Dave Facciuto is the former owner ASE Master Technician at Dave’s Import Service in Medford, Oregon. Dave is still active in the industry as a consultant and shares his technical and business management knowledge with his former shop and the industry at large. His...
How can an investigation go from bad to worse and solve these issues in a cost effective manner? Back Story 1 The Tucson arrived at the repair facility because the Check Engine light was illuminated, and secondhand information indicated that “The engine tended to run...
It’s possible to do everything right and still find the Prius you just fixed waiting for you on a flatbed Monday morning. Battery Testing A blue 2008 Prius was waiting for Jim when he returned from lunch. (Actually, it was Seaside Pearl Metallic color code 8S2, but...
The different types of diagnostic strategies. Dave Facciuto is the former owner ASE Master Technician at Dave’s Import Service in Medford, Oregon. Dave is still active in the industry as a consultant and shares his technical and business management knowledge with his...
VW TECH Assist hotline is supported through local Volkswagen wholesale parts department to aid independent repair technicians working on Volkswagen vehicles. Bill Withers said it best with these lines from one of his most popular songs, “I just might have a problem...
Different types of EGR valves and offers some specific diagnostic and testing tips for troubleshooting trouble codes involving the EGR system. Ken Coleman is an ASE Master Technician at Great Falls Auto Repair in Great Falls, Montana who knows a lot about emission...
Not all Toyota hybrid brake systems are the same. In this article, we’ll be exploring the braking system on the 2004–2009 Toyota Prius. I remember when the first 2001 Prius rolled into our shop for a 5K service. I couldn’t wait to remove the wheels and look at the...
The automatic start and stop systems will be part of the way car makers are meeting the tighter emission standards for the foreseeable future. Whether you like the Start/Stop feature or not, you should get to know these systems because the automatic start and stop...
