Seeing the check engine light illuminating on the dashboard can arise many emotions to the surface, because when it comes on, it indicates there is a problem with the engine, ranging from mild to severe. When the light pops on, especially when you are driving to the next destination, many will get a little anxious.…
Do you need your vehicle repainted? Or are you seeking a custom paint job to make your ride stand out? When having a vehicle repainted there are often many questions concerning how long it takes, whether custom paint adds value to a vehicle and more. Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic would like to share…
One of the best ways to avoid car accidents when driving is to always be on the defensive. During summer break, more teens are on the road and when teens start driving, it is always a little bit scary for their parents and everyone else on the road. The best thing for teens to remember…
Ensuring oil changes are done on a regular basis is a critical element to your vehicle’s routine maintenance schedule and health. If you expect your vehicle to perform well and last a long time it is crucial you have the oil changed as recommended by the manufacturer and mechanical experts, usually every 3,000 miles or…
A new method for dent removal is ‘paintless dent repair’. Most minor imperfections can be removed without having to repaint saving money on the repair. Suction cup pullers are used to pull the dent. Or if accessible, the dent is pushed from behind until it is popped out, with little or no evidence of the…
Your braking system is a major component in the makeup of your vehicle. The brakes are probably the most important component of your vehicle. No ‘go’ not good, no ‘whoa’ really, really bad. Your brake essentially converts the kinetic energy (energy of motion) of your vehicle to heat. Your disc brakes are far more efficient…
It seems that Mother Nature wants to throw things at us that are damaging to our homes and our cars. The weather can be extreme and when that occurs you need to be ready to look at what damage might occur. One of the elements that might be amazing to see but can be a…
To protect the vehicle’s structure, bumpers are designed and placed at the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the bumper is frequently the first part of the vehicle to absorb any impact in a collision. To return these crucial parts to their pre-accident condition, a certified professional that is properly trained in plastic bumper…
For modern electronically controlled engines ‘tune-up’ is a bit of a misnomer. First a bit of history. Before electronic ignition systems that where pioneered by racers, we had the traditional distributor with points and condensers. The points were cam driven and opened and closed according to the lobes and the distributor was driven from the…
Every vehicle, domestic or foreign is compliant with OBD (On Board Diagnostic) trouble codes. The current standard is OBD-II. The modern vehicle (cars and light trucks) and even modern built semi-trucks utilize digitized electronics to control the various mechanical functions of the vehicle, most common is electronic engine controls. But everything from the ABS (Anti-Lock…
