Discovering that your car is in need of repair is never fun and sometimes it can be expensive. It's not uncommon for people to try and fix it themselves to save some money. While some car problems can be DIY fixes, others should be handled by … [Read more...] about Mechanics Hate When You Try To Fix These 5 Car Problems
I worked in an auto shop in some capacity for about 15 years of my life. Some of the shops were fantastic. We had a good reputation to uphold. Others would try to get away with shotty work and I'd usually leave as soon as I saw something I didn't … [Read more...] about Tired of Bad Mechanics? Here Are 8 Signs You’ve Found the Right One
As a former mechanic, I've seen a lot of things go wrong with cars. Believe it or not, your battery can cause a lot of car problems that you may not have realized before. Your vehicle's battery does more than just power on the engine and keep the … [Read more...] about 10 Weird Car Problems You’d Never Guess Are Caused by Your Battery
If you notice white smoke coming from the exhaust of your car, it can be incredibly alarming. It's true that white smoke from your exhaust isn't always the sign of something serious, but sometimes it is. So, you should have a good understanding of … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why You’re Seeing White Smoke From Your Exhaust
There are many crucial maintenance tasks that often go overlooked. Bleeding the brake system is one of them. Doing this will help ensure that your brake system is always working like it should. While it's true that many people rely on mechanics to … [Read more...] about DIY Car Care: How to Bleed Brakes Without Professional Tools
Car owners have far more to worry about than just the initial purchase. You must stay on top of regular maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly. As a former mechanic, I know that there are several overlooked repairs that are relatively … [Read more...] about 6 Cheap Overlooked Repairs That Could Be Wrecking Your Engine
