Category: Trusted Mechanic

Brake Rotors. A brake rotor is the part of a vehicle that comes into contact with the brake pads and creates friction against them. This friction slows down or stops the vehicle. Brake rotors are one of three parts that make up the braking system on a motor vehicle (the other two parts are calipers […]

National Car Care Month comes around twice a year, every October and April. These months bring attention to the importance of regular preventative car maintenance and care during times when it’s most critical to do so. WHY APRIL? In April, as winter comes to an end, it is time to get your car ready for […]

NHTSA says driver assistance technologies hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year. In 2020, 38,824 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. With Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), almost all vehicle accidents can be avoided. The role of ADAS […]

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 […]