Service and Repairs Are Necessary Vehicle preventive maintenance services and repairs are no joke. They’re necessary for keeping your auto in good, safe, operable condition and preserving its value. That said, you may hear things that make you wonder, “Are you kidding?” People mean well. Most don’t intentionally lead you astray. But the fact is […]
What do Catalytic Converters Do? Catalytic converters clean bad gasses and unburnt fuel out of the exhaust to help clean the air. They convert carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburnt fuel to less harmful molecules. Catalytic converters were first produced in 1973 at the Englehard Corporation and began being used widespread around 1975. High emission […]
Catalytic converters are being stolen for scrap. With the price of everything going up and the new uses of precious metals in vehicles and other technology, the metal in a catalytic converter is worth a lot. Metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium make up the converter. As costs are driving up, so is the value […]
Antifreeze leak or a coolant leak is not something to overlook. Antifreeze is an important part of keeping the engine cool and keeping you warm in the winter months. Antifreeze leak can happen through engine gaskets, coolant hoses, radiators and water pumps. The best way to find a leak is to have your mechanic look […]
A Car Repair Career for Everyone If you were born with a wrench in your hand, you might be very comfortable pursuing a career in automotive repair. If you weren’t, perhaps you’ve dismissed the possibility of working in this industry. Your inner voice may scold you, “A career related to vehicles for me?” Yes, you! […]
IS MY CAR READY FOR WINTER? Winter driving and cold weather has finally come upon us for the close of 2021 and the start of 2022 may have you asking if your vehicle is ready. With cold weather, snow and ice, vehicles are going to run into the hardest part of the year. Read […]
Is your boss as cool as ours? Take our quiz and find out if your boss is as cool as ours! Likes to have company parties and get togethers? YES NO Likes to have fun with games and competitions for the employees? YES NO Tells you to spend your weekend with family and friends […]
What Do Spark Plugs Do? Spark plugs are what ignite the fuel in your gas engine. Spark plugs jobs are to create a spark in the cylinder of an engine to create a power stroke or make your engine turn and with the evolution of the engine the spark plug has had to change also. […]
Tis’ the season and Mad Hatter Auto Repair is proud to host a special Toy Drive this year! We will be collecting new soft cuddly stuffed toys at both our locations! At the end of the toy drive, we have enlisted a VERY special local Santa that will deliver those toys to sick children at […]
Everyone knows every business is looking for employees right now. The Auto Repair industry actually has been in need of help for years. High school grads in the late 90’s were encouraged to attend 4 year colleges and not trade schools. This on top of pulling vocational training programs out of high schools have only […]
