Monthly Archives: February 2017

Airbag Recalls

It’s no secret that there have been a lot of vehicles recalled for dangerous airbags. Up to 69 million vehicles worldwide are affected. If you have gotten a recall notice, please get your airbag changed as soon as possible. All … Continue reading

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Engine Bay Megaphone

This time on “you found what under the hood?!”…

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Recall Specialties

There are always recalls open on some of the cars we work on at the dealership. Some of them are for a large number of cars, like airbag recalls. Everybody in the shop ends up doing them at some point. … Continue reading

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Be Careful With Curbs

A pretty new Accord came into the shop, owner said they hit a curb.

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Truck Caps

Truck bed caps are a pretty popular accessory, especially because so many people buy trucks without the intention of using them for much that requires a truck. There are a few advantages to them, like having a large weatherproof cargo … Continue reading

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HVAC System Replacement

It was bound to happen sooner or later. One of the least favorite jobs of a mechanic is anything involving the heater core or evaporator. It was my turn.

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Throwback: Bad Machining Job

Let’s take a look back at a post from a year ago. When I first bought my tools, at the start of my first semester of automotive school, I got a whole bunch of Snap-On stuff. I didn’t know that … Continue reading

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My Car: Outlets and USB Ports

I like working on my car. Sometimes it’s necessary repairs, other times it’s modifications or upgrades just because I want to.

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