Your vehicle is highly dependent on chemicals and fluids for survival. Without them, the moving parts will fail, leaving you with nothing but a rotting piece of metal to deal with. That’s why you need to stay on top of keeping fresh, clean fluids inside of it. However, that doesn’t mean the only products you […]
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Battery Maintenance Tips for Reviving Stored Project Cars
Everyone knows that a crucial part of rolling that prized ride into storage is putting a trickle charger on the battery to keep it topped off. But… what if you forgot or didn’t know this was best practice? What if that car’s been in storage for more than a single season? And, what if, when […]
Read MoreMercedes Tech Quotes Shocking $20,000 Repair Bill For 2008 C-Class
Mercedes Tech Quotes Shocking $20,000 Repair Bill For 2008 C-Class | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The aging sedan has some 200,000 miles on the odometer and requires more work than it’s worth in the used car market 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Luxury vehicles have a peculiar knack for depreciating faster than a melting […]
Read MorePolestar 2 Driver’s Minor Run-In With Deer Ends In $21,000 Repair Estimate
Polestar 2 Driver’s Minor Run-In With Deer Ends In $21,000 Repair Estimate | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The bill includes over 90 hours of labor and $10,000 in parts despite appearing very minor 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Fender benders and collisions with animals on the road are unfortunate incidents that can happen at […]
Read MoreThe Saddest Nissan Rogue In The Country Is A Mechanic’s Nightmare
The Saddest Nissan Rogue In The Country Is A Mechanic’s Nightmare | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The customer brought their car which happens not to have a front end at all and evidently had the hood fastened with zip ties 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Service techs have no control over what ends up […]
Read MoreThis 2019 Lexus LC 500 Has Been Daily Driven Almost 200,000 Miles In Just Four Years
This 2019 Lexus LC 500 Has Been Daily Driven Almost 200,000 Miles In Just Four Years | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Despite its reputation as a weekend warrior, an owner of a Lexus LC 500 shows it’s no stranger to the daily grind, racking up an impressive mileage without any drama https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad […]
Read MoreTesla Driver Hit With $19k Battery Bill Tells EV Drivers To Stash That Money They Saved On Gas
Tesla Driver Hit With $19k Battery Bill Tells EV Drivers To Stash That Money They Saved On Gas | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The 2015 Model S had 163,000 miles and was four months out of warranty when owner was presented with scary invoice to supply and fit new power pack https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris […]
Read More2009 Subaru WRX STi Owner Hit With Staggering CA$17,000 Deferred Service Quote
2009 Subaru WRX STi Owner Hit With Staggering CA$17,000 Deferred Service Quote | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The shop quoted the owner what some say is two or three times the correct amount of labor in addition to reportedly cheaper replacement parts at high prices 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Maintaining used cars can […]
Read MoreGet Your Work Truck Winter Ready
From essential maintenance tips to must-have accessories, learn how to prepare your work truck for winter’s challenges. As winter conditions begin to creep in, it’s time to think about cold-weather prepping your work truck. Whether you rely on your rig for your business or simply for personal use, getting it winter-ready is a smart move […]
Read MoreOff-Road Instruction: Recovery Gear Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance. It’s not as fun as adding aftermarket parts or planning that next trail run, but it needs to be done. If not, you won’t be able to continue doing those first two things. We all know the normal stuff — change your oil, rotate your tires, clean your filters — but if you’re […]
Read MoreTesla Owner Shocked By $21,000 Repair Bill After ‘Driving In The Rain’
Tesla Owner Shocked By $21,000 Repair Bill After ‘Driving In The Rain’ | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A Scottish Tesla Model Y owner claims that a customer service agent told him his battery failed because of rain, and that it’s not covered by the warranty 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> A Scottish couple is […]
Read MoreThings You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say When You Drop Off Your Car At the Repair Shop
Things You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say When You Drop Off Your Car At the Repair Shop | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Here’s a quick list of important things to say and to avoid saying when you take your car for a service 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Dropping off a car at the repair […]
Read MoreWould You Replace A Tesla Model 3’s Battery For $12K Or Sell As Is For $16K?
Would You Replace A Tesla Model 3’s Battery For $12K Or Sell As Is For $16K? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The three-year-old EV has been driven 150,000 miles but the battery already has “worn-out cells near depletion” 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> An owner of a Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range […]
Read MoreIs It Worth Replacing The Battery In An Older Hybrid Like The Toyota Camry?
Is It Worth Replacing The Battery In An Older Hybrid Like The Toyota Camry? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Thanks to the cost of the hybrid battery, most people would choose to total this 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ <!––> by Sam D. Smith 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The topic of how replacement […]
Read MorePicking the Perfect Automotive Grease
Understanding the different types of automotive greases and how to choose the best one for your vehicle’s needs. In the world of vehicle maintenance, automotive greases are the unsung heroes — fighting the good fight to make sure everything runs buttery smooth. They quietly work behind the scenes, providing critical lubrication, guarding against rust, sealing […]
Read MorePicking the Perfect Automotive Grease
Understanding the different types of automotive greases and how to choose the best one for your vehicle’s needs. In the world of vehicle maintenance, automotive greases are the unsung heroes — fighting the good fight to make sure everything runs buttery smooth. They quietly work behind the scenes, providing critical lubrication, guarding against rust, sealing […]
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