Category Archives: In The Shop

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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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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Throwback: Coil Spring Modification

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Dan

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.

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Power Sliding Door Problems

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Dan

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 →

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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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