Happy Wrenching

Cleaning your car’s air filter is probably one of the easiest jobs you can undertake and a fantastic introduction to DIY auto maintenance. My father ran his own auto repair …

I love being a mechanic. When I was a young man with a ton of energy and no sense of direction, a wise man told me a secret – do …

Driving a car with faulty air suspension out of an underground car park and a steep ramp is challenging. My old girl lay down and simply refused to get up. …

Poor visibility and constant wiper chatter cause fatigue and effects focus. And you’re correct; replacing the wipers is the solution. With so many new wiper blade choices, it is easy …

I’ve driven in the rain without wipers, and I won’t forget the experience. The wiper rod failed on the way home from a trip to the city, arm out the …

Erratic idling and stalling issues are so irritating; you’re on the right track, and a dirty throttle body could be the root cause. Cleaning shouldn’t take more than thirty minutes; …

I’m a mechanic for about twenty years and the one question I am asked a ton is “How many car repairs can owners do themselves? The answer is quite a …

You are not on your own; this is such a common problem. I know the feeling; some jobs fight you all the way. Getting a flat is bad enough without …

Winter driving with a low sun in your eyes behind a filthy truck, not the ideal time to run out of washer fluid. Driving in these types of conditions is …

Clutch judder in the morning is so annoying, especially when you’re in uphill traffic… Arrggh!!! So what causes clutch judder when cold? The most common cause of clutch judder when …

It’s an alarming experience when your wipers stop working in a heavy downpour, especially at highway speeds. You don’t miss wipers until they don’t work. When your wipers stop working, …

Driving your classic is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, having a constant wall of noise assault you, isn’t my idea of a nice Sunday drive. I’m a mechanic and …