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Cracked Rotor

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dan

A customer at my dealership was test driving a used car when they heard a strange clunking noise. It was given to one of the technicians to find out what was wrong with it.

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Selections from Social Media Vol. 1

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Dan

I put out new blog posts here every Monday and Thursday, but the rest of the week I’m also posting pictures on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here are some of the most interesting pictures that you may have missed if … Continue reading →

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Throwback: Surprise Passenger

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Dan

Going back a couple years for a throwback to a special visitor in the shop. It’s a regular Saturday morning at work, when one of the techs finds some fur in the engine compartment of a car he just pulled … Continue reading →

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Worn-Out Pulley

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Dan

I was driving my truck last week when I suddenly heard the squeal of my serpentine belt and then didn’t have any power steering. I quickly pulled over and opened the hood to find that my serpentine belt had gotten … Continue reading →

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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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Short Tire Life

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dan

Typical tires are designed to last a long time. Typical passenger car all-season tires can usually go for 40,000-60,000 miles if properly maintained. High performance tires are higher grip, which means they wear out much quicker, in possibly 20,000 miles … Continue reading →

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Car vs. Wood

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Dan

A car was brought into the shop to check for a fluid leak. The owner had something about maybe backing over something. The damage told a different story.

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Engine Compartment Feast

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Dan

I’ve posted a couple times in the past I’ve written about evidence of animals in cars. Both evidence of them eating or storing food, or of trying to live in them. This car was worse than those.

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When Bushings and Bolts Go Bad

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Dan

Suspension arms are attached to the car through rubber bushings that have a metal sleeve in the middle where the bolt goes through. In rustier areas of the country like where I live, that means the bolts can be very … Continue reading →

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Check Your Tires

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Dan

It’s important to check your tires regularly. Tire pressures should be checked every month, especially in places with widely varying temperatures. Every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change will affect the tire pressure by 1 PSI. Proper tire pressure is … Continue reading →

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