Auto Repair And Tool Experts
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 […]
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 […]
This video I’m gonna direct you to is admittedly a couple years old. So I’ve had a chance to process the wacky incident and come to grips with finding this dead, rotted Ball Python stuck inside the B pillar of an Acura SUV. Figuring out how to find a lost Ball Python would be hard. […]
Look at this cabin air filter I pulled out of a GMC Terrain today. I know folks. We’re just trying to upsell you and there’s no way you actually NEED a cabin air filter, right? Well, take a good look at this mess that I pulled out of the dash of some lovely families vehicle. […]
Most used car dealerships get a majority of their inventory from auctions. I have yet to mention it in any of my posts but I’m an automotive technician at a used car dealership/buy here-pay here dealership. If you are familiar with the business then you know that means I work on a lot of cars […]
Watch this Snap On cordless ratchet smoke! So, before I get started on this post about my experience with a smoking hot Snap On cordless 3/8 ratchet, I’m going to admit one thing. I’ve abused this old Snap On ratchet for several years. It is actually one on the ever shortening list of Snap On […]
Icon sells wrenches and hand tools that compare to Snap-On Harbor Freight has been a staple among auto repair techs and DIY mechanics for decades. For many years, the tool supplier focused mostly on budget tools and affordable options. In an attempt to compete with tool trucks like Matco, Snap On and Mac Tools they are […]
I came across this picture from a few years ago. Shown is a photo of the transmission I removed from a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander that the taxi driver got stuck. It was the middle of the winter and apparently he tried to “rock” the vehicle out. Needless to say, all he did is destroy the […]
What are the best lights for working on cars? Snap-On, Snap-On. It’s all you see or hear in the world of professional auto technicians. From a branding stand point, Snap On Tools has a major foothold among technicians and even just DIY guys at home. It seems that a vast majority of auto […]
Starting today, Auto Repair and Tool Experts will embark on a mission to keep you away from the Car Dealership or the local independent auto repair shop whose only mission is to take your hard earned money. The way we plan to do this is by offering you- the consumer- a resource to complete your […]