Collision Carnage

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dan

In keeping with Monday’s post, I’ve got another one for you from the body shop parking lot.

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It’s Got No Wheels!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Dan

This Suzuki SX4 was parked out in the lot for the bodyshop.

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My Car: Front Brakes and Ball Joints

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Dan

Time for the first big project of the year on my car.

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The Yankee Handyman

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Dan

One of the other techs in the shop was looking over a used car and found a few tools, including a special screwdriver.

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Coil Spring Modification

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dan

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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Bug in the Wheel

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Dan

Just a quick one for you today:

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Tool Review: Knipex Mini Bolt Cutters

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Dan

Things need to be cut. Sometimes regular side-cutters just don’t work well enough.

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Mechanics’ Medical Tape

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Dan

One of the unavoidable parts of being a mechanic is getting banged up. A wrench slips, you bash a knuckle, cut your finger, or get scraped up or burned reaching into a tight space.

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Chapter 2: Honda

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dan

Yesterday I began a new job at a Honda dealership. Now more of my posts will probably feature Hondas, though there are still stories I have from working at the Toyota dealer.

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Excessive Tool Packaging

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dan

Before I got my job at the Toyota dealership, I ordered tools and had them shipped to me, because I couldn’t just get them from the salesman that comes the shop by every week. Now I understand that you can only stock so many box sizes, but…

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