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No lift. No shop. No mechanic on speed dial. Just a guy in his driveway with a socket set, a YouTube video, and a lot of hope. Real DIY car repair stories, tool reviews from someone who's bought the wrong wrench twice, and honest breakdowns of which jobs you can tackle yourself — and which ones are a one-way ticket to a tow truck.
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Catalogue Nº 21 · Garage Talk
kia reliability depends on the model, year, and records. Learn which used Kias I’d inspect, what to skip, and how to avoid a pricey mistake before you buy.
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Catalogue Nº 16 · Garage Talk
From dangerous loan extensions to skipping pre-purchase inspections, everyday buyers are constantly exposed to terrible guidance. Ray Montero breaks down the wo...
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Catalogue Nº 15 · Garage Talk
Car salesmen aren't the enemy, but the automotive retail system is engineered to misalign their incentives with yours. Drawing on 20 years of used-car experienc...
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Catalogue Nº 14 · Garage Talk
Is a Certified Pre-Owned car actually worth the extra thousands? A veteran used-car buyer breaks down the hidden math, the inspection reality, and why an indepe...
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Catalogue Nº 20 · Garage Talk
As his 14-year-old son Diego gets his learner's permit and starts helping out in the garage, Ray Montero reflects on the timeless car lessons he wishes he had k...
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Catalogue Nº 1 · Garage Talk
After a “clean” 2003 Dodge Intrepid left him with a failed transmission, Ray Montero changed the way he buys used cars. Twenty years and 18 purchases later, he’...
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