We aren’t all driving new cars, so I feel it’s ok to mention some older school repair tricks from time to time. Ever hear of the soapy string trick for installing a windshield? It’s pretty fun, and it works pretty well, too. Check out the soapy string trick and let me know what you think!
Old School Trick, the Soapy String originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 23:37:35.
OBD II check engine light codes and definitions. Engine performance mechanic provides common trouble code list and strategies for successful auto repair.
Enterprising shop owners are always looking for ways to attract and keep new customers. These efforts usually amount to coupons or free gourmet coffee in the waiting room. From time to time, however, we find shop owners who have gone the extra mile, tapping the inner folds of their minds to come up with a truly novel idea. Elle Auto Care in Calgary has done their part to revolutionize the people part of auto service. Their waiting room is its own experience, with manicure and mini-spa services, WiFi, leather furniture, an indoor children’s zone and reportedly one of the nicest bathrooms ever to grace an auto shop. And yes, they have gourmet coffee. I can’t tell you whether it’ll fly, but if a shop is this focused on the people side of things, chances are they will stand behind their work, too.
Read more about Elle Auto Care in the Montreal Gazette.
Need an Oil Change … and a Manicure? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 21:04:32.
This just in. Five more members of
Congress declared their support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair
Act (HR 2057). Reps. Michael E. Capuano (D-MA), Christopher P. Carney (D-PA),
Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Michael K. Conaway (R-TX) and Brad Miller (D-NC) are
the most recent co-sponsors of Right to Repair, which has gained steady
support since its introduction. The bill now has 45 sponsors.
For those of you who aren’t familiar, Right to Repair legislation has been gaining momentum on a Federal and state levels for some time now. If passed, the Right to Repair Act would give independent repair shops access to important repair information as soon as it’s available to dealerships, and we know what that would mean!
Read more here.
More Movement on Right to Repair originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 23:55:24.
Automotive electrical class is in session. Mechanic provides support and instruction for auto electrical problems. This stuff will help you fix cars.
Automotive electrical magnetism theories explained. Learn how electricity and magnets come together in magnetic crank sensors and automotive technology.
Maintenance light reset procedure for popular vehicles with this option installed. Mechanic gives you instructions for resetting the reminder light.
Engine misfire codes can damage your vehicle if not repaired. Mechanic helps you diagnose any random misfire using a Nissan check engine light example.
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If you haven’t started your seasonal maintenance procedures for the winter, it’s time to get crackin’! There’s lots to do to keep your car or truck in top shape, especially…
