

Psyched Out
“I don’t even lift the hood anymore” is a common statement mechanics frequently hear from customers. Many people that used to tinker are...


Staying Cool
I have been watching my vehicle’s temperature gauge a lot lately. Have you? Yes, summer is here and it feels good but remember we all...


There are no adjustments?
Adjustments used to be a significant part of a mechanic’s job. Adjust the timing. Adjust the idle. Adjust the fan belt. Adjust the...


The Most Important Service
The “oil change” is probably regarded as the simplest yet most necessary service performed on all vehicles. As such there are a lot of...


All Cars Burn Oil
All cars burn oil. It is just the rate of burning that differs. When your vehicle changes from burning a litre of oil in thousands of...


Buy the Car that Fits
I cannot imagine that too many people receive a new car for Christmas. If they do, I assume most would be a Lexus. They do have the...


Only a Little Bit of Rust
Unless you are driving a pick up truck or a full sized SUV it is likely your vehicle’s structure is defined as a unit body. If you do...


Good Bye Manual Transmission
Many a day I lament the fact I do not have a car with a manual transmission. Fortunately, I still get to drive the odd vehicle with a...


Chuck Some Parts At It
When trying to save some money by fixing your own vehicle, the Internet and a cheap code reader might be your friend that leads you to...


Just Make it Safe
“Just make it safe” and “I only need six more months” are two very common customer requests of most auto repair shops. They both mean...








