Author Archives: Dan

2007-2011 Honda CR-V Engine Air Filter Replacement

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Dan

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The Cleanest Rusted-Out Ford

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Dan

When a dealership decides that a trade-in isn’t worth selling, it often goes into a wholesale auction where other dealers buy them. Often these cars are older, high mileage, rusted out, or just not worth fixing to sell at a … Continue reading →

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Check Your Spare Tire Pressure

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Dan

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Overfilled Transmission, Broken Wires

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Dan

A second-generation Honda Insight came into the shop with a complaint of low power when accelerating, and the transmission “D” indicator was flashing. When I pulled it in, it was clearly something going wrong with the transmission.

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2013-2017 Honda Accord CVT Fluid Replacement

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dan

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Mice In Cars Isn’t Good

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Dan

I’ve had to deal with damage from animals under the hood of cars multiple times. A lot of times it’s just the remnants of a small nest something started building, sometimes it’s pieces of food or droppings, or even chewed … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding My Truck’s Rear Brakes Part 2

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Dan

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Corroded Airbag Sensor Wire

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Dan

A Honda Civic came into the shop needing an SRS light diagnosis. This light indicates that there’s something wrong with the airbag system. On Hondas from the early half of the 2000’s, this is often caused by a faulty seat … Continue reading →

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2013-2017 Honda Accord Rear Brake Caliper Replacement

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Dan

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Similarly Damaged Civics

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Dan

It’s not that uncommon to have two of the same model and color car in the shop at the same time, but not often that they have very similar damage.

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