Goss’ Garage
Pat Goss, MotorWeek's resident master technician, helps consumers understand car problems and how to speak the same language as their technician. As cars becoming increasingly complex, fewer repairs can be accomplished at home. Effective communication with a repair shop is vital to keeping consumer and operating costs under control. From rattles and squeaks to leaks and drips, Pat covers a myriad of issues designed to keep cars on the road and out of the repair shop.
Bleeding Brakes
We all know that bleeding your brakes is important, but we also know that it’s a pain to do. Pat has a product that lessens the sting. Unfortunately, most drivers don’t do anything except check the level of their brake fluid and that’s a bad thing because… Read More
Air Filters
Much like modern cars, air filters have come a long way; they filter better and last longer. But, they still need to be serviced or you may be sorry. Nearly every part on a modern car is different than it was on an old car, even the basic things. Take the air filter, for instance.… Read More
Belts & Hoses
With the reliability of today’s cars, do we really need to keep checking belts and hoses all the time? If you think there’s any part of your car that will last forever, you are wrong. You see, every part of every car ever made will wear out if it’s kept in… Read More
Battery Replacement
One of the most important parts of the car is the battery. Replacing a car battery is not as straightforward as it once was. If we take the battery out of the car, we can’t start it, we can’t drive it, we can’t even listen to the radio. So it is vital.… Read More
Used Car Inspection
Buying a used car is an increasingly popular and smart financial choice. But, there are a lot of things to pay attention to beyond the price. When you’re buying a used car, one of the most important parts of making the decision is to have a professional evaluation of… Read More
Two-Wheel Alignment
If you ride motorcycles, there’s an adjustment on them that you may constantly overlook that is really very important. And to give us some tips about it, we have Lyndon Abel, the general manager of Patriot Harley-Davidson in Fairfax, Virginia to give us a rundown.… Read More
Goops and Gaskets
Most of the parts in an engine are connected together, or sealed between one another, with something like this. This is a gasket. Well, one thing about gaskets is if you keep them in service long enough, just about every gasket ever made will, sooner or later, fail. And… Read More
Interior Cleaning
We all like to have a clean interior on our cars. Certainly it can’t be as clean as this show car, but it usually can be a lot better than what it is. Over time, cars take on an odor that’s kind of a combination of french fries and sweat socks, and things get… Read More
Buying Parts Online
Whether you’re a do-it-youselfer or a professional, getting the right part to do the job correctly, well it’s critical. And to give us some pointers about online shopping, we have Tom Taylor from Rock Auto. Tom, welcome to Goss’ Garage. Alright now what… Read More
Under the Hood Cleanup
If you’re into cars, a lot of your time is probably spent looking under the hood. Well, Pat Goss has some tips to make sure you can find what you’re looking for. Keeping the under hood of the car clean used to be the matter of aesthetics. You… Read More
