Author Archives: Dan

Windstorm Tire Damage

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Dan

We recently had a windstorm in the area, which meant branches, shingles, and siding were flying everywhere. I’ve seen strange things in tires, but the wind caused one I’ve never seen before.

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Rusted Screw Complaint

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Dan

The dealership recently delivered a used Odyssey to a customer. When they came in for a few repairs they said they didn’t like that the screws holding down the trim over the rear seat anchors were rusty.

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Broken Wheel Not Leaking

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Dan

In the northern states, plenty of potholes form in the winter months. Most are small enough that they don’t cause damage, but sometimes they cause tire damage or bend wheels.

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Engine Compartment Feast

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Dan

I’ve posted a couple times in the past I’ve written about evidence of animals in cars. Both evidence of them eating or storing food, or of trying to live in them. This car was worse than those.

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When Bushings and Bolts Go Bad

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Dan

Suspension arms are attached to the car through rubber bushings that have a metal sleeve in the middle where the bolt goes through. In rustier areas of the country like where I live, that means the bolts can be very … Continue reading →

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Underbody Damage

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Dan

Most new Hondas have a metal or plastic cover under the engine that has to be removed before an oil change. The majority are missing fasteners or are damaged after several oil changes.

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Recalls and Gloveboxs

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Dan

The airbag recalls just keep coming. They’re usually not that much trouble, most of the Hondas I work on are pretty easy. The hard part often comes when doing a passenger airbag and needing to lower the glove box to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: A Friday Morning Nightmare

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Dan

In memory of my previous job at a Toyota dealership, which I left two years ago today, here’s a post from the day before, March 14th, 2016. Usually Fridays are the day you look forward to, if you don’t work … Continue reading →

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Dropped Oil Cap

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Dan

Dropping tools or bolts while working on a car is annoying, especially when it’s into the engine bay. When a mechanic drops something there’s always a silent pause while they wait to hear if it hits the ground. If not, … Continue reading →

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How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearing on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Dan

The left rear wheel bearing on my 1997 Civic had been making a lot of noise for a while so I finally replaced it, and it was easier than I expected. If you have to do this yourself, here’s a … Continue reading →

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