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Filthy Interiors
I’ve seen cars filled with trash, I’ve seen dirty floor mats, but then there are some cars where I put…
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House Wiring in Cars
My 1990 F-250 has led a hard life, and the wiring has taken a beating. It’s been hacked together enough…
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It May Look Like A Walnut
And it is a walnut. But walnuts have caused a surprising number of problems in cars compared to other plant…
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Modifying Tools
During a slow day at work I was doing some sweeping around the shop, and on different sides of the…
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Recalls Bring the Odd Cars
Sometimes I wonder if people compete to bring in the worst condition car to get recalls done. This one was…
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Hitting Curbs and Potholes
Winter brings more hazards for driving. The freeze/thaw cycle wreaks havoc on pavement, causing cracks and potholes to form, which…
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Opinion: Customer Declined Service
Fixing cars is a business. That means we have to make money. Often that means we have to try to…
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My Truck: Burnt Out Starter Solenoid
I recently purchased a 1990 Ford F-250 for cheap, and as expected, it’s been an ongoing project. On a recent…
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Opinion: Following Directions or Intuition
This is a question I don’t think there’s a definite answer for. When performing a repair, should you take the…
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Toyota Oil Filter Wrench
I worked on Toyotas for almost two years, but now I work on Hondas. Despite this, I still use my…
