One of the most important systems on every vehicle on the road today is the brakes because going fast, or even moving at all, isn’t fun or efficient if you aren’t able to stop. A properly functioning brake system is vital not only to vehicle control, but also safety. It won’t matter at all how…
Read moreLabor Day: What You Didn’t Know about Auto Repair Labor Rates
With Labor Day approaching, thoughts naturally turn toward backyard BBQs, the end of summer, insanely expensive car repair labor rates, another school year for the kids and autumn, which is suddenly right around the bend. OK, so Labor Day isn’t really about the ultra-pricy rates we pay for car repair labor – but…
Read moreHow to Save Money at the Mechanic’s with Affordable Car Parts
If you’re not planning to do it yourself for your next car repair, you can still save money at your mechanic’s shop. Is this really possible? Yep, it’s true. While labor costs usually contain the bulk of your mechanic’s bill, there are “padded costs” within the parts & components breakdown. And while this…
Read moreThe Ultimate Buyers Guide of the Best Gifts for Mechanics
What’s in your toolbox? Do you need a big boost of function and a little “fun factor?” Sometimes, a new tool can bring a little joy back into working on your car. Much like the proverbial “kid on Christmas day,” even rough-and-tumble mechanics get excited with a new tool. Hey, we’re all kids at heart,…
Read moreThe 5 Things You Never Want To Hear Your Mechanic Say
There are times when life throws you a curveball and your car just doesn’t work how it should. The headache of having a broken car rivals many of the biggest headaches you can get from modern day life problems. Every time that painfully annoying “check engine” light turns on, you immediately worry something big is…
Read moreHow To Find a Good, Trustworthy Mechanic
Let’s be honest, a mechanic/auto tech is one of the least trusted very important people you need in your life. In the great USA our cars are part of our identity and they are vital to our everyday efficiency. We need our cars. A mechanic is a car doctor; so finding a good doctor for…
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