I'm looking to move a transmission shop into the 21st century. Which shop
management software should I consider using? I have looked at LANKAR and
generally like it. Anyone familiar enough with it to state an opinion? If
not, what do you use and why? Is there something better, ...

when i bought the jag it ran great after a couple of months the automatic
transmission failure light came on and the car would not start   i bought a
new ignition amplifier  and it was allright again  for a week  i am now on my
third ignition amplifier  and  yep you guessed it its ...

I have a somewhat older car that's front bumper fell off. Someone was
turning a corner while I was parked and knocked it off. There is no
damage to the bumper or paint, it just needs to be put back on. I was
wondering if that is something I can do or do I need to go to a shop to

I recently had a discussion on this topic. I have heard that revving
the engine may do harm and does little to "warm" the car up. This is an
older car with an engine that has been modified. This guy revvs the
engine at the house and still seems to have trouble making it down his

I am trying to read the trouble codes on a 91 Hyundai Excel  which,
incidently was induced to pass "aircare" vehicle testing a month ago
and has subsequently generated clouds of grey smoke.  Compression is
175-185 (within spec)

My car was sidswiped last night about 04:30. Hit-and-run. I've done the
police report but I've also collected some pieces of the headlight and
turnsignal lens and reflector assembly that has what looks like an
entire part or molding number. I also have pieces of the headlight with

What fluid is recommended for Chevy 2000 S 10 manual transmissions? I
don't know if it is 4 x 4 or 2x4. I had a 90 2 x4 it took dextron. Is
that what the others take?
Thanks BB

I have a couple '80s vintage cars/trucks and just purchased a '98 F-150.
Until now I have survived without a code reader. The older vehicles with
computers allow you to read the codes by flashing the "service lite" or an
LED.

    I have part of an old car sitting in my field that I'd like to try
to ID. Here's what it looks like:
1. It looks like a model T style car.
2. It has Champion sparkplugs in it

The battery light on my 1994 Ford Ranger has been lit up for about 2
years.  I can't seem to track down the problem.  I have had the
alternator and battery checked and fixed a tail light problem that I
had during that time but the light keeps shining.  It seems to start

Service engine light came on code said 02 sensor replaced that and was
told to unhook the negative battery cable for 7 seconds and that would
reset the computer but the light come back on after driving for a few
miles can any shed some light on this thanks

The water pump on my intrepid with 150K miles just failed last weekend.
Since it was a Satureday, I had it towed to a Monro Speedy shop
instead of my usual mechanic.  The shop replaced my water pump BUT they
did not change my timing belt.  I am puzzled as I thought the

I have a 2001 Jeep Wrangler with the 4.0 engine. It has 56,000 miles.
When starting the engine there is a loud rapid ticking noise that last until
the engine warms.
It only does this when  starting a cold engine but not every time, maybe 3

76 Olds 455 engine, 4bbl carb
The fuel filter is easy to get to, on the front of the carburetor. It's a
small paper cylinder, open on one end, closed on the other end. There are a
couple of fittings to unscrew then the fuel filter inserts into a small

I have a 94 shevy cav z24 with 136000 miles.  their is black smoke spitting
out of the tail pipe and leaving black specks on the back bumper could this
be some sort of exuast issue, like a resinator or cat converter issue or is
it what i think rings?