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Trust My Mechanic

Your Free Car Repair Advice and Auto Repair Help

Horror stories and auto repair articles

Austin Davis, June 30, 2014March 25, 2015

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Car accident insurance claims – Being prepared is the best protection.  How to get that car fixed right.

Emergency Car Kit List – Steps you should take to prepare and protect yourself in the event of an accident.

The Dreaded Check Engine Light – Many mechanics know very little about this bright red light on your dash.

The Head Gasket – A story about a crankshaft job gone wrong.

How to Select a Repair Shop – Tips on what to look for and how to select the best shop to fix your car.

Dealing with your Insurance Company – Insurance companies can be a real hassle when dealing with an accident claim.

The Leased Vehicle and the Blown Engine – Read this unfortunate tale of blown engines and salty dealers.

Dealing With Transmission Shops – Probably the least understood system in your car.  Learn how to save money on your next transmission repair.

A Used Car Horror Story – Read how bad it can get when buying a car.

I Put The Wrong Fluids in My Engine – What happens when you use the wrong fluids.

Auto Mechanics – What to do if your feel you got a bad deal.

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