Mechanics usually work pretty quickly, we’re always under pressure, in fact like many professions, we’re always under time deadlines. Nobody wants to be without their car or have the expense …
Love that new engine smell, purrrr. No more tow trucks, no more calls to work – I’m running late, no more borrowed cars… it’s all giggles now. But it does …
It’s a sickening feeling when your car stalls, even worse if you suspect the engine is blown. Although major engine failure is pretty rare these days, it can happen. An …
Nothing like the satisfaction of fixing your own car, at $140 an hour labor, you’ll save a ton just doing the simple stuff. After all, how hard is swapping out …
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 …
Car brakes are mission-critical components, and you’re doing the right thing, inspecting regularly and asking questions. All cars use brake calipers, and there are two main types, fixed and floating. …
Traffic is bumper to bumper, the temp gauge is in the red S**t!!, this is so stressful. It is better to replace the head gasket so long as the cylinder …
I’ve been working on cars since I was a kid; back then, we’d time the changeover just for fun. But cars were a ton easier to work on twenty years …
Having your car break down is a pain but having your car brakes go out is a terrifying experience. Brakes are mission-critical kit and must be kept in good condition. …
I bought a new Mercedes about 22 years ago, and I still have it. I don’t use it every day, but it starts every turn of the key and still …
When I was an apprentice mechanic, running to the parts store and getting back to the shop with the “right parts” was like winning the lottery. Thankfully, it is almost …
The Hood cable on my old Mercedes was getting stiff for a while, I knew it needed replacing. Then it happened, pulled the release and….”Snap”. I don’t blame the old …