Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 26, 2025

An autocycle is a type of three-wheeled vehicle that blends characteristics of motorcycles and cars, and it started being seen in 2016. These vehicles typically have a steering wheel instead of handlebars, a fully or partially enclosed cabin, and foot-operated controls like a car. This defines the Polaris Slingshot.

Emissions Testing

RepairSmith

JULY 18, 2025

The second-generation Kia Soul, covering model years 2014 through 2019, is known for its distinctive styling, fuel economy, and overall affordability. Owners frequently report symptoms such as engine knocking, poor acceleration, or even complete engine failure due to oil starvation.

Oil Change

RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The 2014 to 2018 BMW M3 is known as the F80, and it brought some massive changes to this popular BMW model. Prevention and Fix Frequent Oil Changes: Stick to high-quality synthetic oil and change it at shorter intervals than the factory schedule if you drive aggressively (such as every 5,000 miles).

Oil Change

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

At Best-One of Indy, we strive to not only know your car, but we also want to know our customers and their family, says Nick Howe, vice president of retail at Best-One of Indy. Mirror hang tags] add that personal touch to show there is someone on the other side of the shop wall who is truly working hard on their car, Nick says.

IT

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In 2014, Geely started to replace the old Ford platforms with its Scaleable Platform Architecture (SPA) for larger vehicles and Compact Modular Technology (CMT) for smaller vehicles. The SPA platform is used for cars and SUVs sold in the U.S. Volvo has issued a TSB that lists the recommended interval for 1999-2014.

Engineering

Girls Auto Clinic

MAY 10, 2022

My car at the time was a 1993 Honda Accord. My gift to myself for graduating as an engineer was a new car! One that wasn’t leaking oil and started up every time I turned the ignition. I shop hoped or went to different mechanics or auto repair shops each time my car needed work. Go ahead and buy that avocado toast.)

Oil Change

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

Although the dust has settled on the VW Diesel gate scandal, the story is still not over for diesel cars that were bought back by VW. You may have noticed that there are a lot of 2009-2015 diesel Jettas, Bugs and Golfs hitting used car lots. In late 2019, they started selling the fixed cars at auction to dealers.

Oil Change