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What Is An Idle Air Control Valve?

Sherry D brought a 2002 Honda Civic to my shop that she recently purchased. She told me that the car would not idle, the engine surged up and down constantly. She just purchased the car, and wanted to know if

Make Sure That You Put On Your New NH Plate Stickers Correctly!

Whats wrong with this picture? I see this more often than one would think. I am writing this quick little post to help you out a bit. Make sure that after you register your vehicle

Three empty plastic containers

Boulay’s Garage Recycles Plastic: A Green Automotive Repair Shop

What you are looking at three empty plastic containers, an empty engine oil, windshield wash and brake fluid container. Why are you looking at three empty plastic containers? Part of the reason is all of the plastic litter you see here on the beach pictured in this post.  Years ago my wife and I went […]

Always Wear Your Seat Belt, Especially With Air Bags!

I was just reminded recently of something that I see from time to time. Take a look at the picture in this post and tell me what you see. Yes that is right you see an empty drivers seat with a seat belt connected. So whats wrong with that? Well nothing is wrong with that […]

What Does Hydro Locking Mean?

Now at some point in your life you may be faced with a  flooded road, or parking lot. You think you can drive through it but you are not sure. Well to set your mind at ease I will help

Its Official “Boulay’s Garage Is Open For Business 8/1/2013

Well it is finally official, my shop is finally open! Its been a long road of degreasing and painting, and gathering equipment etc. I apologize that the sign is not done yet, the process to hang a sign is a lot more involved than

“Boulays Garage” To Open August 1st.

Hi everyone I have been very busy lately and I am taking a short break between cleaning and painting walls in my shop to let you know what I have been up to. As many of you know I am opening my own

Jakob Says: My 2002 Toyota Corolla Has A P0420 And The Exhaust Sounds Loud.

Question for ya….have a 2001 Toyota Corolla…and it’s very loud. Sounds like an exhaust leak! Now..I went with the car to a car mechanic in town awhile back when the car was not loud due to a check engine light! Now I cant remember what the code was but they replaced the catalytic converter. I […]

Irene Asks: Why Is Our Subaru Consuming So Much Oil?

From: Irene asks: ” Subject: Oil Consumption on a Subaru Sent date: 06/14/2013 11:33:56 AM To: Hi Joe, We have had a problem with our 2nd Subaru. We bought a 2013 Subaru Legacy last Oct. 5, 2012, 4-door, 4-cylinder. It had major oil consumption problems at 2814 miles, it was down 2 qts. of oil. […]

Toyota Tercel

Chris R. Asks :Why Does My Car Have Gray Smoke Coming Out Of The Tail Pipe?

Question : Love your book – thanks! I have a 97 Toyota Tercel automatic (my first ever automatic!) it has about 138000 miles. when I drive down a long hill (or sometimes not so long) and stop at the bottom, when I start up again often gray smoke comes out – sometimes a lot! I […]