Cars can be thrilling, but not all brands are created equal under the hood. Some vehicles make technicians wince the moment they roll into the shop, not because they’re ugly or slow, but because keeping them running smoothly can feel like trying to … [Read more...] about 7 Car Brands Technicians Hesitate to Recommend
It's a perfect day for a drive! Your car is humming along, the road is clear, and you feel unstoppable—until the dreaded check engine light flickers on. Suddenly, your trusty vehicle transforms into a cryptic puzzle that only your mechanic claims … [Read more...] about 7 Times Your Mechanic May Be Taking Advantage Of You
Car repairs can get expensive fast. Maybe you’ve looked at a bill from your mechanic and wondered if you could have done the job yourself. With so many online tutorials and auto parts stores, skipping the mechanic seems tempting. But is it really a … [Read more...] about Can You Really Save Money by Skipping the Mechanic?
As a former mechanic, I've always preferred that my clients be completely honest with me. When it comes to what's going on with your car, giving me the "full picture view" was helpful in diagnosing what was going on and fixing it. However, that's not … [Read more...] about 8 Things You Should Never Reveal To A Mechanic
As a former mechanic, working in a shop isn't all it's cracked up to be. A lot of the time, you are paid based on what work comes in (not an hourly wage). You will have to be there whether there are cars in the shop or not. It can be exhausting. … [Read more...] about 6 Businesses That Any Mechanic Can Open For Less Than $1000
The television news magazine Inside Edition recently showed a series of stories in which they rigged a home to seemingly need repairs, but the fix was extremely minor. For example, they moved the eye of an electric garage door so that it … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Trust Your Mechanic To Save You Money?
I've been taking my Honda Ridgeline to a Honda dealer in Rockville for service for the last 18 months of ownership, and I just need to rant about one thing: the mechanics. Let me say this up front, though, that the guy's checking in the vehicles are … [Read more...] about Rant: The Dealer’s Mechanics are Messing with My Truck
