Author Archives: Dan

What Does Tape Do To Car Paint?

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Dan

This is a blog post that’s a whole year in the making. Last year I put 10 different types of tape on a junk fender I had lying around and waited until this year to take them off to see … Continue reading →

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Breaking Brake Pad Material

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Dan

Recently I had a car in the shop for its yearly state inspection. It had a few problems, but probably the worst and most dangerous was the brakes.

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Car vs. Wood

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Dan

A car was brought into the shop to check for a fluid leak. The owner had something about maybe backing over something. The damage told a different story.

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Free Relays and Fuses

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Dan

The dealership I work for has us remove aftermarket remote starts from all the used cars we sell, because they can often cause problems like drained batteries or cause the car to start when it’s not supposed to. They’re usually … Continue reading →

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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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Mechanical Malarkey Merchandise Now Available

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Dan

If you’re a fan of what I post here on this blog and social media, I’m now making some products available with my logo on them.

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