Auto Repair And Tool Experts
Probe testers are a tool you can’t live without and Autel’s PS100 is Top of the Line. I know, you have a test light. What can you do with a probe tester that you can’t with a test light? In a world where cars are essentially big computers, it’s more important than ever to have […]
Benefits of a Dash Cam and How to Install One One of the most popular features in new cars is the dash cam. Almost every new model of vehicle and many industrial pieces of equipment are now coming with a factory camera installed on the dash- along with a ton of other tech that […]
How to Replace the Engine Valve Cover in a ‘14 Chevy Cruze or Sonic 1.4 One of the most common failures on the Chevy Cruze and Sonic Ecotec 1.4 liter turbo engine is the valve cover-or cam cover. In my time as an auto tech, I’ve replaced dozens of these valve covers due to […]
What’s the best winter fuel additive in 2023? The market is littered with products claiming to be the “best fuel additive for cold weather”. With dozens of variations being sold, it begs the question which winter fuel additive works the best? You want to save money where you can so doing the research is important. […]
Replacing the thermostat in your Grand Caravan is an inevitable repair. I own one of these clunker ‘14 Dodge Grand Caravans which is identical to a Town and Country and you will be changing the thermostat yearly. On older vehicles, this was recommended anyways and it seems Dodge brought along the old bc may not […]
What tools will you need to get started in the automotive industry? When a person gets his or her first job working on cars and trucks, they often wonder what are the first tools I will need to do the job? With the number of automotive tools on the market and the ever growing list, […]
How to change the alternator in a 2011-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 Liter So, given what happened to me yesterday, I decided to give you a little DIY knowledge. The alternator in my girlfriends Grand Caravan crapped the bed. So in this post, I’m gonna tell you how to replace the alternator in your Grand Caravan […]
When did Start-Stop technology become popular? According to CarProUsa, the start-stop system technology we see in late model vehicles in the United States was actually first debuted way back in 1983. Volkswagen was the first car with a start-stop technology system but VW’s version wasn’t entirely the same as what we see in 2023. It was […]
One of the most common maintenance items on any vehicle is brake repairs. This is due to all different braking habits, quality of brake parts, proper installation and other factors. Being one of the most important and common auto maintenance items, it’s natural to ask how much brake services cost? The answer can be broad […]
Do ASE Certifications help techs make more money? It’s been a debate around automotive shops for decades. Some people claim that certifications are important while others will tell you having them is essentially useless. Therefore- especially for new techs starting out in the automotive field, it’s important to ask if ASE certified mechanics make […]