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.
Certification Program
One of the problems with trying to sell your own used car is the competition that you have with dealers. See, most dealers these days are going to have the availability of certified used cars. Now, what is a certified used car or pre-owned car? It’s one that has been checked from bumper to bumper. It’s checked cosmetically, it’s checked mechanically, and its… Read More
Exhausted
You would not believe the number of questions that I get regarding more horsepower from the car. And the most common question that I get is: What should I do with the fuel injection system or the intake manifold or the mass airflow sensor? Well, the reality is that’s not where you start. See, no matter how much more fuel and air you put into the engine, it doesn’t… Read More
The ABC’s Of AFV’s
Any mechanical device with moving parts will need preventive maintenance. Sooner or later, things are going to wear out. But, if you happen to own an alternative-fuel vehicle, you may find that its maintenance requirements are quite different than a conventional vehicle. Most people understand that it’s important to change their engine oil because it gets dirty… Read More