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MASTER MECHANIC – AIRLINES VS. AUTONOMOUS CARS

Driverless or autonomous cars are becoming increasingly more capable and common on the roads. As they do, they’ll begin to change the way we travel. Not only in our own cities–but for longer distances, too. For fast, convenient travel, flying has traditionally been the way to go. New research is suggesting that this could change fairly quickly, and airlines need […]

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MASTER MECHANIC: TIPS FOR DRIVING GREEN(ER)

At Master Mechanic, we get a lot of questions from drivers that want to reduce their carbon footprint, but aren’t ready to dish out for an electric vehicle just yet. Routine maintenance is a great start, but there are a few ways to make your vehicle more environmentally friendly through driving habits alone. We caught up with a Master Mechanic […]

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ASK A MASTER MECHANIC: WHEN SHOULD I TOW MY CAR?

At Master Mechanic, we see a lot of cars dropped off by tow trucks. We also see a lot of cars that drive in when they really should have been towed. In all fairness, it’s not always easy to know when you need a tow, but there are a few situations where it’s typically recommended. We caught up with a […]

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ASK A MASTER MECHANIC: MANUAL VS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

At Master Mechanic, we’re very familiar with the two main types of drivers: those that enjoy shifting gears, and those that like the car to do it for them. For some, it comes down to the vehicle we learned to drive on, for other, it’s a matter of performance and the only REAL way to drive a car. In any […]

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Master Mechanic: A Hyper Hybrid With 986 Horsepower

As we inch farther and farther away from the use of internal combustion engines, many car enthusiasts worry we’ll stop seeing the production of high-horse-power supercars. Enter the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Last month, Ferrari unveiled its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that just so happens to be the most powerful production vehicle the company has ever dedveloped. The SF90 Stradale […]

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Master Mechanic: Do These 8 Things Before Taking a Summer Road Trip

After the painfully long winter of 2019, the recent jump in temperature has probably got you excited for your first summer road trip. Well, we at Master Mechanic have a few simple precautions you should take before hitting the road. And while we don’t anticipate a heatwave just yet, long drives in the heat can be hard on your car. […]

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Master Mechanic: The owner’s manual vs. the service advisor

We’re sticklers for honesty and transparency at Master Mechanic. So when one of our customers asked us to settle this common conundrum, we decided to write about it. It’s a familiar head-scratcher: your auto retailer emails you a service reminder months before the your owner’s manual recommends maintenance. What’s with that discrepancy? And why do the oil-change clings stuck to […]

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Ask A Master Mechanic: What If I Don’t Change My Oil?

At Master Mechanic, we see a lot of drivers that forget to change their oil at regular intervals, or simply do not know when those intervals occur. Any good mechanic will tell you one of the easiest ways to properly maintain your car is to change the oil regular. They’ll also contact you to remind you before it’s time to […]

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MASTER MECHANIC: AN ELECTRIC ROAD TO CHARGE YOUR ELECTRIC CAR

At Master Mechanic, we’re always preparing for what the future might hold. After all, keeping pace with advancements in technology and trends in eco-friendly transportation helps us serve the ever-changing needs of customers. So when we heard about a city in Sweden that was taking steps to install an electric road, we decided to investigate. Lund is a city in […]

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Master Mechanic: Four Commonly Overlooked Types of Car Maintenance

Any Master Mechanic will be the first to tell you that following your manufacturer’s recommended service schedule is the best way to maintain your car. More often than not, drivers don’t follow all–or some–of the recommended service intervals. We get it. Sometimes it’s because of cost; sometimes people simply forget. Other times, drivers simply don’t know. When people think of routine […]

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