article thumbnail

Always Follow the Lead! How Our Automotive School Fosters Strong Auto Repair Instincts

Automotive Training Centre

Every experienced mechanic knows that troubleshooting car repairs is as much about instinct as it is about technical skills. A Challenging Call Hugo received a call from a friend whose 2018 Hyundai Tucson had started acting erratically. My experience as a car mechanic is still limited, but my training kicked in.

article thumbnail

2018 Tiguan ~ The Good, The Bad, and The Rest

Humble Mechanic

The 2018 Tiguan was a little bit of a quite release for VW. With all the marketing efforts going to the Atlas. Since the Atlas was held at the plant, the Tiguan complete redesign was not pumped up as much. As you may know, my wife and I own a 2015 Tiguan. We have owned […]

Car 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

VW Atlas Review 2018 R Line ~ What’s Good?

Humble Mechanic

Today we review the 2018 VW Atlas R line. The 2018 Atlas R line is […] The Atlas R line is the biggest 3rd row SUV in the Volkswagen Fleet. If you have been wondering what the Atlas MPG is, how the interior of the Atlas feels, or how it drives, you’re in for a treat.

IT 100
article thumbnail

Brake Pad Errors and Mismatches

Brake & Front End

Many brake pad manufacturers were able to meet the requirement for copper-free formulations as early as 2018. Mechanical Retention/Mechanical Bonding On some demanding applications where noise and safety are critical to the performance of the entire brake pad, some manufacturers are turning to new attachment methods.

article thumbnail

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Spy Photos Reveal Boxier Design, More Rugged Tires

autoevolution

Originally twinned with the Isuzu Rodeo, the Passport was revived in 2018 for model year 2019 with underpinnings from the family-sized Pilot and mechanically similar Ridgeline pickup truck. Unfortunately for Honda, the mid-size crossover with two-row seating failed to make a splash in terms of sales volume.

Mechanic 111
article thumbnail

Turbocharged 5.9L 12-Valve Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Owner Logan Yelton launched his full-time business venture Loganbuilt back in 2018, with the goal of providing the most reliable transmissions possible using only the highest-quality parts from Goerend Transmission Inc., Sonnax Performance, and other select vendors.

article thumbnail

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Podcast Episode 241

Humble Mechanic

Sale ends 9/22/2018 Today I will be taking your car related questions. You get a ton of amazing discounts, exclusive content, and the VW/Audi training manuals I build for my classes. Use the code “humble” and join the CrewMembers! The topics we cover are, […]

Car 100