Auto Repair : What Is a Hub Bearing on a Car?

Posted by admin on January 29, 2012

A hub bearing on a car servers two primary purposes, including allowing the hub and attached components to rotate freely, and also to keep the wheel tire and rotating mass attached to the car. Learn about the two types of hub bearings, including unit bearings and wheel bearings, with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto parts.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:44

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Insurance Insider discovers auto body insurance repair dangerously gone wrong

Posted by admin on January 21, 2012

Jackie is a college student in Rhode Island whose Dodge is damaged in an accident during a snowstorm. She brings the car in for repair to an autobody shop recommended by here insurance company, only to find it still has problems once it’s fixed. After three attempts to repair the vehicle at the insurance auto body shop, she turns to Providence Auto Body. Shockingly, an independent repair analysis finds so many quality and safety issues that the Dodge is declared a total loss ! Learn more at www.providenceautobody.com

Duration : 0:2:44

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Basic Car Care & Maintenance : How to Find a Good Auto Mechanic

Posted by admin on September 26, 2011

Find a good auto mechanic for any car repair needed that you can’t do yourself; learn how from our expert mechanic in this free car-maintenance video.

Expert: Jeff Wong
Bio: Jeff Wong has a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has owned & operated an aftermarket automotive parts business for five years. He has been working on automobiles for 17 years.
Filmmaker: Joshua Kidwell

Duration : 0:3:10

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Car Repair & Maintenance : How to Replace a Car Door Mirror

Posted by admin on August 15, 2011

Replacing a car door mirror means taking the door panel off by removing several screws and unhooking connectors and rods. Find out how to replace a power mirror that has a harness with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair.

Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe
Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for more than 17 years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:2:2

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Car Maintenance and Repair Tips : How to Replace a Flat Tire

Posted by admin on June 24, 2011

Learn how to install a new tire to replace a flat tire with expert car tips in this free online automotive repair video clip.

Expert: William Myers
Contact: www.austinsubaru.com/en_US/
Bio: William Myers has been a Senior Master Technician for Subaru since 1998. He is an ASE Certified Master Technician and L1 Advanced Level Specialist.
Filmmaker: EV studios

Duration : 0:3:27

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Car Air Conditioning Repair : Car Air Conditioner Parts: The Accumulator

Posted by admin on June 8, 2011

Find the accumulator and understand what it does during car air conditioner repair; learn how in this free DIY auto-mechanic video from our expert in automotive AC repair and maintenance.

Expert: Mark Delgado
Bio: Mark Delgado is an ASE certified auto mechanic with more than 20 years of experience in automotive repair.
Filmmaker: John Carstarphen

Duration : 0:1:15

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Auto Repair & Mechanics : How to Wire a Relay

Posted by admin on April 17, 2011

In order to wire a car relay, an individual can usually follow the wiring schematic that is molded into the side. Find out how to get power to flow from pin 30 to pin 87 with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repairs and mechanics.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:1:56

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Auto Repair & Maintenance : Automotive Battery Tester Reviews

Posted by admin on April 12, 2011

An automotive battery can be tested through the use of a simple multimeter, which when hooked up should always read 12.5. Discover how low a battery should fall before getting it replaced with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto maintenance.

Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe
Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for more than 17 years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:54

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Auto Repair : How to Discharge a Capacitor

Posted by admin on March 21, 2011

Discharging a capacitor means taking safety precautions and dissipating the energy from a capacitor into heat with a 12-volt automotive bulb. Safely dissipate the energy from a capacitor into the form of light with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on auto repair and maintenance.

Expert: J.B. Hebert
Contact: www.wrxtra.com
Bio: J.B. Hebert is a machinist, metal fabricator, and auto mechanic who has been fixing and modifying all things mechanical for over 20 years.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

Duration : 0:2:32

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Car Repair & Maintenance : Removing Scratches From Car Windshields

Posted by admin on January 28, 2011

Major scratches will not come out of a car’s windshield, but minor scratches can be fixed with a rubbing compound and an abrasive window cleaner. Use a polishing compound to remove scratches from a car windshield with help from an ASE-certified mechanic in this free video on auto repair and car maintenance.

Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe
Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for more than 17 years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:59

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