Brake inspection is a good practice because it’s easy to hurry through, and that’s why you should slow down. There’s a tendency to focus on the pad and rotor while ignoring the little things that might help explain a noise or a soft pedal. The goal is to take your time to get used to […]
Nothing frustrates the new comer to auto repair than a bolt that won’t move. You’re in the middle of a simple repair and you hit a bolt that won’t turn and immediately you will want to make one of two mistakes. You’ll want to either force the bolt or you’ll want to quit. Do neither. […]
It can be frustrating when the new DIY mechanic doesn’t have the skills to carry out the repairs they want to do. But one of the most frustrating things about being new to DIY car maintenance is not the work, but the fact that car maintenance is an ongoing process that needs to be done […]
I know you want to get into gear with some hands-on skills, but the first one I’m going to teach you is, for now, not doing any work on the car. Instead, you’re going to teach yourself to stop, observe, and think about the symptoms. Many novices jump into parts-replacement because the “diagnosis” seems clear: […]
