by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 11, 2026 | Maintenance
Bad shocks get worse slowly. You might not notice the change at first. Your front shocks work very hard. They move up and down 1,900 times every mile. By 50,000 miles, they have cycled 75 million times. I have seen how worn shocks hurt a car’s safety. The...
by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 10, 2026 | Maintenance
You turn the key. The engine starts. But a message pops up. It says “Service Shifter.” You try to shift. You are stuck in park. It is a scary feeling. This service shifter warning light means the electronic gear selector has a problem. I have seen this...
by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 10, 2026 | Maintenance
Have you seen a car hop? It is cool to watch. It bounces up and down. How does it do that? It uses a hydraulic suspension systems. I have worked on cars for years. I love this tech. It is not just for show. It helps big cars ride smooth. Let me show you how it works....
by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 8, 2026 | Maintenance
BANG! That loud noise wasn’t a firework; it was your car. Hearing a gunshot-like sound coming from your vehicle is scary, but it is also a clear cry for help from your engine. If you are searching for reasons your car is backfiring, you likely have unburned fuel...
by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 8, 2026 | Maintenance
You turn the wheel and hear a strange sound. It can be scary. Noise when turning steering wheel often means a problem. It might be the power steering or suspension. We have seen this many times. We know how to find the cause. This guide covers the noises, the causes,...
by Mark S. Taylor | Jan 7, 2026 | Maintenance
Your car engine needs air to run. But it needs the exact amount of air. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor measures this air. It tells your car’s computer how much gas to add. If this sensor fails, your car runs poorly. We have seen this problem many times. It can...
