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.
Paint Scuffs and Scratches
It never fails. You buy a new car, and before you know it, accidental scuffs and scratches ruin the finish and your mood. But, have no fear there are ways to deal with those unfortunate incidents.To give us some pointers we have Tim Mcowen from Mudgett's Auto Body… Read More
Trailer Maintenance
So the weather is warm and you're ready to get the boat in the water and have some fun. Well, not so fast. There are a few things you need to think about before taking the plunge. One of the first things is to make sure your trailer has not been neglected by looking for… Read More
Brake Maintenance
Not all cars will stop like this Porsche, but one thing I can guarantee you is that all cars will fail to stop if you don't properly maintain your brakes. Now, you should check the brakes on your car at least every twelve thousand miles, or once a year, or whenever… Read More
Rust Repair II
We’ve finished our metal patch on the door of our Cadillac; now it’s time to do the finish work. Which means it’s time to make mud pies! Or, more precisely, we’ll use plastic body filler, which you may call bondo, to level our patch with the rest of the… Read More
Rust Repair
We’re going to show you how to fix rust on an old car. We’re going to show you two ways: with metal, and how to do it quick and dirty. We’re going to do the better but much harder job first—that’s repairing the rust hole using sheet metal. I… Read More
Under Hood Clean Up
For you true enthusiasts of classic cars, you know that working on them—well, it’s almost as much fun as driving them and showing them. One of the places where you can spend a lot of time and make a big difference is under the hood. So we have a… Read More
Auto Treasures
For most of us, a barn find like this old Caddy convertible, well, it’s a dream come true. But in reality, if you don’t do your homework, it could be an absolute nightmare. Getting the old bus started took a little bit of work, new plugs and a few odds and… Read More
Winter Products
Winter and snow: a real nuisance, and it can actually be dangerous and damage your vehicle. Well, I have three things that can make life a little less bothersome during the winter. Number one, this is an E-Blade, a windshield wiper blade. You say, well,… Read More
Tools of the Trade
For those of you who like to spend weekends out in the garage doing a little classic car repair and restoration, Pat has the essential guide to the tools of the trade... We’re here at the headquarters of Eastwood Tools, and we have Curt Strohacker, the… Read More
Lowdown on Lift Kits
Modifying sport utility vehicles and pick-ups is very popular these days, especially lifting them. Well that can either be very rewarding or it can be an absolute nightmare. Now for some tips on how to do it right we’ve come to Trick Trucks in Lanham,… Read More
