by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 2, 2025 | Maintenance
You start your car. It squeals loud. This sound is a sign of a bad drive belt tensioner. This small part keeps your belt tight. The belt runs key parts of your car. Like the AC and power steering. I’ve seen many cars break down from this issue. I’ll show...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 1, 2025 | Maintenance
You’re driving home. The ABS light pops on. Then the traction light glows. Your brake pedal feels odd. I see this all the time in my shop. These are classic signs of a bad wheel speed sensor. This small part tells your car how fast each wheel turns. Your car...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 30, 2025 | Maintenance
A “Service 4WD” message can be stressful, but many fixes are simple. This guide gives you quick steps to reset the light, avoid 4WD damage, and know when a mechanic is needed. Most of the time, the issue is a loose connection or a bad sensor — not a failed 4×4...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Hear a hum from your car? It gets loud on the road? This might be a bad wheel bearing. A wheel bearing helps your wheels turn smooth. I know how to spot these issues fast. Fixing them early keeps you safe. It also saves you cash. These signs can seem like tire or...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Got a tire that keeps losing air? I see this all the time in my shop. The small valve stem might be the problem. I’ll show you how to do this job at home. Replacing a tire valve stem takes 15-30 minutes and costs $5-15 for parts. A shop will charge $20-50 for...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 27, 2025 | Maintenance
Your Check Engine light is on. You see an EVAP code. The car runs fine, but the light will not go away. In many cases, the fix is simple: replace the EVAP canister vent valve. In this guide, I’ll show you how to replace an EVAP canister vent valve in plain language....
