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Here’s an informative guide that will answer many of your timing chain questions: What is a timing chain and how does it work? Which is better---a timing chain or a timing belt? Should timing chains or belts be serviced/replaced periodically to prevent catastrophic engine damage? Will a broken timing chain or belt always result in a damaged engine? What does it take to replace a timing chain or belt and how difficult is it?

As hard as it is to believe, many car owners who do their own basic maintenance work on their vehicles make this one common maintenance mistake that can turn their car into a death trap.

Here is a good example of what you need to look for to avoid a paint can scam that some dealerships resort to when selling used cars like this example with a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Plus, here is your chance to see how mechanics diagnose and replace the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) in your tires.

Sometimes, car owners can be their own worst enemy when it comes to car repairs. Do not fall into this trap described as a “car repair reverse scam.”

Having a problem with your Ford Explorer with intermittant operation of any type? The chances are good what seems like a mechanical problem is actually an electrical issue. Here’s an easy fix that saved one customer $2400 in repairs all because the first step in most repairs is often skipped by garages that immediately go to the big ticket repair estimates.