Author Archives: Dan

Shoddy Collision Shop Work

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Dan

Mechanics usually like fixing problems, but we usually don’t like having to fix problems caused by other mechanics doing poor quality work. Collision shops have to do some of the most meticulous repairs, so when they don’t do something right … Continue reading →

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Consider Maintenance Costs

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Dan

When you’re choosing what car to buy, whether new or used, besides whether you can afford the price of the car overall, you really need to think about the other costs. Things like insurance or how much gas a certain … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Use PPE – Got Burned

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Dan

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Broken Flex Plate

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dan

A Honda CR-V was driven into the shop with a bad tapping or knocking noise coming from the engine area. The noise attracted a lot of attention as the tech brought it in, because it’s not a normal sound. When … Continue reading →

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Fixing an Exhaust Heat Shield

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Dan

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Watch For Shifted Brake Hardware

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Dan

If you or someone else recently worked on your brakes, and now you’re hearing this little scraping noise, here’s something to check for.

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Car Won’t Turn Off: Faulty Shifter Diagnosis

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dan

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Wiring Almost Chewed Through

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Dan

Hondas have a bit of an unfortunate reputation for having wiring that is appealing to animals. For a while the insulation is some sort of plant-based material, and when an animal takes up residence in a car’s engine bay, they … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: Mechanix Brand Gloves

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Dan

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Toasted New Brakes

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Dan

A Honda CR-V was brought into the shop with a complaint about the brakes. I can’t recall exactly what the complaint was, but it was probably that the brake pedal would pulsate as they slowed the car.

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