How To Negotiate Car Repairs
Everything is negotiable, it just comes down to if you want to put forth the effort to negotiate. In my life I have owned no less than 15 cars , that means car repairs. When your car is in the shop for repairs it's a unique situation, you have no ...
How to Improve Your Gas Mileage in You Car
Gas prices are at an all time high and there is no indication that they will be coming down any time soon. What if we could show you how to easily save 20% or more on gas? Here are some great tips that are guaranteed to save you big at ...
Motorcycle Wheel Repair
Motorcycle wheels can be repaired just as easily as any other alloy wheel. The process is the same, but requires a different machine, because most motorcycle wheels have a "pressed in" barring that remains with the wheel.
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. So Metro Wheels converted an ...
A Changing of the Guard in Automotive Repair
As someone who has always purchased used, low mileage cars in an attempt to offset the expense of driving a new car off the dealer lot, I've had my share of repair issues over the years. Luckily, I've also had the same reliable mechanic for the better part of two ...
How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change? by Theodore Olson
It's all about beating the clock." This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate technician. If you have ever wondered why your car doesn't get fixed correctly, or all your concerns weren't addressed, you can blame, in part, ...
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment refers to the geometrical relationship of the wheels to the vehicle itself, to each other and to the road. Ideally, all four wheels should be aimed straight ahead, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the road and perpendicular to their respective axles. This will produce the least amount ...
Fixing Wheel Alignment Problems
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve checked the alignment on a car or truck and found that it was within the acceptable range of specs for the application—but it didn’t steer straight. It’s a common enough problem, so keep reading any maybe we can straighten things out for you.
As ...
Correcting Steering Pulls
Ever take a long trip in a vehicle with a steering pull problem? Having to maintain constant pressure on the steering wheel can very tiring, not to mention hard on the tires. A vehicle with a pull problem is a vehicle that is fighting the forces of nature. Something is ...
Silencing Disc Brake Squeal
Like fingernails scraping across a blackboard, disc brake squeal is enough to make anybody's hair stand on end. For some neurological reason that is not fully understood, human beings react negatively to high-pitched squeals — like crying babies, sirens and screeching breaks. So if your brakes are qeualing, you want ...
Application Specific Brake Linings
If you’re installing new brake linings, don’t expect to be satisfied with the results if all you do is a quickie "hang and turn" brake job with economy grade replacement linings. This kind of brake work may be good enough if you’re only concern is saving money. But if you’re ...
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