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Check the Threads
Whenever you’re removing a bolt that isn’t rusty, but it is hard to turn, it’s a good idea to check…
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Blown-Up CVT
I was out for a drive in a customer’s car that had a complaint about a vibration. I didn’t feel…
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Wheel Locks on Steel Wheels
Wheels, especially OEM alloy wheels, are not cheap, easily worth a couple hundred dollars each, which makes them a prime…
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#BecauseRoadkill
I’m a fan of having bumper stickers on my vehicles that have meaning to them. On the rear bumper of…
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Snapped Control Arm
In back of the dealership I work at is what’s known as the “wholesale line.” It’s where cars that get…
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Mechanical Malarkey in 2019
It’s the new year and my month off is over, so I’m back! Last year I did a lot of…
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A Vacation from Malarkey
After some thinking, I’ve decided that I need a short break from blogging. I’ve managed to keep pretty consistent at…
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Check Your Tires Before Winter
It’s the beginning of winter here in New York, which means it’s time to make sure your car is ready…
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Thanksgiving 2018
Once again I find that it is Thanksgiving here in the United States, and it reminds me just how thankful…
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Inside a Muffler
The exhaust system on my truck was badly rusting out, so I finally got around to replacing it. When I…

