Tag Archives: Safety

Backwards Head Restraints are Dangerous

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Dan

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Unsafe Ubers

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Dan

Cars that are used for Uber and Lyft get a lot more use than cars just used for regular commuting, so they need servicing a lot more often. With the extra mileage comes faster wear on a lot of components. … Continue reading →

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Welding On My 1990 F-250

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Dan

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Get Your Recalls Done

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Dan

If I had to guess, I’d say that probably the majority of cars sold in the United States in the last two decades have come under some sort of recall at least once. Recalls usually address safety issues, or sometimes … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on the Latest Airbag Recall

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dan

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No Headlights? There’s a Recall For That

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Dan

A first generation Honda Pilot came into the shop to get some recalls done. It needed at least one of the airbag inflators replaced, but I don’t think that’s why it finally came in. The headlights didn’t work, and that’s … Continue reading →

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Clean the Snow Off Your Car

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Dan

This is your annual reminder to clean the snow off your car. Not just off the windshield, off everything. The windows, the hood, and yes, the roof. Snow blowing off your car can make it hard for the people behind … Continue reading →

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How to Safely Lift and Support a Car

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Dan

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A Quick Word on Safety

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Dan

Today’s video is about safety while working on cars. Click here or on the video above to watch it.

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Long Tire Life

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Dan

Recently I had a 2013 CR-V in the shop. While looking it over I measured the tires, and there was 3/32nds on the front and 5/32nds on the rear, which is right around when it’s time to get new tires. … Continue reading →

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