Monthly Archives: March 2020

Big Tire Puncture

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Dan

With how many cars that my shop works on, it’s not that uncommon for cars to come in with a flat tire. Most of the time it’s caused by a puncture from a stray screw or nail, but sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

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Tips For Checking Over A Used Car

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dan

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Exhaust Hanger Creativity

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Dan

I was replacing the exhaust on an older Civic, and ran into a problem. One of the rubber exhaust hangers had torn, and it was one that went to two pegs on the exhaust instead of one, so to replace … Continue reading →

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Pedal Extensions

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Dan

I’m a little over six feet tall, so the majority of customers are shorter than me. This means that the driver’s seat is usually a bit farther forward than is comfortable for me to drive. I usually try to avoid … Continue reading →

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Get Your Recalls Done

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Dan

If I had to guess, I’d say that probably the majority of cars sold in the United States in the last two decades have come under some sort of recall at least once. Recalls usually address safety issues, or sometimes … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on the Latest Airbag Recall

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dan

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Tool Review: Hyper Tough Slotted Screwdriver

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dan

This might be the cheapest tool review I’ve ever done.

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Find a Trustworthy Mechanic

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Dan

Auto repair shops are everywhere, but it can be hard to find a good mechanic. Even if you find a good mechanic at one shop, somebody else at the same place may not be so good, so when you find … Continue reading →

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