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Inspection Intervals

If you fail to inspect an item on the schedule, you could miss out on maintenance opportunities.

Drivetrain: Diagnostic Test Drive

Problems can be spotted from the moment you put the vehicle in gear.

BMW Wheel Bearings

Two technologies are being used that are allowing engineers to put better bearings in smaller packages.

Transmission Valve Body Replacement

Learning how to perform drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs is important.

Resetting Emissions Monitors After Converter Replacement

Here are the 10 commandments of a catalytic converter replacement handed down from the EPA.

Servicing Multi-Piston Brake Calipers

Caliper replacement may be necessary in high-mileage vehicles because of fluid leaks or because the calipers are sticking.

Brake Pad Diagnostics

Worn brake pads can tell you a lot about the entire brake system and keep new components from suffering the same fate.

Ball Joint Inspection

It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.

Honda TPMS: What You Need To Know

Honda’s TPMS can be one of the more difficult systems to program in new sensors, relearns and calibrations.

Why Are Cars So Expensive to Fix?

A combination of everything people require makes vehicle repairs so expensive.

Wheel Bearings

Higher quality wheel bearings use higher quality steel that is properly heat treated.

EV Brake Jobs

With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear.