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By October 28, 20110 Comments Read More →

Aftermarket Train Horns For Your Car Or Truck – They Are Loud!

Train horns have become quite popular as aftermarket add-ons in the past few years.  Popularized by the massive proliferation of web videos […]

Posted in: Train Horns
By October 28, 20111 Comments Read More →

Water Leaking Inside My Car After My Heater Core Was Replaced

Reader Question Hi, My girlfriend has a 1978 Cadillac coupe and had the heater core replaced. It leaked clear water just sitting […]

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By October 28, 20110 Comments Read More →

Ford Freestyle Windshield Replacement Quote

Reader Question I would like a quote to replace my windshield in my 2007 Ford Freestyle.  I have a $1000 deductible with […]

Posted in: Windshield Wipers
By October 28, 20110 Comments Read More →

How Much Should It Cost To Replace My Brake Pads?

Reader Question Hello, I have a 2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL sedan. How much should it cost (ballpark) to replace the front […]

Posted in: Brakes
By October 11, 20111 Comments Read More →

How Long Should My Lexus Brakes Last?

Reader Question I was having a conversation with my Dad just yesterday and he was saying he took in and dropped off […]

Posted in: Brakes
By September 26, 20110 Comments Read More →

Why Do My Brakes Squeak on My Car?

Reader Question My Car – Skoda Octavia (maybe 08/09 or something – not the fantasia look the one before it) When I’m […]

Posted in: Brakes
By September 26, 20110 Comments Read More →

My Car Alternator is Smoking – Is It Safe To Drive?

Reader Question Alternator is smoking when I connect new battery (Connected properly).  All other electronics are functional (radio, lights, etc….) except the […]

By September 26, 20114 Comments Read More →

How To Use K&W Engine Block Sealer

Reader Question Hi Austin. I read a couple of your posts on this subject. I have used K&W without your “leave it […]

Posted in: Head Gaskets
By September 15, 20111 Comments Read More →

Pontiac Grand Am Battery Drain

Reader Question I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am with 2.2 4 cylinder engine.  It was involved in a front end crash, […]

By September 9, 20115 Comments Read More →

What Does Brake Rotor Warp Mean

I get asked this question at least 3-4 times a week….”why does my car shake when I step on the brakes?” The […]

Posted in: Brakes