Exploding parts...

Electronic testing for a Check Engine Light reveals a mechanical failure... Disassembly and inspection found this Cooling System Thermostat broken up into several pieces causing the Engine to run too cold. The Electronic Temperature Sensor on this 2001 Plymouth Neon reported this lower than normal temperature to the vehicle's Computer which then alerted the driver of a potential problem by turning on the Check Engine Light. It's interesting how often high tech and low tech interplay with one another in the process of discovering and repairing problems with our modern cars and trucks.

                                                                     

I love a busy shop...

I love a busy shop.

Not all days can be busy. We deal with the local ebb and flow of spending and not spending. What makes the phone ring with people saying, "Yep go ahead and get it fixed"? Some people will tell you "it's all about marketing." But it's much more complicated than that. I've noticed that on sunny days people are generally in a better mood and much more likely to authorize services and repairs on their cars and trucks. My theory is that people enjoy driving when the weather is nicer. People will invest in what they enjoy. When weather is bad and the roads are covered with ice, snow, and gravel driving is less that a pleasureable experience. We don't want to deal with it. For a while we've fallen out of love with our trusty car or truck...until that Spring-like day returns.

the shop door is open....

I hope to engage with you this year in a conversation about your vehicle and your opinions about being a vehicle owner. This is going to be a new blog with an open forum where you can talk about your car or truck, the places you've driven and seen or your experiences on the road or in the shop -you name the topic!