Matthew's Auto Repair Blog February 2008 Archive

Next Level Juice: Direct Injection
Innovations abound in automotive development these days. As carmakers struggle to become more green in all respects, technologies are developing to make engines more efficient and burn more cleanly. Government ... Read More

Wednesday February 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Up To Speed on Speed Ratings
Buying tires can be very confusing. There are so many choices, so many specs, and so much advice! Keri is in the middle of a tire dilemma, and came to ... Read More

Tuesday February 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Repair Shop Does a Good Turn, with a Wrench
It's easy to come down on auto repair shops. When was the last time you sat down at your desk on Wednesday and said to yourself, "The weather looks great ... Read More

Thursday February 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Do Those Tire Pressure Monitoring Caps Work?
If you've been to an auto parts store lately, you've probably seen those cute little plastic caps near the cash register. In fact, I've seen the little tire pressure monitoring ... Read More

Monday February 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Bondo, the Misunderstood Repair Tool That Got the Lead Out
Bondo. It may be a brand of body filler, but it's also a word the uneducated throw around to imply a repair is amateur. In fact, it's just the opposite. ... Read More

Friday February 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Tire Shop Scam Leaves Mother and Daughter Flat
This letter comes to us from Patricia, a mom do dedicated to fair auto repair she was willing to go to bat for her daughter. Here's what she says about ... Read More

Monday February 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (17)

Inflatable Car Body Repair
The future of the automobile is right around the corner. Ok, they say that every year. If it was really true, we'd all be flying to work in our Jetsons-like ... Read More

Thursday February 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Don't Make it a Blunderland
Snow's pretty, right? There's nothing like looking out the window and gazing across a beautiful winter wonderland. Even if you live in snow country, that fresh first snow never seems ... Read More

Saturday February 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

The Ten Comandments of Auto Repair
Rules are important in life. To some more than others, but most of us have some personal guidelines we operate from. When you're walking down a crowded hallway, you stay ... Read More

Friday February 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)