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John Leson

John Leson

I like to work on cars in my spare time. I'm not a professional, but I've been tinkering with them since I was a kid. I enjoy fixing things, and I think cars are a fun challenge. Plus, it's a great way to blow off some steam and spend some time with my buddies.

How to Deep Clean Your Car: The Complete Guide

Nearly 700 different types of bacteria live in cars which can potentially cause health risks. It’s important to regularly deep-clean your car to protect you, passengers, and so you can enjoy a comfortable journey. If you want to thoroughly clean your car but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the …
How to Choose the Right Tires for Your Vehicle

The loss of control when a car removes itself from your grip is a frightening thing. To feel the back wheels shift in a direction you have no bearing on is a moment of real fear. If you have never felt this, well done, you probably picked the right tires. …
6 Bad Ball Joint Symptoms Every DIY Mechanic Needs to Know

Your car has a lot of moving and motion-absorbing parts. Namely, your ball joints. We often forget about parts like these because we don’t typically see them unless we’re purposefully looking at them. However, when they go bad, we certainly feel them. Each part that undergoes wear and tear will present itself …
How to Replace a Bad Distributor Cap

A bad distributor cap can cause a whole lot of problems for your car. On the plus side, it’s a fairly simple fix—even if you’re not mechanically inclined. If you need to replace your distributor cap but aren’t sure where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep …
How far can I drive on a donut?

Series of years ago, almost every car came with a full-size extra tire; but fuel prudence demands, boot space contemplation and the hazards involved in making preparations to change tires by the roadside and on highways necessitated carmakers to think big and outside the box and came up with a …
How much are new brakes?

Brakes are very important parts of a car and if it is not in good shape it can be quite hazardous. The safety of your life and that of other road users is key. However, this is dependent on the standard of the brake material used.  The mean cost of …
How Much Is A Brake Job?

The average cost of a total brake repair inclusive of the pad, rotor, and caliper change is between three hundred and eight hundred dollars. But when you consider the brand and model of your car the price can either increase or reduce. A brake job is one of the major …
How to get a new car key

As a car owner, there are days when you will consider yourself so lucky to own a car. However, there are also days when you will wonder if the entire universe is against you; and these days are usually the days when you can’t find your car keys. Whether or …