Monthly Archives: May 2018

The Great Wheel Swap

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Dan

I work in a Honda dealership, so adding accessories to cars is sometimes a job I do. Recently I ended in a rather confusing situation involving 2 cars, 8 tires, 16 wheels, 12 wheel locks, and 56 lug nuts.

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The Wrong Way To Wire Accessories

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dan

A Honda Civic came in with complaints of some strange electrical problems. The first step after checking for diagnostic codes was to check for any aftermarket add-ons, because if poorly installed, they can mess with the systems on the car.

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Bad Luck, Hit Twice

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Dan

A Honda Accord was in the shop, and I noticed something odd near the gas door.

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My Truck: Painting the Bumpers

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Dan

My 1990 Ford F-250 was originally red, but the previous owner painted it camouflage. There were a few spots that I wanted to touch up when it got warm, especially the bumpers.

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Missing Drive Shaft

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Dan

I was looking over an old Honda CR-V when I noticed something a little odd underneath.

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