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How to change the alternator in a 2011-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 Liter So, given what happened to me yesterday, I decided to give you a little DIY knowledge. The alternator in my girlfriends Grand Caravan crapped the bed. So in this post, I’m gonna tell you how to replace the alternator in your Grand Caravan […]
When did Start-Stop technology become popular? According to CarProUsa, the start-stop system technology we see in late model vehicles in the United States was actually first debuted way back in 1983. Volkswagen was the first car with a start-stop technology system but VW’s version wasn’t entirely the same as what we see in 2023. It was […]
One of the most common maintenance items on any vehicle is brake repairs. This is due to all different braking habits, quality of brake parts, proper installation and other factors. Being one of the most important and common auto maintenance items, it’s natural to ask how much brake services cost? The answer can be broad […]
Do ASE Certifications help techs make more money? It’s been a debate around automotive shops for decades. Some people claim that certifications are important while others will tell you having them is essentially useless. Therefore- especially for new techs starting out in the automotive field, it’s important to ask if ASE certified mechanics make […]
How much has the price of used cars really jumped? The price of used cars has risen by double digit percentage points over the last two years. Inflation is at record levels and used cars have been one of the most severely affected sectors. In this post, I’m going to pull some research together. […]
2010 Ford Explorer 4.0 Timing Chain Issues On today’s edition of “Tales of the Used Car Auction” we’re going to talk about a 2010 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 Liter engine. I know Ford Explorer’s aren’t the most popular SUV’s out there. Surprisingly though, there are still a large number of them still on the road. […]
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Dodge Caliber’s no crank, no start common ECM relay problem. It’s a cold February morning and you go out to start your Dodge Caliber and get it warmed up. You turn the key in the ignition and the car does not turn over. There’s no attempt to start. Oh crap, we have a starter issue […]
Neck lights are my favorite-Is Snap On’s the best option? Snap On neck lights have been around since late 2020. It seems to be recently though, I’ve heard more discussion regarding the hands free lights. I’ve even seen several YouTube reviews on the Snap On hands-free neck lights. In this post, I’m going to […]
In this post I wanna talk about the Chevrolet EcoTec line of 4 cylinder engines. The Ecotec can be found in everything from small SUVs like the Equinox and Terrain to turbo versions in sedans such as the Chevy Cruze and Sonic. The topic I wanna cover today is how much of a piece of […]