Archive for the ‘Amy’s Garage’ Category
“OMG – The timing belt broke!”
DON’T BE THIS PERSON?
While driving to work – the timing belt broke… and because this vehicle has an interference engine, the engine is probably toast. The vehicle got towed to my shop – Auto Craftsmen.
Her auto technician told her 3xs that she should get the timing belt changed on her 2002 PT Cruiser.
But she [...]
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“OMG – The timing belt broke on my car!”
DON’T BE THIS PERSON?
Her auto technician told her 3xs that she should get the timing belt changed on her 2002 PT Cruiser.
But she kept putting it off – because she did not want to spend the money.
While driving to work – the timing belt broke… and because this vehicle has an interference engine, the engine [...]
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Smart Jumper Cables
Today’s cars are very complex. If the battery of your car dies – you want to be very careful how you get it started up. Here are 4 different ways you can charge the battery to get your car rolling down the road again.
1. Slowly charge the battery by using a battery charger.
2. Use [...]
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Does Your Car Have an Airbag?
Cars give us freedom, independence and a quick and easy way to get from point A to point B. Along with the convenience and joy of driving a car come the risks of getting in an accident. Every time you get into a vehicle you are putting your life on the line.
High-end luxury cars ($50,000 [...]
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Check Engine Light: Why does it come on, what to do, and what happens if you ignore it?
You’re driving to work, taking the kids to a ballgame, or running a routine errand… and then you see it – the Check Engine Light turns on. Ugh. For many people, the sight of a Check Engine Light triggers visions of a costly repair bill and a sense of worry, since most folks don’t really [...]
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Is the American Public Ready for Diesel Powered Automobiles?
If someone offered to give you a diesel powered automobile what would be the first thing that pops into your head. How about something like: diesel is used in big trucks, is smelly, dirty and it makes the vehicle hard to start on a cold winter’s day. This may have been the diesel of yesterday, [...]
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Car Care Council Launches Digital Car Care Guide.
The Car Care Council has launched a digital version of its popular Car Care Guide. I think it’s a ‘Must Have’ for all drivers. Great information!
The Car Care Guide uses easy-to-understand everyday language, instead of technical automotive jargon, and fits easily in a glove box. The guide covers the most common preventive maintenance occasions and [...]
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Check Engine Light
The Check Engine Light is an important part of your car’s computer system which controls and monitors a vehicle’s performance, regulating such variables as engine speed, fuel mixture, and ignition timing.
If the light is blinking pull over ASAP, turn off the vehicle and call for a tow truck. If you keep driving you could cause [...]
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Keep Your Car Clean in the Winter
Vermont = Snow and Icy Road Conditions = Salt = Rust on your Car.
The salt they put on our roads to keep us safe will corrode the body, brake and fuel lines, gas tank and other rust-sensitive components of your vehicle. You can loose years of driving because of RUST!
The experts say you need to [...]
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Are you addicted to your cell phone?
Cell phones are not only for phone calls anymore. They include cameras, music, games. They connect us to facebook, our email, and the internet. Cell phones are a truly remarkable technology that conveniently connects us to the whole world, yet they are small enough to fit inside a pocket or a handbag.
Yet there is a [...]
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