Category Archives: Auto Mechanic Information Articles
Chevy Suburban electrical problems
I have a 2016 Chevy Suburban LT with rear seat entertainment system and approximately 30k miles. A few months ago, while our sons were watching a dvd while we were driving, I noticed that if I went to roll up two windows at the same time, it would reset the entertainment system (it would shut down for a second then come back on; also, the…
Auto Repair Labor- Warranty And Book Time
I thought I would write something about how we, as mechanics, get paid and make money. Most of us that are qualified as Journeyman Technicians, get paid by the book hour, or in easier terms, we get paid for each job on each car we work on. I know from the customer’s point of view, all they really see is the labor rate that the…
How To Get Year End Model New Car Deals
Just a quick post to talk about all the year end new car deals. This is a really good time to buy a new car if you’re in the market! The best savings can usually be found from late August to late September at your new car dealer. Plus, with the economy the way it is, this is the time to wheel and deal! New…
Expensive Mechanics Tools Required To Repair Your Vehicle
Here’s a big one that we as mechanics are always unrecognized for…..our tools! The everyday average person has no idea of the equipment and tools needed these days to repair a vehicle. Experienced journeyman technicians can have upwards of $50,000 in tools alone, and sometimes even much higher than that! Everyone usually starts out the same in this field. A small, cheap toolbox, just the…
Car Repair Problems For Mechanics
Car repairs can be tough on a mechanic. Auto repair on cars and trucks for a living can take it’s toll on you. After years of sevicing all makes and models, my head is full of information, specifications, procedures and common problems. Many of which are now useless to me since older cars no lnger come in to the new car dealership for repairs. We also…
Auto Repair Customer Do’s and Dont’s
After writing my last article, I had some thoughts on some other things that the everyday dealership customer should know. When you bring your car into a dealership for repair, their goal is to make you happy. Fixing your car properly, being friendly towards you, and just making your experience there a pleasant one. Everyone at the dealership is there to service the customer. What…
Cheap Gasoline Quality and High Prices
Here is something that is always in the news, and probably is talked about around the water cooler more and more lately, and that is gas prices. With today’s high gasoline price, you may consider trying to find cheap gas. Well, this goes hand in hand with my previous article about car parts. Cheaper isn’t always better! The mom and pop gas station around the…
Extended Automotive Car Repair Warranty Explained
Let’s talk a little bit about warranties. Everything from your factory warranty to extended warranties. New cars, used cars, and just about any car these days has some form of warranty! Like I said in my earlier article, most new car makers have really extended their factory warranty on new vehicles for a long time. Take GM for instance, any new vehicle they sell has…
Repair Work Slows For Auto Mechanics
The past couple weeks at the shop have seen a sharp decline in business. This week was especially slow and all of us technicians are feeling it in the pocket book! This usually happens around this time of year, before the seasons change to cold. Kids are back to school, people work and go about their regular daily lives. Auto repairs are usually put on…
Vehicle Emissions System Problems And Repairs
Based on the amount of repairs we do on emission components on just about every type of vehicle, I thought I would write an article talking more about the parts and workings of the emission control systems on late model vehicles. More often than not, when we get a car or truck that comes in the shop with a check engine light on, it will…
Do I Need New Brakes On My Car?
This article might be a bit related to the rant and raves article I posted a while back. I’m writing this after working yesterday and having to deal with probably one of the most argumentative people ever. It all started when I got the repair order for a vehicle with an ‘abnormal brake noise’. I was going to take the car for a test drive to see…
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance And Repairs
Just a quick article about some things you ‘do-it-yourself’ guys and gals should keep in mind when doing repairs and regular maintenance on your vehicle. Now, I obviously do all the work and maintenance on my own vehicles since that is what I do for a living. Other people attempt to maintain and repair their cars or trucks, but let’s face it, some are better…
Information About Car Safety Recalls
Lately at work, there has been an increase on vehicles coming in for recall work or other safety issues. Usually, this is normal, but the past few weeks have seen a rise in recall repairs that are more than a year or two old! Just today, I had a Chevrolet Impala that came in the shop for two different recalls that were over two years…
An Auto Mechanic Gets A Vacation From Fixing Cars
So, not very automotive related but I’ve had a well deserved break this past week. After fourteen months, I finally have gotten a week off. It’s been a long year, and then some! Being in this business, you definitely need to step away from it for a while whenever you can, just to clear your head and get rid of all that work related stress.…