Kent Edwards, Author at Motorcars Services

It Is Always Something (10/18/22)

Expectations and Costs New cars The new cars that we work on – Jaguar, Land Rover and MINI – live in a world of scrambled plastic water hoses and tiny wires with secretive computer components, accesses and programs. Classics The classics that we work on –...

Is it “Normal” or “Severe” Service?

Information, Service Tips, Thoughts and Perspectives

What is the difference between “Normal Service” and “Severe Service” and why does it matter. Many drivers in the City of Houston probably believe that we should be following a “Normal Service” maintenance schedule as opposed to a “Severe Service” maintenance...

Alcohol!!! No, I said, “Gasoline !!! (4/12/22)

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Caught… America is caught between burning oil in the form of real gasoline and burning a mixture of 15% alcohol derived from corn and 85% gasoline in the form of an ethanol laced liquid…. “No one” tells you that the ethanol is corrosive, deteriorates quickly,...

Help Wanted! (3/30/22)

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Unbelievable. In reading the press, one does not have to go too deep to realize that there is a “labor shortage.” The evidence provided is the astonishing “ad hoc minimum wage” offered at the big box stores, the fast food restaurants and distribution companies for...

Why You Need a Specialist. (2/16/22)

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You own one of the most distinctive production cars in the world. You own it for a reason. You made the conscious decision to buy it. Your buy decision’ made a personal statement or fulfilled a lifetime desire to own one. You did not buy it because it was an...