Hello Everybody!

Welcome to Mechanicsdaily!

My name is Chris and I have been an automotive repair technician for 24 years in Bellingham, Wa.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellingham,_Washington  I am certified by the ASE  (www.asecert.org) with Master and Advanced level certifications.

I am starting this blog to share some of my knowledge and expertise I get to deal with in the real world.  I have always felt there has been somewhat of a disconnect between the mechanic (technician) and the customer (you).  All too often, the source of many problems comes down to poor communication and lack of general understanding as to what is going on.  Hopefully, this blog will help clear the air and bring some understanding and enlightenment.  

I will begin posting at least once a week with photos and perhaps a video now and then, focusing on the things I do on a daily basis,  the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.  Please always feel free to post comments and questions.  I will answer them as soon as I can.

One of the most frequent questions I get about automotive service is recalls and bulletins.  To check for recalls which may apply to you go to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm  This is the NHTSA website and does a good job of informing the general public of current recalls.  NOTE:  This site does not cover engineering TSB's or Technical Service Bulletins (I like to call them engineering bloopers).  For those, you pretty much have to contact the manufacturer or preferably your local independent repair facility.  Don't be surprised or intimidated to find out your Chevy Cavalier has TSB's numbering in the hundreds.