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Theodore P. Olson holds extensive certifications from Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, GM, and ASE. He currently works as a service industry consultant. Ted is the author of eight books and numerous articles on the automotive servcie industry. http://www.repairtrust.com Sort By: Date | Popularity
 Car Maintenance: Will it Really Help Gas Mileage?As gas prices continue to rise, the auto industry is touting the benefits of car maintenance. While maintaining one’s car is indeed important, does it really save gas? Auto Repair Costs - Should I Change My Oil Every 3,000 Miles?For decades mechanics have been telling us to change our oil every 3,000 miles. Interestingly, no automotive manufacturer agrees with this maintenance schedule - not in the last 20 years any way. So why are we being told to change our oil every 3,000 miles if it's unnecessary?
First, let's look... Auto Repair Estimates And Car Repair Prices - The Real Information To Avoid Car Repair ScamsWorrying whether or not you were overcharged for your car repair is an awful feeling. There's tons of advice on how to avoid getting ripped-off, but few discuss the actual car repair prices. We really need to look at the charges on a car repair estimate or auto repair invoice... Nada Used Car Prices, Edmunds Used Car Prices, And Kelly Blue Book Used Car Prices - Whose Prices Are Right?The Internet has been touted as the greatest resource for the used car buyer. Prospective buyers can find trade-in, private party, and retail values in a heartbeat. The question to consider, however, is what Internet source is right? The three major sites: NADA, Edmunds, and Kelly Blue Book are clamoring... Ask A Mechanic: Wading Through The Mess Of Car Repair Prices And Auto Repair EstimatesIf you were handed an estimate to replace a water pump on your car, would you know if the price was fair? Could you trust the price? How about for a tie rod end, mass air flow sensor, or an evaporative emissions sensor?
Most of us don't know what these... Used Car Pricing: The Insanity Of Used Car Prices!Used car prices are elusive, despite numerous attempts to harness them. We've all heard of Retail, Private Party and Trade-in values. But do these "help" in determining a vehicle's real value? When we turn to the web for prices, it gets even more elusive. One web site places a retail... Used Car Prices: Myths And Facts About Web-Based Used Car ValuesEighty percent of car buyers are using the Internet to research cars and used car prices. For vehicle research, the Internet's great! For vehicle prices, the Internet sucks! It sucks because the prices do not reflect reality for the buyer or the seller. Web sites that place values on vehicles... Car Repair Prices: There Are No Honest Mechanics!I enjoy reading the tips and suggestions on finding an honest or good mechanic. These can be found on various government and consumer websites, and in a variety of auto repair articles. Auto Repair: The Top Ten Mistakes Made By Your MechanicNumber One:
Not confirming the concern. Confirming a repair concern is a basic diagnostic principle frequently overlooked. To fix a problem, the first thing one must do is recognize it.
Number Two:
Insufficient Road Testing. Tire Insurance: Myths And Facts About Road Hazard PoliciesInsurance—it's everywhere. One can insure just about anything.
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