Troubleshooting

A battery drain is a right pain, it’s one of those problems we tend to live with for a little while before we finally have enough. Yep, the early morning …

Wind back calipers are a pain in the ass, especially when you don’t have the right tool for the job. And hey, I don’t blame you unless you do a …

Battery sparks are dangerous, and you are correct; this needs immediate attention. You are in the right place, I’m a mechanic, and I’ll show you how to solve this issue …

A whooshing noise on acceleration is an alarming sound, but it sounds worse than it is. I’m a mechanic, and we’ll get this figured out right now! Wind noise on …

A blown fuse is a good thing; the fuse is doing its job – it’s blowing and protecting your circuit from heat and possible fire damage. But pinpointing the short …

A pulsating brake pedal is irritating and can be dangerous when emergency braking. You are correct to question why your rotors keep warping, I’m a mechanic, and very shortly, we’ll …

Brake bleeding can be a pain in the ass, but with the proper tools, life is a ton easier. That said, you don’t need to rush out and buy an …

I love fault finding; it’s sort of like a who-done-it. When working on auto electrical systems, it helps enormously if you have some understanding of what’s going on. It’s not …

Repeatedly jumping a car just isn’t a fun way to start your day. But on the upside, it sounds like you’ve pinned your flat battery down to a faulty alternator, …

Replacing your vehicle radiator isn’t the worst job, and with a little knowledge and the right tools, a home DIY mechanic can easily master it. That said, it is possible …