Tag Archives: Interior & Trim

When Big Jobs Get Bigger

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Dan

It all started as simply taking over a used car that another tech had looked at but was out sick and couldn’t work on. One of the problems with the car was that the wires to one of the airbag … Continue reading →

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The Noisy Leaf

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Dan

Cars can make all sorts of noises. Suspension squeaks and clunks, grinding brakes, uneven tires, leaking exhaust, all of these are mechanical noises from outside the car. Inside the car there can be squeaks or creaks from trim panels rubbing … Continue reading →

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Customized Accord

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Dan

Most cars are left stock, the way they came from the factory. Some owners may add a few accessories, like splash guards, door visors, or seat covers. Sometimes the stock radio isn’t enough and they put in an aftermarket unit. … Continue reading →

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Annoying Rattle Noise

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Dan

A couple times now, I’ve had a car come into the shop with a complaint of a rattling noise while driving. Squeaks and rattles inside the car can be hard to find because it could be two pieces of trim … Continue reading →

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Bedazzled Cars

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Dan

I like putting a personal touch on my cars, and I’m not the only one. Many people like bumper stickers, but I’ve seen a couple cars recently with a different modification that’s a bit more shiny.

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The Most Unusual Job of the Year

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Dan

This was a weird one. I’m not entirely sure how to describe everything about this one, but if anything fits the name Mechanical Malarkey, it was this job. Let’s start with the original customer complaint.

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Working on Family Minivans

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Dan

It usually doesn’t matter whether a customer has kids. If I’m doing any kind of work outside the car, or on the engine, it doesn’t matter. But then if I have to work on the interior, it can make things … Continue reading →

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Duct-taped Trim

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Dan

In a recent post I showed what duct tape does to paint on a car. It’s also not a good idea to use inside your car.

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Aftermarket Making Hard Jobs Harder

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Dan

Recently I had to replace the heater box on a Honda Fit. To do this I had to remove the dashboard, which is a long, tedious job, even though I’ve done it a couple times already. This one took a … Continue reading →

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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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