Category: Local Mechanic

Are you hitting the road for the holidays this year? Our experts at My Mechanic will be happy to service your vehicle, give it a winter inspection, and do any repairs that might be required. Below are some important vehicle checklists for conquering winter weather trips. Windshield Wipers Wiper blades are crucial to safe driving. […]

There’s no way around it. Chicago summers can be brutally hot and humid, which takes a real toll on your vehicle. When temps hit the upper 90s and above, you may think that humans and wildlife are the ones who suffer the most, but have you ever considered what these temps do to your car? […]

Your car, truck, or SUV is a big investment, so you want to take good care of it. Everyone knows that the dealer’s service department is going to cost more than your local mechanic’s shop, but is it worth it? When should you take your car to the dealer? When is it best to use […]

Your car, truck, or SUV is a big investment, so you want to take good care of it.  Everyone knows that the dealer’s service department is going to cost more than your local mechanic’s shop, but is it worth it?  When should you take your car to the dealer? When is it best to use […]

There’s no way around it. Chicago summers can be brutally hot and humid, which takes a real toll on your vehicle. When temps hit the upper 90s and above, you may think that humans and wildlife are the ones who suffer the most, but have you ever considered what these temps do to your car? […]

Nearly everyone is feeling the pain of higher gas prices at the pump. Unless you own an electric vehicle, you know how painful these gas prices can be to your wallet and there is no sign of them ending anytime soon.  Perhaps you had considered a road trip this summer but wonder if high gas […]

It’s been a long and harsh winter, hasn’t it? Maybe not one for the record books, but those long months of blizzards, below freezing temps, salt, and ice storms have probably taken their toll on your car. While most people are anxiously awaiting a weekend where they can wash, wax, and detail the interior of […]

When it comes time for your vehicle to have its oil and filter changed, you might think that this ordinary task is exactly that- ordinary. The truth, however, is that there are multiple aspects and questions about changing the oil on your ride than meet the eye. Perhaps the biggest three questions that the mechanics […]

While the local groundhog says that spring is just around the corner, Chicagoans know that there is still a whole lot of snow and ice going on- at least for a few more weeks.  If your vehicle is looking a little worse for the wear, that’s pretty common. Cold temperatures, ice, snow, and the ever-present […]

By now you’ve probably read about or heard about, the Virginia snowstorm that trapped hundreds of people for hours, some as many as 48 hours. While most native Chicagoans will tell you with pride that they can drive during the absolute worst snow conditions ever created, it’s good to note that it wasn’t really the […]