Scott "Gonzo" Weaver, Author at Brake & Front End - Page 9 of 9
Gonzo: Death of the Shadetree Mechanic

Is it fair to say that the shadetree mechanic is a thing of the past? I think so, that is if we are talking about today’s modern cars that we all drive and depend on, and we are trying to get a car repaired by your next door neighbor who is “pretty good at fixing cars.” But, that doesn’t mean you won’t see a 68 Camaro or a Model T up on blocks in some guy’s garage. I think that will be there for a long, long time.

Can do CAN: A Simple Look at a Complex System

Ever wonder how your cable TV comes into your home on that single coaxial cable? In simple terms… it’s like a CAN system. A good definition of a CAN system would be: High speed communication sent via data lines to and from components.

The Bruising Brake Job

A retired lady, who had been in several times before, needed a brake job on her little Buick. I said sure, why not, I could do that for her. I put the car up on the lift, checked it out, and gave her an estimate.

Management: Diagnostic Fee or Diagnostics Free

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the same lines from customers after I have diagnosed a problem: “Well, I could have done that myself,” “I would have looked there for the problem if I had the time” or “I don’t know why you’re charging me for something so simple.”