Keeping up with your home is key to maintaining long-term value. You want to ensure that you are checking up on all of the little things season to season. They're typically the small things you forget, delay, or overlook. No matter what your … [Read more...] about 6 Maintenance Mistakes That Reduce Long-Term Value
The decade-plus I worked in mechanic shops taught me a lot about the way cars work. You might think a problem is small, but most issues do start out that way. If you shrug these things off, they can wind up becoming costly repairs. Depending on the … [Read more...] about 8 Small Car Issues That Turn Into Four-Figure Repairs When Ignored
When I worked as a mechanic, I frequently saw customers stunned when they were told how much their "small repairs" would be (especially when I was working on Porsches). You might think that only the catastrophic issues are the expensive ones, but … [Read more...] about 10 Small Repairs That Save Drivers Thousands Over Time
Cold weather doesn’t just chill the air. It puts your car through a stress test. Batteries lose power, fluids thicken, and tires lose pressure, all of which reveal whether you’ve been diligent about maintenance. First-time drivers and seasoned owners … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Reveals Whether You’ve Actually Been Maintaining Your Car
You don’t need massive engine overhauls to see real gains. Sometimes, the little adjustments make the biggest difference. These small fixes help prevent costly breakdowns, maintain resale value, and ensure your truck remains reliable for years. If … [Read more...] about 7 Small Fixes That Extend the Life of Your Truck
Mechanics cringe when they see you doing certain things to your vehicle. As a former mechanic, I have seen it all and, honestly, many people treat their cars poorly. It's not a place to store trash or just a hunk of metal to get you from point A to … [Read more...] about 11 Things Mechanics Wish You’d Stop Doing to Your Car
Car maintenance is incredibly important. As a former mechanic, I cannot stress that enough. Keeping up with all of the routine maintenance to-do items is crucial for the overall health of your car. In the long run, it will also save you thousands of … [Read more...] about 8 Car Maintenance Habits That Will Save You Thousands
Most drivers don’t think about their car’s timing belt until it snaps—and by then, it’s too late. This seemingly simple component keeps your engine’s valves and pistons moving in perfect sync. But if it fails, the damage can be catastrophic, and the … [Read more...] about Your Car’s Timing Belt Isn’t Just Important — It’s a $3,000 Time Bomb
