Drag racing is not a child’s sport. You have to give serious “props” to the professional drivers who, literally, put their lives on the line every time they push the pedal through the metal. Amidst the engine thunder and gasps of an excited crowd, there’s the cool, split-second reactions of drivers who are trained to…
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Incredible Parade of Muscle Cars! Part 1
The reality is that when you drive a muscle car, you become a target. That can be a good thing. It says a lot about who you are and your own personal style. Muscle cars are here to stay. They’re a sexy mode of transportation that implies the guy will always get the girl and…
Community Supports Driver Who Stopped High Speed Chase
Bryson Rowley was simply enjoying a day at the park when a teen in a stolen car whipped through at high speeds. After doing this twice and almost killing the children playing in the park, Rowley knew he had to do something. As the teen was coming around for a third dangerous sweep through the…
20/20 Undercover Investigation on Repair Shop Fraud and Dishonesty
What really happens when you take your car to the mechanic’s shop? Do mechanics take advantage of the fact that most drivers know nothing about their cars except how to drive them? While most mechanics are honest, the few that aren’t make life hard for many of us. Watch as 20/20’s undercover teams get fitted…
Have You Seen This Auto Mechanic Investigation
Are women treated differently than men when purchasing repair services at the mechanic’s shop? Do they end up spending more than men for repairs? A female journalist and her auto mechanic friend go undercover to find out. With hidden cameras and microphones installed, watch as their teams take newly repaired cars to several mechanics in…
How to bleed brakes using the ” One person ” method
Air bubbles in a vehicle’s hydraulic braking system can decrease brake performance and even result in the brakes failing entirely. Although this problem is easily fixed by removing the air bubbles, the repair process is historically considered a two-person job. In the YouTube video “How to Bleed Brakes Using the ‘One Person’ Method,” the Back…
How to do repair auto body rust with bondo
The YouTube video “How to Do Repair Auto Body Rust With Bondo” is a fantastic step-by-step auto body repair guide that is perfect for both amateur and more advanced do-it-yourself mechanics. Whether you have a small rust spot on a vehicle or several larger ones, this easy-to-follow guide offers everything you need to know about…
Good Video on Brake Pad Maintenance
For anyone interested in changing your own brake pads, this video is incredibly helpful. The camera angles are nice and up close. You can see exactly what you need to do. The host speaks clearly and has a natural way of explaining the process. Many people are afraid to do their own car repairs, but…
Hidden camera investigation into car dealer’s offer
Many times, a dealership will include a lifetime oil changes as a way to encourage people to buy from them. However, when a local car dealership moved a mile down the road, it decided to stop honoring several of their customer’s lifetime oil change service agreements. When these consumers tried to get the dealership to…
Great Tips to Save Time and Money Before Going to a Mechanic
Newer cars are mechanically more sound than they used to be but sometimes it’s hard to know how to diagnose things yourself since there are so many new types of parts. This video shows some simple steps to take that could save a bunch of time and money by not having to take your vehicle…