Author Archive: Austin Davis

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Car Alternator Problem? How To Test

My 1996 Toyota Corolla was brought to the future shop to install a remote car starter and then everything was fine. Now 2 days after in the morning, the car would not start. I am sure that it is the alternator but I need to find out if the installation of the remote car starter could have played a part in the failing of my alternator.

Tire Wear Patterns and Symptoms

I get asked a lot to look at people’s tires, like friends and neighbors.  I am constantly looking at the tires of […]

Posted in: Tire Wear, Videos

Dead Car Battery Symptoms

1995 Chevy Camero with less than 70,000 miles – had been starting it once a week, but then didn’t when I tried to start after 3 weeks all i got was clicks – charged it myself to no avail – took to auto parts place they charged and tested it battery ok??

Head Gasket Repair Cost

Hi Austin, love your site and all the time and effort you have put into helping people with their car problems, like […]

Posted in: Head Gaskets

Difference Between Diesel and Gas Powered Engines

When talking about diesel powered vehicles, the average person immediately thinks of big rigs, heavy equipment such as bobcats, bulldozers, and cranes, […]

Posted in: Reader Questions

Automatic Transmission Will Not Go in Drive or Reverse

my Mazda 323 auto was leaking automatic transmission fluid we have managed to stop that and everything seemed fine then it suddenly stopped and wont drive or reverse please could you give me any advice thank you

Car Battery Drain – What is It?

I have a Infiniti G35 and recently the battery has been dying time and time again, I took it to the shop […]

What Causes Sudden Drop In Fuel Mileage?

I have a 2010 Ford Edge, and have gotten a consistent mileage in the city of 21-22mpg, and just recently began getting […]

Posted in: Reader Questions

My Car Tries To Die and Then Revs Up In Park – Why Is This?

Ok I have a problem I tried searching on your site first but couldn’t find anything related to the problem I am […]

Posted in: Running Problems

My Truck Won’t Start After I Rear Ended Someone

I rear ended someone and just bent my bumper in but the fan still spins and now it wont start up it […]

Posted in: Won't Start Issues