The Mechanic Doctor

MARCH 4, 2025

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics There is no moment quite like getting behind the wheel of your first car and feeling the shiny surfaces and the new car smell. Owning a car in the UK means dealing with busy city commutes and unpredictable weather.

Car

Solera

MARCH 9, 2025

While mobile mechanics and independent shops are pulling up to customers driveways, dealerships need a serious edge to remain competitive. Even more eye-opening, nearly half of car buyers consider switching to another brand after a poor service experience. The message is crystal clear: convenience is no longer a nice-to-have.

Management

Driver's Edge

JULY 28, 2025

Inside your vehicle are various interdependent systems that all work together to transport you to your intended destination. Acknowledging the intricate nature of these vehicle systems can help you better understand the significance of addressing your car repair needs as soon as possible.

Auto Repair

Auto Service World

MARCH 25, 2025

A mobile repair business could be the key to breaking free from the corporate grind Ive been part of the automotive and transportation industry world since I was young. After all, being a great mechanic means pushing yourself to continuously improve and thats only possible when you have strong competition.

Automotive Technician

AutoSuccess

JULY 2, 2025

has launched major upgrades across its portable car lift product line. Smarter Hydraulics and Structural Improvements for Portable Car Lift Models QuickJack engineers redesigned the electric/hydraulic power unit with a pressure-compensated flow divider. The mechanical safety locks now engage automatically at two lift heights.

Hydraulics

Dent Mechanic Group

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Such damage can force cars and trucks out of commission, leading to inefficiency and lost profits. Paintless dent repair works by pushing out superficial dents from inside of the car panel using a series of specialized tools. Why choose Dent Mechanic Group? With hailstorms there comes the inevitable vehicle damage.

Vehicle

Jalopnik

JULY 31, 2025

All Rights Reserved These Are The Cars You Could Drive Forever Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise QOTD These Are The Cars You Could Drive Forever By Erin Marquis July 31, 2025 10:25 am EST Toyota Hello mortals. Its the ultimate vampire vehicle.

Car

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine’s cylinders, creating the explosion that powers your car. You might experience engine misfires, rough idling, or difficulty starting your car. Keeping up with spark plug maintenance can extend your car’s lifespan, providing you with reliable transportation for years to come.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 4, 2025

All Rights Reserved Can Driving Through Deep Puddles Really Damage Your Car Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Buying Advice Can Driving Through Deep Puddles Really Damage Your Car By Jordan A. How bad is it to drive through deep puddles?

Car

Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 7, 2025

These are Google Local Service Ads built specifically to connect with nearby customers through Google when they need a mechanic fast. When someone chooses your shop, they’re trusting you with their safety, their family’s transportation, and a big chunk of their wallet. You know how to fix cars. That finally changed.

Auto Repair Shop

Jalopnik

JUNE 23, 2025

Basically, Volkswagen and its brands have decades of mechanical engineering experience, but comparatively little in software engineering. More than just software: the zonal architecture revolution Erman Gunes/Shutterstock Obviously, it would be nice to get a car with a fast and bug-free infotainment system.

Software

Jalopnik

JUNE 8, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Wrenching Do You Need To Change Transmission Fluid On A Sealed Transmission? You no longer have to clean carburetors, adjust timing, or perform frequent engine tune-ups the way older cars required.

Manufacturing

Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

Its also common for performance cars to require a break-in period after youve taken delivery, rather than wringing the powertrain out as hard as you can immediately. After that, further testing is done to make sure every aspect of the car is absolutely perfect.

Car

RepairSmith

JUNE 25, 2025

But we get it: Keeping track of routine maintenance for multiple vehicles is next to impossible without the right partner and some mechanical knowledge. HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems check: Transporting goods or delivering products long distances in the summer is unbearable without a proper HVAC system.

Mechanic

Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2025

All Rights Reserved Heres Why Theres Oil On Your Spark Plugs Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Jalopnik Explains Heres Why Theres Oil On Your Spark Plugs By Jordan A. First, take a look at how it all works.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JUNE 12, 2025

Each of a cars three drivers were required to set a time in order to make pole, and each had an opportunity to fail. On Wednesday the top 18 cars of the 21-car class graduated to the following days Hyperpole efforts. In Hyperpole 1 a second driver put in a time, and only the top 10 cars continued on to Hyperpole 2.

IT

Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2025

All Rights Reserved Bugatti Brouillard Is A One-Off W16 Coupe Themed After Ettore Bugattis Favorite Horse Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Car Design Bugatti Brouillard Is A One-Off W16 Coupe Themed After Ettore Bugattis Favorite Horse By Daniel Golson Aug.

Car

Jalopnik

JUNE 11, 2025

This season the series introduced its Gen 3 Evo car updates which saw the addition of all-wheel drive under certain circumstances, big power swings, and more grip for faster racing and better action than ever. The new car hasnt been shown yet, just a few morsels regarding how it will be specd. Lets dive in.

Car

RepairSmith

JUNE 30, 2025

Then, let’s discuss the key services for your vehicles and explain why a mobile mechanic should be your first choice for fleet maintenance in Orlando. Why Should You Hire a Mobile Mechanic in Orlando? Why Should You Hire a Mobile Mechanic in Orlando? Want to learn more? What Seasonal Fleet Services Are Essential in Orlando?

Preventative Maintenance

Jalopnik

JULY 30, 2025

Well, at the very least, the car is. Its for sure not a track car, but its fabulous blend of accessible performance and a smooth ride makes it a formidable competitor to many of the sporty EVs we see today. The suspension tuning of this car is really where the magic lies.

IT

RepairSmith

JUNE 26, 2025

Body kits & custom modifications: Fleet repair mechanics can install or upgrade body kits to meet your industry needs. DOT and BIT inspection : These ensure that your commercial vehicles meet California’s regulatory standards with scheduled Department of Transportation (DOT) and Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) checks.

Auto Repair Shop

Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2025

All Rights Reserved Elon Musk Has His Tesla Robotaxi Sights Set On San Francisco Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture The Morning Shift Elon Musk Has His Tesla Robotaxi Sights Set On San Francisco By Andy Kalmowitz July 10, 2025 10:00 am EST Tesla Good morning!

Trucking

Jalopnik

AUGUST 10, 2025

All Rights Reserved Heres Where Cadillac Raced Before F1 Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Racing Heres Where Cadillac Raced Before F1 By Charles Krome Aug. That was nearly 15 mph faster than the stock-bodied Le Mans Cadillac.

Manufacturing

Jalopnik

JUNE 8, 2025

At the other extreme, ham-fisted mechanics using an impact gun can overtighten lug nuts. Car owners may be required to do a little internet sleuthing or make an inquiry with their dealerships service department to determine if their vehicle uses this style lug nut or not.

IT

Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Wrenching You Just Put Gasoline In Your Diesel, Now What? Putting gas in a diesel fuel tank isnt automatically a death knell for your car or truck, but it certainly could be if you start driving. Is the car off?

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 28, 2025

Thats why the automaker is considering something thatll hopefully appeal to fans of the brand and folks who like interesting cars in general: a flagship GT car with twin-turbo V6 power and a manual transmission. Ficili played those cars close to his chest while talking with Autocar. Yes: a manual Maserati in the Big 25.

Engineering

Auto Service World

JUNE 21, 2025

Photo Credit Getting rid of an old, beat-up (or not-so-beat-up) car might seem like a hassle, especially if it’s sitting in your driveway collecting rust. Sell your junk car for cash with FamilyCarBuyers and skip the stress and wasted time of trying to do it the hard way. What Turns a Car Into a Junk Car?

IT

Dent Mechanic Group

MAY 22, 2025

A fierce North Texas hailstorm can strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of frustration, especially when that trail leads straight to your car. Many car owners dread the hidden costs, the hassle of rental cars, and the fear of a lengthy, complicated repair process. We provide a free rental car, period.

Mechanic

Jalopnik

JULY 30, 2025

Carter / Jalopnik Despite what the technicians at your local drive-up oil change shop try to sell you, replacing a cars cabin air filter is usually a very simple task. Carter July 30, 2025 11:25 pm EST Logan K. Come on, Volkswagen, the ID Buzz is already expensive enough! This is ridiculous @chromelizard Volkswagen ID.

Oil Change

Jalopnik

JUNE 30, 2025

Carter/ Jalopnik The Honda CR-V might not be the most exciting car on the market, but it is one of the most important for American car buyers, and Honda made some slight updates to its most popular model for 2026. Its also the only way to get a CR-V in my press cars enticing shade of Ash Green Metallic, but thats it.

IT

Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2025

After some deliberation I picked the Volvo 480 hatchback as my favorite Swedish car before posing the question to the Jalops, and once again you lot delivered. But in this roundup weve also got sports cars, hatchbacks, SUVs and rally cars. And as usual, those of you who talked about cars youve owned or driven get extra points.

Car

Jalopnik

AUGUST 9, 2025

All Rights Reserved What It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Wrenching What It Might Mean If Your Brake Lights Stay On When Your Car Is Off By Alvin Reyes Aug. The result?

Car

Jalopnik

JULY 14, 2025

duty on cars imported from the EU to the U.S. At the same time, European automakers are still holding out hope (such a silly move) that the two entities can reach some sort of agreement to lower auto import tariffs, potentially including a so-called "netting mechanism" to offset imports with exports. and major profit generators.

Car

Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise News Ever Wondered How To Start A 1927 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport? Of course, all of my favorite cars were Bugattis. In fact, it could hit 112 mph, in an era where most cars could barely reach 70 mph.

Repaints

Jalopnik

AUGUST 5, 2025

All Rights Reserved E30 BMW 325i Once Lost A Sports Sedan Comparison Test To The Ford Taurus SHO Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nostalgia You Can Taste E30 BMW 325i Once Lost A Sports Sedan Comparison Test To The Ford Taurus SHO By Logan K.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 14, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $19,991, Is This 2011 BMW 535i A Three-Pedal Thrill? By Rob Emslie July 14, 2025 8:25 am EST Craigslist A rare six-speed manual makes this BMW 535i a car worth watching.

Car

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $8,500, Is This 2001 Range Rover An Unappreciated Bargain? Do you want to know what I think drove Mazda to kill off the rotary engine as a primary motivator in its cars?

Engineering