Tingzer

2012-08-18

There’s an old adage in the car repair business. Never, ever, piss off a tech. It’s kind of like telling a doctor they’re a jerk just before they operate...

2012-01-20

Does auto maintenance really save gas mileage? As gas prices continue to rise, the auto industry is out in full force touting the benefits of car maintenance...

2012-01-20

Do dealers charge higher car repair prices? There are many who assume that local repair shops charge significantly less than the dealer for auto repair...

2012-01-14

How do you know when your car repair costs are fair? There’s an old sales joke: How do you know when a salesman is lying? Answer: His lips are moving...

2012-01-14

There are still skeptics, but the following illustrates the depth of fraud? We received an inquiry from a reporter recently with one simple question ...

2012-01-14

If we slow down do we save MPG? In the current gas crisis, many are touting the benefits of auto maintenance, hybrid cars, and driving-style strategies...

2012-01-13

I recently replaced the tires on my wife’s minivan. I decided to try a local facility that looked like it had its act together – and they did specialize...

2012-01-13

Why is My Check Engine Light On? A great, and very common question. Here are a few more solutions for the pesky check engine light I get the check engine...

2012-01-13

Auto Repair and Diagnostic Time: Car repair prices are high enough – diagnostic time is another area often abused… How much time is fair? As a veteran...

2012-01-13

Just because you paid less, does not mean your car repair costs were a good deal. It often means something was sacrificed… Value Versus Price: an experiment...