Repairing Auto

Chevrolet fuel pump failures on 1996 and up General Motors trucks is a common repeat failure. Mechanic shares a bulletin to solve the problem for good!

There’s a good chance that at some point in your long driving career you’ll be faced with a body repair. That aggro jerk in the lifted Dodge 4×4 who thinks four inches is a safe distance between your bumpers at 50 mph might end up taking a bite out of the rear of your vehicle. Or that teenager in his parents’ mega SUV might shave a few pounds off your bumper in a parking lot. Whatever the cause, it happens. Most of the time, and thankfully, the damage from low impact collisions is confined to the bumper. Traditionally these bumpers are simply replaced due to time and other constraints. You can make bumper repair a Greener affair by having your plastic bumper cover repaired rather than replaced. Modern methods allow for seamless and near-perfect repairs to plastic bumpers. And think of that huge hunk of plastic you’ll be keeping out of the landfill!

Quick Tip for Green Body Repairs originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 10:18:59.

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Paper car repair manuals are not what professional mechanics use. Fix your own car with the same inexpensive web based auto repair manuals they use.

There’s no reason to go to the dealer or even pay that little guy at the watch repair place to put a new battery in your dead keyfob remote. Carmel didn’t want to pay, and she took matters into her own hands. She even had enough spare time to send me a nice note about it:

Dear Matt, I wanted to thank you for the article on how to change the batteries in the mercedes remote! It worked perfectly.

Carmel York

Having saved a bunch of money, and having the satisfaction of fixing something herself, Carmel can spend her extra loot on something for herself — like an exciting New Year’s party hat!

Another Saved Remote! originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at 20:44:54.

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Ford abs light common problems. Auto repair technician reviews diagnosis and repair of common failures that can turn on your abs light on any vehicle.

Active suspension systems and traction control scare some car mechanics. Should drivers buy new cars with these electronically controlled suspensions?

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It’s amazing to me how many Americans are embracing the concept of Green living. We’re not only recycling, but it seems more and more people are starting to make regular decisions based on their impact on the environment. I think it’s great! Well, unless it means I can’t drive my vintage cars anymore, I’ll jump teams for that. But in the spirit of a more Green lifestyle, I think it’s always a good idea to consider Mother Earth when we have the chance. Repairing your car after it suffers body or paint damage is a good opportunity to make a Green decision. Auto painting is traditionally an environmentally unfriendly process. Chemicals in the paint are very hard on the atmosphere. With no alternative, body shops are forced to make the sacrifice and minimize the harm done by incorporating expensive filtration systems and efficient use of materials. Even then auto painting is an environmental disaster. Thankfully, we now have a Green alternative for painting your car. Newly adopted water-based paints are making a huge difference in the environmental impact of auto painting. Brands like PPG’s Envirobase auto paint provide the same paint quality your car came with without the headache. If you’re having body work or paint repair done on your car, make it a Green repair and find a shop who uses a water-based paint exclusively.

Want Your Body Repair to be Green? originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at 22:18:58.

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Rack and pinion steering is here to stay. Discover common problems with steering racks and models affected by morning sickness. Find replacement parts.

Got a car guy or gal on your list that still needs a great gift? Don’t despair, there’s still time to order online and have something amazing and original at your door in time for the big day. Check out my two hot gift lists, Great Car Gifts Under $20 and Great Car Gifts Under $100 and you’re bound to find something. Get clickin’!

Great Last Minute Gifts for Car Folk! originally appeared on About.com Auto Repair on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 22:16:53.

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