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The Benefits of a Mobile Mechanic

What do you do when you leave your house in the morning and your car won't start? Or when you’re on a lunch break about to head back to

car oil

How to Change Oil in Your Car: The Ultimate Guide

Basic car maintenance is intimidating. In fact, even something as simple as an oil change can have you fretting. However, ignoring these problems is a slippery slope. Speaking of oil,

ac system

The Definitive A-Z of Your Car’s AC System

Back in the day, a car’s AC system was viewed as a fancy addition. However, in the present time, having air conditioning in your car is seen as essential.

EVAP system

What in the world is EVAP in your car?

Does the check engine light in your car illuminate sometimes, with no other apparent symptoms being present? And in certain situations, even the engine may run rough while idling. Problems

exhaust

Do you hear rattling noises from your car? Quick read on exhaust systems

Did you know that rattling and banging noises coming from underneath the car may be telltale signs of a failing exhaust? This is a quite reliable and robust system whose

tubocharger

Let's talk about Turbocharger systems

Did you know that a turbocharger became an unavoidable engine component in most cars today, both gasoline and diesel ones? A quick comparison with traditional cars would reveal these engines

catalytic converter

Introduction to Catalytic convertors! Quick read

Did you know that all cars today have one or more catalytic converters, regardless of make and manufacturer? They are a part of the emission control system, which reduces the

car repair

Broken Windshield? What should you do next?

Are you aware that any kind of windshield damage is not something you can ignore or tolerate? Even small imperfections like scratches are an issue here, as they may have

wipers

My windshield wipers dont work. What should I do?

Have you ever checked the condition of the whole assembly that drives the wiper blades on your car? Most drivers don’t think much about it, as these simple and

suspension

Bumpy ride? Consider getting your suspension checked. Quick intro to Suspension systems

Did you know that each wheel on your car hides an elaborate mechanism that we call suspension? Most drivers won’t think much about it until unusual knocks and noises

car repair

What are O2 sensors & how can they save you money?

Did you know that almost all modern cars have one or more O2 sensors, regardless of the make or model? Many drivers are not aware of this, as this is

ignition switch

Key stuck? Quick read on Ignition switches

Have you ever been in a situation where there was no reaction from the car after turning the key? Either the starter motor won’t turn or the dashboard remains

fix my car

A typical journey of fixing your car

What is the first thing you do after noticing that something is not right with your car? While some car owners will take it straight to the workshop, most will first try to track the issue on their own. This article will cover a typical journey of fixing your car.

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What is a pre-purchase inspection

Are you looking to buy your first car or something that will replace your old and outdated one? In this article, we will explain what to look for when buying a secondhand vehicle.

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Starter motor replacement

Have you ever considered what would happen if the starter motor in your car goes bad? Being a simple and quite reliable device, most drivers will not give much thought about this possibility. In this article, we will explain the symptoms of a failing starter motor and what you need to replace it.

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