Archive for November, 2012

How Much Should a Brake Job Cost?

My 2006 Lexus ES 330 has about 21000 miles. Lexus says all 4 wheels need new brake pads and cut rotors anywhere between $800-$900. Does this sound about right to you? What would be a fair price from a local shop?

Posted in: Brakes

Fuel Pump Inertia Switch Fuel Cut Off

Hi Austin, my Hyundai Elantra was hit on the passenger side quarter panel by a driver who cut me off. It was […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues

Battery Dead and Won’t Jump Start

I have a 1975 Chevrolet nova and i replaced the battery a week ago. When i go to start it nothing works and the connections to the battery are fine, today i tried to jump start it and the same thing happened, nothing. before I put in this battery it would jump start with the old one too. Today I also checked the fuses and I didn’t see anything wrong. But i cant take it anywhere because I’m painting it right now but i don’t want to mess up my new engine by not starting it.

Car Waxing Tips

Austin, I have a small scratch on the driver side fender of my new BMW and I have tried to wax the […]

Posted in: Exterior Care

Speedometer Not Working

I’ve written you before and you’ve helped me and now I find myself seeking your help once again.Our speedometer is very temperamental and at times refuses to work at all. Could you please give me some advice on the cause? I haven’t a clue as to why it behaves the way it does. Please help!

Posted in: Reader Questions