In this question, our friend Mary asks how mechanics at car dealerships will keep up with emerging technologies. How will those mechanics learn how to work on electric vehicles? Or do they just become obsolete?
The answer is simple: training. But Aaron will take five minutes to explain it anyway.
In this video, I answer a question about automotive leases, maintenance, and why a maintenance agreement is included in most leases. Many leases include maintenance through the dealership as standard clauses. There’s a reason for that.
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In this question and answer video, I answer someone’s question about mechanics. It’s easy to assume that the auto mechanic might be ripping you off, but it happens a lot less than people might think. In fact, it’s relatively rare. I give some thoughts on how to avoid a ripoff and what we can all do to better our chances of not getting taken advantage of. No matter who we’re dealing with.
When there are fuel delivery issues in a vehicle, or when these issues are potentially the cause of a problem such as hesitation or misfire, then testing the fuel pressure is usually recommended. There are several types of fuel pressure tests that can be done. Assuming that the fuel pump …
Recently, a user in our Ask a Mechanic forum wanted to know whether he should change out the thermostat on his 2005 Chevrolet Malibu as it has been randomly getting hot (but not overheating) when driven. He indicated that he’d seen water in the oil and had used to cans …
