How to Bypass an Ignition Switch and Start Your Car
It was a cold Tuesday night when my phone rang. A client, Mark, was stranded in a nearly empty parking lot after a late shift. His car’s dashboard lit up,…
Automotive
How Long Can a Car Sit on a Flat Tire?
Walking out to your car and seeing it resting on a flat, lifeless tire is a frustrating sight. Your first thought might be, “Can I deal with this tomorrow?” but…
How Much Does a Car Tire Weigh? An Expert’s Complete Guide
Ever wonder about the weight of your car’s tires when lifting a spare from the trunk? It’s a detail most drivers overlook, but as a technician with over 15 years…
How to Fix a Bubble in a Tire: An ASE-Certified Master Technician’s Guide
Key Takeaways Few things make a driver’s heart sink faster than spotting something wrong with their car, especially when it’s a tire. If you’ve just noticed a strange, unsettling bulge…
Can a Weak Battery Cause Your Car to Run Rough? An Expert Mechanic Explains
You know the feeling. You’re sitting at a stoplight, and your car starts to shake. Maybe it sputters when you accelerate or, even worse, stalls completely. It’s frustrating and frankly,…
Why People Put Bags on Car Mirrors: Debunking The Myth & Revealing the Truth
Key Takeaways The Viral Myth: Unpacking the Traveling Alone Warning You may have seen it in a viral video on TikTok or in a shared post on Facebook: a stark…
Can Your Car Battery Die While Driving? Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Key Takeaways The Short Answer: Yes, But It’s Not the Battery’s Fault It’s one of the most confusing questions in auto mechanics: How can the battery die when the car…
Can a Car Run Without a Battery? A Mechanic Explains Why You Shouldn’t Try It
Key Takeaways As a mechanic with over 10 years of experience under the hood, I’ve heard this question a lot. It often comes from someone trying to figure out if…
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