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The Anatomy of a Collision Repair – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
What Happens First? Contact Insurance Company Set Up Rental Talk to Insurance Adjuster Create Preliminary Estimate Perform Pre-Body Inspection Scan all Modules on Vehicle Check Alignment Check for Mechanical Damage Tear Down/Bluepring The vehicle is torn down and additional repairs are recommended. Often times when tearing down a vehicle you will be able to…
The only reason you need to ‘Warm up’ your car is to defrost the windshield…… – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
It is that time of the year when many motorists wonder if they need to let their vehicle “warm up” or idle before driving. In fact, today’s modern cars are ready to drive in cold temperatures without excessive idling, says the Car Care Council. The idea of idling before driving dates back to when cars…
Electric Vehicles and Hybrids:True Story – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
By now we have all seen a Tesla or Prius on the road. These are the most common Hybrid/EVs in the US. With the release of the Model 3 Tesla now owns over 50% of the US market for Electric vehicles. These cars are quite impressive from offering auto-pilot to updating overnight giving you up…
The Struggle with Cheap Brakes. – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
I admit to being a bargain shopper. There were a few lessons in life that taught me about quality. The first time I installed a stereo system in my truck, I thought I had hooked something up wrong when in fact I simple cheaped out on the speakers. Eventually I came to appreciate nice clothes…
How to Maintain your Cars Battery – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
The car battery has been a pivotal part of the automobile for a long time. The battery was a big upgrade from the manual crank to start systems in the old days. The main source of your batteries power used to be to provide power to the starter when you turned the key to start…
5 Ways to Modify your Ride – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
Wheels-Add some new wheels. When modifying your ride the first thing many consumers look to do is upgrade their wheels. This could mean going to a larger rim and tire set up. With websites like Vision Wheel, Fuel Wheels, and Wheel Fire, you can easily choose your vehicle and see what it would look…
The Best Part of DIY Maintenance….. – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
It is hard for me to put myself into the general consumers shoes sometimes when it comes to auto repair. I understand all the reasons why people do it themselves, but as technical as cars are today, we struggle as professionals so I know it is hard for the DIY person out there. The part…
What the Clunk? – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
Your vehicles steering and suspension typically deteriorates slowly over time and can be unnoticeable until you hear that rattle or clunk. The parts that typically fail include ball joints, tie rods, struts, shocks, springs, control arms and stabilizer links or sway bar links. Ball Joints/Tie Rods: Imagine yourself holding a baseball tightly, but over time…
Don’t Skip Your Transmission Service – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
The landscape of the auto industry is changing dramatically. It seems to be a very up and down flow of change and innovation. With changes in laws and regulations, fuel consumption continues to be a battle all over the country. That being said, things like CVT transmissions and 8 to 10 speed transmissions are becoming…
Tell. The. Truth. – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips
One of the pillars of our business is honestly. I may not fix you car, but I will always be honest with you. If you are a good, moral businessman, you will have a CHANCE to succeed. If you are not a good moral businessman, you will have NO CHANCE to succeed (Except in this…