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. […]
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Rising inflation has consumers looking for places to buy car and truck parts cheaper online and in store. With rising inflation causing consumers to buy less and pay more, trying to save money is not even something we think twice about anymore . Naturally, the higher cost of “goods” is causing people to look online […]
Today at work, I had the pleasure of hoisting a 2009 Volvo S60 with the 2.5 liter turbo straight from the used car auction. In the video below, you will see that this particular Volvo S60 had a loud knocking noise near the timing belt cover area. [evp_embed_video url=”https://www.autotoolexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_4284.mov”] Since I work at a used […]
How to install LED bulbs is a question asked by many DIY car owners. Every time a customer asks me how to install LED headlights on their vehicle I can see the fear in their eyes. Even the most adamant customers seem to have a level of fear discussing the process of converting halogen headlights […]
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 […]
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Why Are My Astro 52SL Lights Dim?
I bought an Astro Pneumatic 52SL work light and after a month it doesn’t work In an earlier post, I touted the Astro Pneumatic 52SL folding light as one of the best automotive lighting tools. That opinion was based on a month or so of use and abuse of the 52SL folding model by Astro […]
Wiring issues are harder than ever to diagnose At one point, just about anyone could figure out the wiring on their car or truck. It was a simple two or three wire system and tracing them was fairly easy. In 2023, every electrical feature of an automobile is connected by a module. Each module uses […]
EV’s or electric vehicles are taking over the automobile market According to Consumer Reports, almost 100 full electric vehicles will debut by the end of 2024. In that same article, I learned that Honda plans to be fully Electric by 2040. Almost every other automaker has made similar promises. Whether such a ramp in […]
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 […]
GDI engine issues can be tough for car owners One of the relatively new innovations in automotive internal combustion engines is the GDI or Gasoline Direct Injection. Every manufacturer from GM to Mercedes is using GDI in some way, shape or form in its ICE lineup. So new owners of a direct-injection engine that are not […]