Tag Archives: Damage

Broken Flex Plate

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dan

A Honda CR-V was driven into the shop with a bad tapping or knocking noise coming from the engine area. The noise attracted a lot of attention as the tech brought it in, because it’s not a normal sound. When … Continue reading →

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Wiring Almost Chewed Through

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Dan

Hondas have a bit of an unfortunate reputation for having wiring that is appealing to animals. For a while the insulation is some sort of plant-based material, and when an animal takes up residence in a car’s engine bay, they … Continue reading →

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Bent Brake Caliper

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Dan

I was working on a Honda Pilot, replacing the rear brake pads and rotors. Everything seemed normal until I took the caliper slider pins out to clean and lubricate them.

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The Scariest Tire I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Dan

As a mechanic, I see a lot of worn out tires. Usually we’re able to sell tires to a customer before they’re completely used up, but sometimes they’re already bald, or even worn down to cords. Sometimes the tires are … Continue reading →

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Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Ripping Out Sheet Metal

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Dan

Some cars have factory-designed trailer hitches available, with well-designed attachment points. Other cars, usually ones that aren’t really meant to do any towing, don’t have factory options, so you’d have to get an aftermarket one. I’ve seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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Be Careful With Your Sparks

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Dan

There are multiple things mechanics do that create a lot of sparks. Some are destructive, some are constructive: metal cut-off wheels, acetylene torches, and welding. When doing any of these, you need to be aware of where your sparks are … Continue reading →

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Water Leak Totals Car

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dan

Water leaking into a car can be a real headache. There are a lot of electronics in modern cars, and they don’t like getting wet. If there’s enough water for long enough, carpet with get moldy and body panels will … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What Tree You Park Under

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Dan

If you’re somewhere with a lot trees, you sometimes need to be careful where you park your car. You might think that the only danger a tree could pose to your car would be a falling branch, but that it … Continue reading →

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Mice In Cars Isn’t Good

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Dan

I’ve had to deal with damage from animals under the hood of cars multiple times. A lot of times it’s just the remnants of a small nest something started building, sometimes it’s pieces of food or droppings, or even chewed … Continue reading →

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Similarly Damaged Civics

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Dan

It’s not that uncommon to have two of the same model and color car in the shop at the same time, but not often that they have very similar damage.

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