Category Archives: In The Shop
The Wrong Way To Wire Accessories
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. … Continue reading
Bad Luck, Hit Twice
A Honda Accord was in the shop, and I noticed something odd near the gas door.
Missing Drive Shaft
I was looking over an old Honda CR-V when I noticed something a little odd underneath.
Throwback: Coil Spring Modification
Taking another look back at a post from two years ago. Don’t do this to your car. There are ways to lower the ride height of your car that aren’t that bad. This was not one of those ways.
Power Sliding Door Problems
With the growing popularity of minivans over the past few decades, more and more convenience features have been added. One of the most popular is power sliding doors, where motor pulls on cables to open and close the sliding doors … Continue reading
Windstorm Tire Damage
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.
Rusted Screw Complaint
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.
