America’s Car Museum To Showcase Supercars In New Exhibit
The exhibit will feature 18 exotics, supercars, hypercars and everything in between.
Chipola College’s John Gardner Filming Season 3 Of Tech Garage
This season, Gardner and his co-host Bryan Gregory, along with Chief Technician Chase Vlieg, will be transforming an Acura RSX project vehicle.
The Most Expensive And Affordable Car Models To Fix
In a recent study by RepairPal Institute, researchers took a look at repair costs for some of the most popular car models, creating the RepairPal Institute Auto Service Cost Index.
Active Ride Control Diagnostics
In the 1990s, adjustable valve shocks and struts were all the rage. These systems had two or three comfort and sport settings that could be changed with buttons on the dash. These systems played the role of firming up the suspension if the driver wanted a sporty feel while driving. These systems have evolved to the point where they can actively change dampening characteristics in milliseconds.
Understanding Collision Warning & Automatic Braking Systems
Anything that moves under its own power also has to stop, so brakes have been a safety feature on cars since day one. Over the years, technical innovations such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have improved the ability to stop with minimal skidding on wet or slick surfaces. The addition of stability control allowed each
Next Generation Start/Stop Systems
Although stop/start idle Âsystems have been used on Âhybrid vehicles for many years, a growing number of non-Âhybrid late-model import models are also being equipped with this fuel-saving technology.
Hoover High’s Auto Program Receives Boost From Glendale Dealerships
Several local automotive dealerships have made investments in the Hoover High School automotive program in Glendale, CA. Donations have included tools, uniforms and money.
Tracking Down Honda Chassis-Related Noise Complaints
For this article, we find ourselves under a high-mileage V6 Honda Accord looking for what should be an easy-to-find knocking noise. When the car was written up at dropoff, notes were added for the tech to look for loose sway bar links and bushings based on the customer’s description of a knocking noise over bumps.
Shannon Family Automotive: Extolling The Value Of Its Services Boosts Profits
Having opened Shannon Family Automotive four short years ago, co-owners Larry and Colleen Shannon, who are only in their early 30s, have learned a thing or two about running a successful independent automotive repair shop. First: Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
Import Oil Specification Primer
As engine technology has evolved and fuel efficiency standards have tightened, oil specs have increased in importance. Using the wrong viscosity could set a fault code in some applications or interfere with the normal operation of the variable valve timing system.
