What is Car Repair Insurance?
What is Car Repair Insurance? Depending on the coverage you opt for, conventional car insurance may help you out if you’re in an accident, if your vehicle is stolen, or if it’s trashed by a natural disaster. However, if your car has a simple breakdown, most insurance won’t help you out with covering the cost […]
5 Tips for Choosing an Auto Repair Shop
No matter the time of year, it’s important to stick to your car’s preventative maintenance schedule to make sure its components are in proper working order. Failure to maintain your car can lead to breakdowns and accidents, as well as your car aging prematurely and needing to be replaced sooner. Maintenance 101: Learn more about […]
5 Repairs and Expenses That Add Value to Your Car’s Longevity
Buying a new or pre-owned vehicle costs a pretty penny, but car ownership requires more investment than the initial purchase price. There are insurance costs, registration fees, taxes, and of course, repair and service bills. Regular maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and windshield wiper replacements are vital to your driving safety. Here are […]
7 Questions to Ask Your Mechanic Before Your Next Repair
You know the feeling of dread you get when your car takes just a split second longer than usual to turn over, or that squeaking sound coming from your brakes starts to get louder? You know you should take your car in to get checked out, but you also know that it’s likely you’ll be […]
Should You Repair or Replace That Damaged Bumper?
Bumpers get damaged in a wide variety of ways — from rear-end collisions to accidental scrapes and scratches. However, when it comes to repairing your bumper, you may run into dilemmas where you aren’t sure whether it’s better to repair it or replace it. Consider these factors when making your decisions. Trust the Experts: See […]
Massachusetts Updates Right to Repair Law to Gain Auto Data
On Tuesday, Massachusetts residents voted to update the right to repair law, which was originally put into effect in 2013. With this update, residents and repair shops now have access to automakers’ real-time diagnostic data. Maintaining Your Vehicle: Signs you need new brakes What does the right to repair law entail? Back in 2013, 87 […]
Equipment You Need to Start a Successful Auto Repair Shop
This article is sponsored by Elevate Lifting. There will always be a need for auto repair shops, especially if one can offer competitive prices on its services. To get started in the industry you need high-quality gear and lifting equipment so you can see every part of the vehicle for inspection. Of course, you’ll also […]
Oklahoma Man Quits His Day Job to Start a Free Car-Repair Service
It’s been two years since former Army paratrooper and helicopter mechanic Adam Ely and his wife founded Hard Luck Automotive Services, a nonprofit car repair service in Oklahoma City. Today, the charitable mechanic is still providing free vehicle repairs to locals who can’t afford to take their car to a corner shop or dealership. Affordable […]
Some DIY Car Repairs Are Illegal in Sacramento
If you live in the County of Sacramento, California, you might want to be wary of where you perform do-it-yourself auto maintenance. According to The Drive, this county has an ordinance that prohibits vehicle owners and homeowners from performing certain car-care items in their personal garages. An Adventurous Companion: Discover the capability of the 2019 […]
How to Use a Tire Repair Kit
The preferred way to temporarily fix a flat tire and get you rolling toward a repair garage is a tire mobility kit. In the past, spare tires used to be the solution, but everyone’s finally realizing that there’s a much better way: just patch the hole. If you’re curious how a tire repair kit works, […]
Ford F-150 Repair Costs Lower Thanks to Aluminum
When Ford announced a few years back that it would be implementing military-grade aluminum alloy in its F-150 in place of conventional steel, one bit of the blowback it got from critics was the likelihood of high repair costs. Much to the chagrin of critics and rivals, the F-150 is still the king of the […]
Car Repairs Best Left to the Pros
Some car repairs like an oil change or windshield wiper replacement don’t necessarily require a visit to the mechanic. Many car owners are perfectly happy and skilled enough to handle those repairs themselves in order to save money and time at the repair shop. Some repairs, though, even for the most-accomplished do-it-yourselfers should be handed […]
Roebling Suspension Bridge Near Cincinnati Closes for Repairs
Motorists in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area who frequently use the Roebling Suspension Bridge to get to and from work will need to find an alternate route. As of Wednesday, the bridge officially closed for repairs, as the Cincinnati Enquirer confirmed. One caveat to the closure is that pedestrians can still use the walkway on the west […]
Creator of Haynes Car Repair Manual Series Dies at 80
Car mechanics lost one of their greatest advocates and teachers earlier this month. John Haynes, who created the Haynes Repair Manual series, died Feb. 8 at the age of 80. Over the past 53 years, Haynes Manuals have become famous for their combination of easy-to-understand text, step-by-step photos, and exploded diagrams that guide readers of […]
Why Do Highway & Road Repairs Take So Long?
Our society is all about speed. The faster you can accomplish something, the better. Food service is faster, internet is faster, cars are faster, and children are growing up faster. But, one thing stands in stark contrast to the rapidity of the rest of our life: highway construction. It can take multiple years to repave […]
Car Repair After an Accident: Things You Need to Know
Being involved in a car accident is usually the start of many headaches. You have to make sure that the accident is handled properly. How you behave immediately after the accident and the actions you take afterwards will affect how the accident is seen by law enforcement and the insurance companies involved. Once you have […]
Repairs Not to Ignore Unless You Want a Ticket
It’s no fun to take time out of your day to deal with vehicle repairs, especially repairs that don’t necessarily impact your ability to drive. That crack in your windshield doesn’t seem to be getting worse, right? And your exhaust system might be noisy, but cars are loud, right? Turns out, the repairs you’re willing […]