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How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

Time for a new exhaust?

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, a...

4 Things to Do to Keep Your Car Running Longer

by Jerry Edgerton / June 28th, 2016Despite booming new car sales, the average age of cars, SUVs, and pickups is rising. That average age is now a record 11½ years, according to IHS AutomotiveFalling new car sales during the recession and improved quality pushed up that average age. With the average car traveling 10,658 miles annually according to AAA, that nearly 12-year-old car has about 122,500 miles on the odometer.If you like to keep your car a long time,…

Can We Predict Long-Term Problems?

Baywest Health & Rehab, LLCPublished on October 1, 2016Whiplash is a neck injury caused when the neck forcefully and rapidly moves back-and-forth, like the cracking of a whip. The speed whiplash occurs at is so fast that we cannot prepare for it. In other words, by the time it takes us to contract a muscle voluntarily to prevent ourselves from injury, the forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement is already over. Considering the details of the injury event, it’s normal to lose focus…

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

Know How to Recognize an Accurate Auto Repair Estimate

Driving a motor vehicle in the United States is a fact of every day life for almost all of us. We depend on our vehicles to get us to work and home, take...

Why Is My Muffler Rattling?

A loose or corroded bracket, hanger or connector can cause a muffler rattle

Is It Time To Invest In A New Exhaust?

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, a...

He can repair your muffler, then serve you a fresh bowl of pho

Peter VanDo, owner of Yankee Discount Muffler in Bridgeport, has found a new calling in the middle of the pandemic.

Neighbor discussion: “Looking for Automotive Mechanic for a busy repair shop...”

Looking for Automotive Mechanic for a busy repair shop...

How and When Should I Replace My Brake Rotors?

Not All Automotive Repair Shops Are Created Equal (Posts by Corry Leracey)

Automotive repair in Plainfield Illinois or not, everyone wants a shop that they can count on, trust and that will include a cost effective solution when the need may arise. There are a lot of automot

The story of the Muffler Men: The fiberglass titans of retro roadside kitsch

If you ever took a road trip across the US in the 1960s or 1970s, you probably saw more than a few Muffler Men. They’re a prime example of ... Read More

How Brakes Work—and How to Tell When Yours Need Service

Click here to learn how your brakes work and when they need to be serviced.

Vehicle Maintenance You Can’t Ignore

If you want your vehicle to last as long as possible there are some types of maintenance you just can’t ignore.

Three Tips for Auto Repair Businesses Just Starting Out

The automotive repair business is one of the few industries that can provide a stable demand of customers. With more cars on the road than ever before, it’s the ideal solution for someone experienc…

How Often Do I Need to Change My Brake Fluid?

Brake fluid is as vital to stopping a vehicle as engine oil is to keeping it going, but it doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The recommended intervals for changing brake fluid are all over the board depending on the manufacturer, from as often as every two years to never. Really.