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Ask Dale: The mechanic damaged my car. What can I do?
Ask Dale: The mechanic damaged my car. What can I do?
Auto Repair
Published January 10th, 2024
The mechanic damaged my car. What can I do?
Sound Advice: Keep Your Receipts
Sound Advice: Keep Your Receipts
Auto Repair
Published March 9th, 2019
Almost no one keeps receipts these days. After all, everything is online. So when one couple found out that the receipt for their car repair was no longer on file with the mechanic, they learned a valuable lesson.
Dale Investigates: Faulty Filter
Dale Investigates: Faulty Filter
Auto Maintenance
Published January 27th, 2019
An oil change should be a pretty simple procedure. So imagine the surprise of one couple when a simple oil change led to a busted engine!
What to Know Before Taking Your Car in for Repairs
What to Know Before Taking Your Car in for Repairs
Auto Maintenance
Published July 25th, 2018
Keeping a paid off vehicle is a great way to save some money. Unfortunately, many price-conscious drivers are also putting off needed repairs to try to save an extra buck. But putting off repairs could actually cost you more, and it puts your safety and t
Common Symptoms of Transmission Problems
Common Symptoms of Transmission Problems
Auto Maintenance
Published March 29th, 2018
If you hear strange noises coming from your car, or feel gears slipping or clunking, you may suspect you have transmission problems. But when is it really time to come to a mechanic, and when might you really be looking at issues with the transmission?
When To Service Your Transmission
When To Service Your Transmission
Auto Maintenance
Published August 9th, 2017
Servicing your transmission as needed is an important way to avoid larger, more costly repairs in the future. 
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