Lachlan PalmerJun 242 minWhy Do Mechanics Ask So Many Weird Questions?Diagnosis is a topic that we’ve covered just a few times before and it's one of the main jobs our Kashy mechanics are called out for....
Lachlan PalmerFeb 182 minWhy Does Diagnosis Matter (And Why You Can't "Just Scan" A Car)Diagnosis is one of the few things that (in our opinion) separates mechanics from technicians. While it might be a subtle difference, for...
Lachlan PalmerNov 24, 20213 minChristmas Gift Ideas for Mechanics If one of the special people in your lives is a mechanic, you might understand just how painful it can be to get the right Christmas gift...
Lachlan PalmerSep 30, 20212 minAre Mechanics Really Charging You $$$ Just To Plug In A Computer?While you might have seen rumours that mechanics are basically parts monkeys being told what to replace by the car itself (which is...
Lachlan PalmerSep 23, 20212 minWhat Is The Point Of My Check Engine Light?The check engine light in most cars (lovingly referred to by auto enthusiasts as the idiot light) is a truly incredible little invention...
Lachlan PalmerSep 2, 20212 minDoes Your Car Need a Tune Up?Up until quite recently, one of the most common services your mechanic would perform was a 'tune-up’. A tune-up meant that a mechanic...
Lachlan PalmerMay 28, 20212 minWhy Is My Car's Engine Shaking?One of the most (surprisingly) common faults in petrol-powered cars is shaking when idling or accelerating. While there isn’t necessarily...
Lachlan PalmerApr 14, 20212 minHow Can I Save Money When My Car Breaks Down?No one ever wants to deal with a car break-down and, they always seem to come at the worst time. Whether you’re driving to a job...
Lachlan PalmerDec 9, 20202 minShould You Get An OBD2 Scanner?Is it true that mechanics can just plug into a computer to tell what’s wrong with a car? Can vehicle owners used the same systems, such...