Certified Power Systems
1515 25th Street SE, Salem, OR 97302 503.362.6763

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Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Aug 21, 2022

The Certified Power Systems Guide to Safe Towing for Salem Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Salem. Too often Salem drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with Oregon laws...
Published on: May 29, 2022

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: May 10, 2022

Airbags in Salem

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off.  Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump.  The rea...
Published on: Apr 22, 2022

Safe Driving in Oregon: Eliminating Food Distractions

So, what’s most distracting food in the car?   Is it: A Hamburger? Coffee A Soft Drink Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice makes the top ten, but coffee’s the number o...
Published on: Sep 29, 2021

What Salem Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019

What Salem Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Aug 31, 2019

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Jan 23, 2017