How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Remember, just because two parts look the same doesn’t mean they will perform the s ...

MANUFACTURER AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN The manufacturer and the country of origin are especially important with respe ...

REBUILT, REMANUFACTURED, AND USED AUTO PARTS You’re faced with a major auto repair such as an engine, t ...

which includes the cylinder heads, is rebuilt. Usually the only component from the old engine that is use ...

REBUILT PARTS, REMANUFACTURED PARTS, OR USED PARTS? When selecting auto parts for an effective auto repair ...

ASK YOUR SERVICE ADVISER FOR REPAIR OPTIONS Too often, during the auto repair process, service advisers do not g ...

In automotive repair, effective communication is key to getting the job done right the first time. If service ...

whether to get a gun before opening the hood, or to call a priest proficient in the rite of exorcism. It ...

Option 2: Partially rebuild the old engine. This option was a little cheaper; however, I had some legitimate ...

COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY There are all kinds of repair options that an adviser can offer to a customer. As ...

CHOOSING A SHOP IN THE LABYRINTH OF AUTO REPAIR A few years back, a woman called my radio show. He ...

In the illustration above we see a labyrinth or maze. Imagine being dropped in the middle of this thing ...

ASSOCIATIONS Membership in the associations listed here usually means that the shop cares about the quality o ...

Membership in these associations usually means that the shop has met certain criteria to be a part of ...

While at the facility, look for certifications displayed on the wall. If they have none, ask to see their ...

COMMON AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES Transmission and drivetrain Computer, drivability, and electrical Collision repair For ...

SHOP SIZE Some people think that because a shop is either smaller or larger, the price will vary greatl ...

PRICE OF REPAIR The next issue that arises when selecting a repair shop is the price. Let’s say that ...

IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Finally, I’d like to comment on the importance of building relationships. ...

You can’t fix the vehicles of the new millennium with 1968 auto repair technology. Today’s vehicles have com ...