1993 Ford Pickup Flowmaster Exhaust Install
The owner of this 1993 Ford pickup wanted a better-sounding, better-flowing exhaust rather than a plain stock replacement.
What it turned out to be →Jobs we have actually done
Real faults on real vehicles, what they turned out to be, and what it took to put right. No names, no invented detail.
2013 Jeep Wrangler Transmission Service
The owner of this Jeep Wrangler had an intermittent check engine light and a transmission that would not shift into overdrive. They were worried the transmission control module had failed.
What it turned out to be →2001 Chevrolet S10 Rear Brake and Caliper Replacement
This Chevrolet S10 pickup came in with a squealing noise from the brakes.
What it turned out to be →2001 Ford ZX2 A/C Compressor Replacement
This Ford ZX2 was blowing warm air from the vents with the air conditioning on — no cold air on a hot day.
What it turned out to be →2020 Jeep Wrangler Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
This 2020 Wrangler with the 3.6-liter V6 came in with an oil leak, along with an idle that was not quite right.
What it turned out to be →1993 Ford Pickup Brake Booster and Hose Replacement
The owner of this Ford pickup reported the brake pedal slowly sinking to the floor — you press the brakes and the pedal keeps going down instead of staying firm. That is one of the more alarming things a brake system can do.
What it turned out to be →2007 Chevrolet Aveo Radiator Replacement
This Aveo came in after a front-end knock, with coolant leaking and the temperature a worry. The shifting felt off too.
What it turned out to be →2013 Jeep Wrangler Ignition Coil Replacement
This Wrangler, with about 158,000 miles on it, was running rough and stumbling — the kind of misfire you feel through the whole vehicle, usually with the check engine light on.
What it turned out to be →2001 Ford ZX2 Fuel Pump Replacement
This Ford ZX2 quit and would not start again. It cranked over but would not fire, and it had to be towed in to us from Graham because it could not run under its own power.
What it turned out to be →2013 Jeep Wrangler Jasper Engine Replacement
The driver heard a clacking noise coming from the top of the engine and felt it running rough. They checked the oil level themselves and found it was nearly a quart low. The noise began after a previous valve cover gasket replacement.
What it turned out to be →2013 Kia Rio Air Conditioning Hose Replacement
The air conditioning was no longer blowing cold air.
What it turned out to be →1987 Toyota Pickup: Fuel System, Clutch, and Gasket Repairs
The truck needed comprehensive work on its starting system, fuel delivery, clutch hydraulics, and engine sealing.
What it turned out to be →2001 Ford ZX2 Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
The owner of a 2001 Ford ZX2 with 187,054 miles came to the shop needing both rear wheel bearings replaced. They brought their own replacement parts for the job.
What it turned out to be →1993 Ford Pickup Cooling System Hose Replacement
A 1993 Ford pickup with 169,572 miles came in for cooling system service.
What it turned out to be →1988 Chevrolet Forward Control Radiator & Hose Replacement
The vehicle arrived at the shop needing radiator and cooling system work.
What it turned out to be →1995 Toyota T100 Oil Leak and Rear Brake Cleaning
The owner of a 1995 Toyota T100 with 202,100 miles noticed oil leaking near the cylinder head. They were concerned the engine had a blown head gasket.
What it turned out to be →2018 Range Rover Coolant Leak: Front Crossover Pipe Replacement
Owner brought in a 2018 Range Rover with 52,302 miles on it after noticing a coolant leak.
What it turned out to be →Rough idle on cold starts — 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Shook badly for the first minute after a cold start, then smoothed out. No warning light.
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