This vehicle actualy drove to the customers driveway. He stated it was smoking and smelled like burning rubber. Upon inspection, I found a timing tensioner had siezed, and the belt had melted to the water pump and pulleys.. Miraculously, the timing was still set, and after a new belt / water pump kit, it started and drove perfectly.

After working on thousands and thousands of vehicels, we find that some are just not built as good as others. Here is a simple Prius battery I rebuilt. Although it wasnt too dificult, getting it out was. These things are under engineered, with dissimilar metals, and baffaling electrical issues. I suggest staying away from them.

No matter what service you are performing for the customer, always take a look at thier brakes. Most often when dealing with fleet or service vehicles, there are numerous drivers who dont pay attention to service intervals, so you have to be diligent and proactive.

While not recommended, for numerous reasons.. You should however, find yourself a suitable working location near your auto parts store of choice. It makes finding jobs and networking easier, and you will always have a part you need to run back to the stare and get..