Matthew's Auto Repair Blog October 2007 Archive

DIY ... Nigerian Style
Today I read about a guy in Nigeria that took a bunch of spare parts, including a motorcycle engine, and managed to construct a helicopter that actually leaves the ground. ... Read More

Monday October 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Gas and Light Bulbs Don't Mix
Gas and light bulbs don't mix. Huh? That seems like the dunce statement of the year. At least that's what I thought until I read about the odd but very ... Read More

Sunday October 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Remembering a Classic, or Car Geek Orgasm Material
I was recently reminded of an absolute classic piece of advertising. Auto parts are seldom seen in a glamorous light, but in 2003 Honda dropped an ad on us ... Read More

Saturday October 20, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

No More Dead Hybrids
Hybrid owners make some personal sacrifices to save on gas and protect mama earth. As automakers work out hybrid bugs, the cars get better and better. Unfortunately one of the ... Read More

Monday October 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (5)

Tow Truck Wars
First it was the ice cream trucks in my neighborhood. Mr. Softee vs. Kool Man battled for my block in Brooklyn, New York every summer. Their competition usually led to ... Read More

Friday October 12, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

The First Word in DIY Auto Repair
On this site you can read all about repairing your brakes, installing fuel filters, troubleshooting your automatic transmission, but some people are intimidated by even the simplest of auto repair ... Read More

Monday October 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Repair Shop Tip: Get the Part
A recent article published in a New Hampshire journal made me think to share this tip. When you take your car to be repaired at a shop, ask the mechanic ... Read More

Thursday October 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (5)

Old Man Winter vs. Your Car - It's War
The battle between your car and the elements never really ends. If you're up to date on your auto maintenance, you've got the ammo you need to stave off the ... Read More

Monday October 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)