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Winter Reminders for Every Driver: The Right Maintenance Steps (Part I)

Winter’s here! And for most of us, it’s sure to be a white Christmas. This may not be the happiest Christmas for everyone, what with all the problems most of us are facing, but the best way to somewhat enjoy the holidays is to make the best out of what we still have—for some good […]

Shop Spreading Thanksgiving Good Will

It’s not every day that a repair shop goes the extra mile to spread some holiday cheer. Thanksgiving is a time for (obviously) giving thanks, but part of truly giving…

Car Maintenance 101: Troubleshooting Your Engine for Problems (Part 7)

Note to Reader 9: My final post on troubleshooting your engine. I know that sometimes looking at these symptoms can be a bit confusing, after all, stalling is staling, whether you’re running at high speeds or idling. But the fact is, you need to accurately pinpoint your auto symptoms to find out the possible factors […]

Can a Chip Help My Gas Mileage?

Gas mileage is at the top of the concerns list these days. Here’s a recent letter that asked a question I’ve hear a lot.

Hi there, I need to know how…

Car Maintenance 101: Troubleshooting Your Engine for Problems (Part 6)

*** Shown in the picture is a Toyota Alternator.

Note to Reader 7: I’m happy to say that we’re nearing the end of this particular topic. Feel free to ask me questions that you’d like to have addressed or posts that you want to see written.

And now, on with the rest of the show. Here […]

Be Wise When Buying Used

With money getting tighter and tighter, many of us are skipping the new car lot and looking into buying a previously owned, previously depreciated, car or truck. This is a…

Car Maintenance 101: Troubleshooting Your Engine for Problems (Part 5)

Note to Reader 6: This is just a side note, but I’m a bit worried about the current crisis being faced by huge automakers in the country. Although I’m not selling new cars, more like repairing old ones really, it still kinda smarts to see the Detroit Big Three (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) take […]

How Not To Have Your Car Repaired

Two years for a car repair? These days everybody wants to save a little money. For that matter I’ve always wanted to save money — these days, those days, way…

Car Maintenance 101: Troubleshooting Your Engine for Problems (Part 4)

Note to Reader 5: Apologies to you guys for not being able to update my blog too often. Been down with the flu and up with all the excitement of the elections and all… But what I do have for you is more tips on troubleshooting your engine for possible problems. Don’t worry, there’s just […]

Car Maintenance 101: Troubleshooting Your Engine for Problems (Part 3)

Note to Reader 4: Most of the time, we consider engine problems to be those that cause our rides to buck and stall. The thing is, sometimes engine problems can occur while you’re moving. It’s a bit more dangerous, especially if the engine trouble is severe, causing you to lose control over your vehicle. The […]