family auto mechanics - helping you find the problem

family auto mechanics - helping you find the problem

  • AAA Certified Repairs: A Brief Guide

    When your vehicle breaks down on the road and you are a long way from home and your local repair shop, what do you do? Well, as long as you're a member of the American Automobile Association, better known as the AAA, the choice is an easy one. You simply have the auto taken to a local repair shop that is certified by the AAA and let them fix the problem.

  • 3 Tire Problems That Warrant Help from a Professional Repair Shop

    The tires are one of the more important components of your vehicle. At some point, you may experience an issue with them that could then affect the way you drive. If the following issues are present, be sure to take your car into a tire repair shop.  Low Tire Pressure  Having low tire pressure on one or multiple tires may not seem like that big of a deal, but it can actually lead to a costly blow-out.

  • 3 Things To Help You Determine If Your Car Can Be Repaired With Paintless Dent Removal

    Whether it is caused by an auto accident or an inconsiderate person in a parking lot, seeing a visible dent on your car can be very frustrating. Most people assume that having an auto dent repaired is a very expensive and time-consuming process. In the past that may have been true, but paintless dent removal has changed that fact. Paintless dent removal is a technique that uses special tools and techniques to repair a dent without having to replace the auto body panel or repaint the area.

  • How To Know If Your Power Steering Is Going Bad

    It is important to make sure that you are well aware of the signs that may indicate that the power steering in your vehicle is going bad. This way, you will be able to call and set up an appointment with an auto repair shop as soon as possible. Here are a few of the signs that you will want to keep an eye out for: Squealing Sounds Upon Starting The Vehicle 

  • Understanding The Commercial Driver's License Medical Examiner's Certificate

    Obtaining your commercial driver's license can be a lengthy process, and one of the steps along the road is obtaining a medical examiner's certificate. This is a non-negotiable requirement, and you will not be granted a commercial driver's license without a valid certificate. Since CDL requirements are federally mandated, a medical examiner's certificate will be required no matter which state you will be receiving your CDL in. Additionally, you will need to complete a physical and receive a new certificate at least once every two years.

About Me

family auto mechanics - helping you find the problem

As the son and grandson of mechanics, I spent much of my child hood under the hood of many cars. I have listened and learned about so many different problems and how to repair them effectively. I created this blog to cover as many car problems as possible without overwhelming readers. You will find tips for troubleshooting, advice for when to take it to a professional and suggestions for when to stop driving the car or truck immediately to prevent further and more costly damage. We hope that you find all of this information helpful and useful, allowing you to have a great running car.