Author Archives: Dan

2012-2015 Honda Civic Door Panel Removal

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Dan

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“The Other Shop Said…”

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Dan

Sometimes a car comes in that a customer had taken to another shop, but the other shop didn’t have the tools or specialty expertise to complete a repair. Sometimes a car comes in that another shop couldn’t figure out what … Continue reading →

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2005-2010 Pontiac G6 Rear Brake Caliper Replacement

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Dan

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2003-2007 Honda Accord Wiper Linkage Replacement

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Dan

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Mystery Noise on a Brand New Car

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Dan

Trying to diagnose noises in cars is often a pain. If it’s something that happens while driving, you have to either try to figure out where it’s coming from while you’re driving, or pull someone else away from what they’re … Continue reading →

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Streamlight Stylus Pro USB Flashlight Review

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Dan

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Capless Fuel Filler Seal Failure

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Dan

Most customers that come into the shop to get a problem diagnosed don’t know what the actual problem is, just the symptoms. Sometimes people come in and tell us what they think the problem is, but they might not be … Continue reading →

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2013-2017 Honda Accord Inner & Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Dan

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Scraping Noise From Brakes…Caused by Washers?

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Dan

At first glance it looked like a pretty typical repair order: scraping noise from the rear of a Honda Accord. Most likely going to be rear brakes, with a good chance of needing calipers as well due to the parking … Continue reading →

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How I Remove Rusty Sway Bar Links

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Dan

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