Play Book: Part Two
By now you should understand how each player does its job, as well as some of the formations that the team uses at the line of scrimmage.
Carside Manner
Three years ago this month, the first installment of Carside Manner cruised away on the maiden voyage of Import Service magazine.
Carside Manner
A few years ago, the study of body language was all the rage. Under the right circumstances, it can still be an interesting hobby
Tech Tips
Porsche Transmission Noises; Hyundai Parking Pawl; Dead BMW Speedometer
Ripple Pattern: Part One
We thought this peaceful photo of a relaxing ripple pattern might put you in a receptive mood for this first part of a two-part article about alternators.
Porsche 911 Timing Chains
And now for something completely different. Put those rubber timing belts out of your mind for a moment.
Play Book: Part One
By now, you’ve probably noticed some strong similarities between the systems used by different manufacturers.
Gear Head: Limited Slip Differential Overhaul
Once in a while, it’s fun to go through an unusual repair sequence-unusual in the sense that many of us never get a chance to actually perform this type of repair. Why?
Electrical Service
As frustrating as it can be along the way, there’s a particular satisfaction that you get when you finally track down a really difficult electrical problem.
Degrees Of Accuracy
As anyone will tell you, you need the right tools if you want to do the job right. An archer wouldn’t step back fifty paces, then aim for the apple on his son’s head if he knew the arrow was bent or if some of the feathers were missing.
Carside Manner
Whether you realize it or not, every time you diagnose a problem with a car, your mind does something no computerized diagnostic tool can do.
BMW Motronic: Part Two
Adaptive circuitry allows the Motronic system to learn and change as its operating conditions change, giving a Motronic equipped engine better driveability than anyone could have reasonably expect only a few years ago. But there’s a hitch.
Tech Tips
Volkswagen Voltage Stabilizer; Volvo Engine Wiring Harness; Winking Honda Headlights
Jaguar Valve Adjustment
In a continuing effort to bring you unique and unusual valve adjustment procedures, we offer a dual overhead cam six cylinder Jaguar engine.
Carside Manner
What makes a good salesperson? What do you think of when you think of salespeople? Is it a flattering image of professional, trained individuals, eager to satisfy you as a customer?
Tech Tips
New Life For An Old Wooden Ruler; Jaguar Flooding Problem; Porsche Turbo Replacement; VW Cylinder Head Holder/Axle Boot Installer
BMW Motronic: Part One
The system combined fuel delivery, ignition, and emissions under the control of a central ECU. We take these features for granted today, but they were pretty advanced back in 1982.
Tech Tips
Subaru Choke Pull Off Remedy (Part One); Subaru Choke Pull Off Remedy (Part Two); Mercedes-Benz Switch-Over Valve; Grey Market Mercedes Air Conditioning Fan; Dynamic Oil Pressure Follow-Up
SAAB Flywheel Replacement
Have you ever tried your luck at the roulette wheel or a carnival wheel of fortune game? You spin the wheel and hope for the best. But the wheel never seems to stop where you want it to, does it?
Ohm’s Law
Every safety precaution we take on the ladder is based on our faith in the law. The penalties for disobeying the law of gravity will always be predictable, and will be executed with great speed.
Carside Manner
Let me start by reminding myself of these old rules of customer relations: Never take the customer for granted. Never, ever assume that you have the customer’s business until you have the customer’s money. Don’t get cocky.