Shade Tree Automotive Diagnostics And Care - Part I - See No Evil
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Shade Tree Automotive Diagnostics And Care - Part III - Smell No Evil
Learning a little more about how to better care for your vehicles is a good idea for any number of reasons. It allows you to know if an unscrupulous mechanic is attempting to gouge you on your repairs and that will save you money. It can prevent you...
Car Repair Prices: There Are No Honest Mechanics!
I enjoy reading the tips and suggestions on finding an honest or good mechanic. These can be found on various government and consumer websites, and in a variety of auto repair articles. I think the same guy wrote all the suggestions, and for all 50...
Safety Instructions Before Using Vehicle Lifts
Lifts are used to raise a vehicle on a stable platform, allowing automotive mechanics unrestricted access to inspect and repair the underbelly, transmission and wheels of the vehicle. Multiple vehicle lifts are standard equipment in most auto repair...
Auto Repair: How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change?
Its all about beating the clock. This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate technician. If you have ever wondered why your car doesnt get fixed correctly, or all your concerns werent add...
Auto Repair: The Top Ten Mistakes Made By Your Mechanic
Number One: Not confirming the concern. Confirming a repair concern is a basic diagnostic principle frequently overlooked. To fix a problem, the first thing one must do is recognize it. Number Two: Insufficient Road Testing. The importance of a thor...
Car Repair Scams: Why Traditional Scam Prevention Tips Will Cost You A Fortune
The advice is all the same for auto repair scam prevention. Youll be told to find an ASE certified shop. Ask around. Check out several different repair facilities first. Are they clean and neat? Do they provide written estimates? Check with the BBB....
Car Repair Prices: Why Your Oil Change Is Never Just An Oil Change
For a repair shop, there is little profit in the $29.95 oil change. By the time a shop pays its technician, pays for the oil, the filter, and the hazardous waste disposal fees, theres no money left. This low profit margin is worsened by the extremel...
Why You Only Have A 30% Chance Of Getting Your Car Fixed Right The First Time
While there are a number of factors why its difficult to get your car fixed right the first time, the primary reason is the skill of the mechanic doing the repair. According to studies, 70% of automotive technicians are not qualified to work on your...
How To Pay For Emergency Car Repairs
Your car has broken down, and now you need to pay for towing, and repairs. Sometimes these repairs cost unexpected hundreds or thousands of dollars. What are your options? 1. Be Prepared The best way to avoid an emergency is to be prepared for an em...
Repairing Flat Tires On A Scooter
The tires and the spokes of the scooter will require daily inspection to ensure you have no problems, and that your ride will be a safe one. If you are faced with broken spokes, you should repair them right away to prevent additional breakage. If yo...