Category Archives: Auto maintenance

Installing Your Own Rear View Mirror

Increase visibility and safety with a new rear view mirror.Automotive manufacturers pump out thousands of cars a week. This process can lower prices but may result in loss of quality. Take the rear view mirror for example. It is held

Oil Change Franchising: What You Need To Know Before You Sign Up (Page 1 of 2)

An oil change franchise enables you, the investor or “franchisee”, to operate a well-known oil change business from a larger company, or “franchisor”. This allows the franchisee to use the franchisor’s name for limited time, along with some assistance and

Is It Worth It To Change Your Own Oil?

The short answer: No. I recommend paying a trustworthy mechanic. It’s about the same price and saves you the hassle.It’s that time of year again. You’re in your car and you happen to glance up at that little Jiffy Lube

Car Diagnostics: Not What It Used To Be

When something goes wrong in your car, you have two options: one is to attack the problem yourself; and the other is to have a car diagnostics specialist take a look at it.As recently as twenty years ago, tackling the

OMG, I Need New Wiper Blades! (Page 1 of 2)

Worn, torn, split and ripped are words that should describe your designer jeans, not your wiper blades. Wiper blades are probably the last thing on your mind, but take one minute out of your busy day to check out your

Brake Lathes:The Difference Between a Heavy Duty Lathe and a "Regular" Lathe

It seems as if there is always some kind of catch or limitation when it comes to the equipment available to mechanics. Their car lift, for example, may only be able to lift 7,000lbs, restricting which vehicles can be loaded