

Regular BMW Maintenance Key

Best of SJC Silver Horseshoe!