Matthew's Auto Repair Blog November 2007 Archive

Complaining About Your Shop's Diagnostics Charges?
On your way to work Wednesday morning, your car starts to stutter, spit and sputter, then dies at the traffic light. Next light, same coughing, car stalls, you begin to ... Read More

Wednesday November 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (13)

Top 10 Auto Repair Gifts!
Got a newly empowered home mechanic in the house? They'll need lots of tools and supplies to get the job done safely and correctly. Why not give the gift of ... Read More

Monday November 26, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Another Bona Fide Do-It-Yourselfer
Every day somebody crosses the great divide of auto repair and emerges a bona fide do-it-yourselfer. Kendra is no newbie, but she continues to explore new territory in performing her ... Read More

Sunday November 18, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

This Guy Gets the Dumb Award
There are a lot of tools and other items that should not be used to facilitate an auto repair. At the top of this list, right next to dynamite and ... Read More

Wednesday November 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

Do You Have a Recall?
If you're having car troubles, chances are you aren't alone. The same stuff seems to go wrong with each model vehicle. But what if the problem is so chronic even ... Read More

Sunday November 11, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Stay Pumped Up in the Cold
All 2008 cars will be equipped with TPMS (a Tire Pressure Management System) to let you know when you need to add air to your tires. Don't rely on these ... Read More

Monday November 5, 2007 | permalink | comments (6)

Managing Automotive Managed Care
The insurance industry is gangbusters these days. When you see Allstate's baritone pitchman poised on a custom built chopper to sell you motorcycle insurance, you know how seriously profitable the ... Read More

Friday November 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)