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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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Broken Ball Joint
Ball joints are a crucial part of a car’s suspension. They’re attached to the steering knuckle or spindle, sometimes one…
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My Car: What Happened to the 97 Civic?
If you know me well, you know that I absolutely loved my first car, and wanted to keep it running…
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Throwback: Coil Spring Modification
Taking another look back at a post from two years ago. Don’t do this to your car. There are ways…
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When Bushings and Bolts Go Bad
Suspension arms are attached to the car through rubber bushings that have a metal sleeve in the middle where the…
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Throwback Thursday: A Friday Morning Nightmare
In memory of my previous job at a Toyota dealership, which I left two years ago today, here’s a post…
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How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearing on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic
The left rear wheel bearing on my 1997 Civic had been making a lot of noise for a while so…
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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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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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Honda HR-V Suspension Carnage
If there’s anything that can draw a small crowd of mechanics, it’s a car that’s gotten some impressive damage from…
