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Thanksgiving 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Dan

Once again I find that it is Thanksgiving here in the United States, and it reminds me just how thankful I am for all of you that read this blog and follow me on social media. It’s hard to believe … Continue reading →

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Throwback: Old Engines

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Dan

Going back a few years for this one for some engines you don’t get to see every day. While I was in school, an older friend invited me to her husband’s engine shop. It was pretty cool seeing the shop, … Continue reading →

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Get Your Airbag Recall Done

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dan

If you somehow haven’t heard, millions of airbag inflators have been recalled in the past few years because they can become overpressurized due to humidity, leading to ruptures that send shrapnel into the occupants they’re designed to protect. If you … Continue reading →

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3 Years of Mechanical Malarkey

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Dan

I can’t believe I’ve already been doing this for 3 years. Thank you to everyone who reads and supports this site.

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Missing Headlight Glass

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Dan

I was given a quick job, a car just needed a new headlight. I pulled out the old bulb, and found something a little odd.

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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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What is Flat Rate?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Dan

You may have heard the term “flat rate pay” before, but what is it? There are two ways mechanics get paid: hourly and flat rate.

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Modifying Tools

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Dan

During a slow day at work I was doing some sweeping around the shop, and on different sides of the shop I found two cut off open end wrenches. Apparently two different techs really needed slightly shorter wrenches for whatever … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Customer Declined Service

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dan

Fixing cars is a business. That means we have to make money. Often that means we have to try to sell work to the customer besides what they came in for. This can lead to mechanics getting a bad rap … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Following Directions or Intuition

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Dan

This is a question I don’t think there’s a definite answer for. When performing a repair, should you take the time to look up and follow the instructions, or should you just follow your intuition? A lot of the time … Continue reading →

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