Auto Tech & Repair

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

The situation led to lots of neighbors-helping-neighbors, and car repair shops operating at full bore. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

He’ll even tackle the framing, drywall and finish work, too. He’s got some nice old stuff in the garage, and he has no problem ripping into the engine of his 30-year-old muscle car or his vintage Norton motorcycle. He’s good with tools and a very competent mechanic. But he won’t work on the modern car he drives everyday—or his new truck or his wife’s car. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

I came across a great article in the Automotive Management Institute Instructor Blog and thought I would share some this and get your thoughts on what level of customer service you are looking for at an auto repair center? Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

My auto insurance went up several dollars a month after I was involved in an accident a few years ago, but during a three-year period the increase eventually went away. Did I say involved in an accident? I was the at-fault driver. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

The easy-credit binge that left many homeowners with foreclosure headaches also has strapped many car buyers with long-term loans on depreciating assets. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

Campbell, owner of Colonial Exxon on Bridge Road, has been in the business since 1962. He's owned the South Hills station since 1968. Campbell's station is one of just a couple of full-service gas stations remaining in the city. These are stations that offer mechanic services along with gasoline pumps. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

Stuart Scott knocked on the door of the Rent-A-Mechanic auto repair shop off Beach Boulevard and was greeted by an office worker who took on a puzzled look. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

I own a 2000 model Honda, which calls for changing the brake fluid every three years. Can I safely use a silicone DOT 5 brake fluid? Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

AchieveYourCareer.com, a leading online education directory, announced today the launch of a new web resource in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show. In celebration of the auto show, one of the largest and most prestigious in the world, AchieveYourCareer.com has launched a major channel dedicated to assisting prospective automotive students earn an online degree. Read the rest of the story...

Posted by Vincent Ciulla

According to Michelle L. Corey, president and CEO of the BBB serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, Web site users were more active this year with searching for 13.3 million informational items. This is a 7.75 percent increase in usage from 2006 and can be attributed to the growing awareness of the valuable free services provided by the BBB's Web site, www.stlouisbbb.org. Read the rest of the story...