While gas prices haven’t pushed the $5 mark in almost a decade, nobody wants to spend more on gas than they have to. AAA cites the average price of gas was $2.85 September this year. We could limit our trips, car pool, use public transportation, or many other things to lower the amount of money we pay for fuel but, we are famous for our mobility. America is a country of drivers. As a nation, Americans love to drive putting an average of 13,474 miles on the roads ever year according to Motley Fool contributor Matthew DiLallo. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration says the average American dri ..read more

The dog days of summer are here; have you summer-proofed your car? Yes, summer-proof your car! Most of us are well aware of the damage the chill of winter can wreak on our SUVs, vans, and trucks but the heat and UV rays of summer can also harm our vehicles. According to R.L. Polk, Americans keep their cars for an average of six years and most vehicles are resold at that time. Taking the time to summer-proof your vehicle is not only good for your car, it can add dollars to your resale price. Statista – The Statistics Portal, reported people are selling their vehicles at ever increasing rat ..read more

  Cars are great, right?  Combined with the power of smartphones and satellite navigation, it’s easy to feel like you are only a few taps away from the world.  Unfortunately, ‘IRL’ has its’ own way of doing things.  It definitely pays to have a back-up plan.  That, and a bit of know-how can help you get to your destination. A roadside emergency kit can be a pain in the neck to lug around until you need it. While you can buy one pre-packaged, creating it yourself can be more rewarding, whether it’s for an extended road trip or your daily drive. The contents can be divid ..read more

Summer is still upon us making ice cold beverages a life saver.  Take a look at these hot new coolers  The first thing you notice is that it looks like an old-school boombox.  That’s right, it’s a music machine.  With USB power AND data, AUX, and SD card inputs, you can even hook up your vinyl player!  It has a flashlight! (batteries not included).  With four colors to choose from, you can keep one at home, one on your boat, one in your golf cart and one at the shop.  Check out these cool stats: 40 qt. cooler holds up to 48 cans or 28 bottles and advanced i ..read more

We have had several calls lately from customers who have purchased the Robinair 34788NI from National Tool Warehouse and are wondering how to change the filter in their unit.  It seems like an easy enough task but  maybe it’s better to double check. After doing a little research, I found that Robinair has actually published some YouTube videos, (click here to visit their YouTube Channel), to assist customers with the filter changes. Yes! (If you are anything like me…I’d rather watch a video than read a manual.) Another great video on the Robinair 34788NI is the Tank Fill Proces ..read more

As most mechanics, and even most car enthusiasts, know Ingersoll Rand is a brand you can trust.  Now, Ingersoll Rand has come out with TWO impact wrenches for the Nascar® fans of the mechanics world. First Up: The 1/2” Green NASCAR® Impactool™!  This classic tool with a new paint scheme comes equipped with the reliable Twin Hammer impact mechanism, and it boasts an average air consumption of 4.2 CFM delivering 590 ft-lbs of torque. Next:  The 1/2” Red NASCAR® Impactool™ with 1/2″ Extended Anvil!  Now, if you need a little extra anvil length…this is the tool for you ..read more

Ingersoll Rand has done it again!  They’ve released a new ½” drive impact wrench that has everyone talking.  Have you seen the 35MAX yet?  It’s a mechanics dream tool. What is Ingersoll Rand saying about this new impact?  “Built on Ingersoll Rand’s 100 year legacy developing industry leading tools, you can always rely on the 35MAX. This stubby impact wrench has been rigorously tested and pushed to the limits to make sure it lasts twice as long as the competition so you can get REAL WORK done time and time again.”  We couldn’t agree more!   “What about the torque ..read more

The last thing you need is to spend too much time finding a leak.  Let Robinair help! According to Robinair, “Eliminate countless hours searching for hard-to-find leaks with the Robinair 22791 Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector. This tool uses infrared optics to create a leak detector that combines sensitivity, speed, battery life, portability, and ease of use.” Ready to find out more? Here’s the scoop on the Robinair 22791: • Advanced infrared sensor designed to last a minimum of 10 years • Three sensitivity levels down to 0.15 oz./year • Automatically recalibrates in highly contamina ..read more

The problem women seem to have when it comes to buying a gift for her husband, or significant other, is always the same, “What do I buy for my manly man on Valentine’s Day?”.  And YES ladies…your man DOES want a gift on Valentine’s Day! Don’t let him fool you…he may say you don’t need to go to any trouble for him but deep down inside he’s hoping you have a little gift for him. Now, depending on what your guy is into, here are the top 3 gifts this Valentine’s Day. 1. Pocket Knives Depending on your price range ($13 up) there is a huge variety of different models and types available.&n ..read more

By: Paul Kearney To be completely honest, even the hardest working do-it-yourself-er cannot do a perfect paint job. But don’t feel bad about it, because there are even some specialty workshops that cannot do that. The great thing though, if you would see it, is that you do not have to get a paint job as perfect as the one a factory or one of those car shows on TV would. Just a few gallons of paint, and a lot of hard work, can get a car so close to perfection that no one would be able to tell the difference if you were cruising by. In fact, you can get it so close that even on close scruti ..read more