by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 18, 2025 | Maintenance
If your car hesitates when you press the gas, the throttle position sensor (TPS) might be the issue. Luckily, resetting the TPS is often an easy fix. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to reset your TPS. Whether you drive a Ford F150, a Chevy Silverado, or...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 17, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever driven your car and suddenly heard strange clicking or popping noises when turning corners? I’ve been there, and trust me, it’s unsettling. Knowing how to tell which CV joint is bad can save you from bigger problems and higher repair bills later on. Today,...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 11, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever hit the gas and felt your car hesitate like it’s half asleep? That’s your throttle body crying for help—it controls air to your engine, and when it’s off, your ride stumbles. I’ve tinkered with cars for years, once fixing a laggy pickup that had me stumped ‘til I...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 7, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever had that nagging worry about whether your trailer is still where you left it? Knowing how to lock a trailer hitch can save you from that stress. I’ve been towing for years, and I’ve learned firsthand what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to keeping a trailer...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 6, 2025 | Maintenance
Did you know driving on dry-rotted tires could be just as dangerous as driving on bald ones? I learned this the hard way when I spotted deep cracks on my tires right before a road trip. At first, I thought, Can I just seal them up and keep going? But after some...
by Mark S. Taylor | Mar 3, 2025 | Maintenance
The first time my ABS light came on, I shrugged it off—big mistake. A few days later, I was driving in the rain when I hit the brakes, and the car skidded more than it should have. My heart pounded. That’s when I knew something was wrong. I grabbed my tools and...
