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How can you find a trustworthy auto repair shop?
Listen to others Ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations. When an auto repair shop or local mechanics provide great service, people will recommend them. These personal reviews will help you avoid the mechanics with bad reputations. Certifications and...

What Every Vehicle Owner Should Know About Tire Pressure
What Every Vehicle Owner Should Know About Tire Pressure How important is your tire pressure? Probably more important than you think. The pressure of your tires not only keeps your vehicle moving, but also impacts your fuel mileage, prevents tire wear, and helps with...

If Your Check Engine Light Is On, Follow These Tips
If Your Check Engine Light Is On: Follow These Tips When your "check engine" warning comes on, it's not telling you exactly what’s wrong with your vehicle. Instead, it’s telling you that something’s not right. Finding out exactly what needs to be fixed depends on...

How Your Car’s Battery Powers Modern Electronics in Your Vehicle
How Your Car’s Battery Powers Modern Electronics in Your Vehicle Your vehicle's battery plays a pivotal role beyond starting the car, enabling certain safety features, and running your lights. It also powers things that make driving comfortable, enjoyable, and...

How Often Should I Really Change My Oil?
How Often Should I Really Change My Oil? The number one question around motor oil is how often you should change it. Traditionally, standard straight weight oil needed a change every 3,000 miles. However, modern synthetic and multi-weight oils have made some...

All Season vs. Winter Tires: Choosing the Right Traction for Your Climate
All Season vs. Winter Tires: Choosing the Right Traction for Your Climate When winter hits, are all season tires or winter tires best? That’s a common question we get since we’re located in Northern Indiana where we see snow, sleet, ice, and every other kind of...

Episode 10 | How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
How to Make A Vehicle Last On this snippet of From the Glovebox, Mike and Tony talk about how to make vehicles last. Today, you’ll hear about preventative maintenance, the highest mileage they’ve ever seen on a vehicle, and how to help your vehicle stay on the road. ...

Episode 9 | How do I Become a Mechanic?
How to Become a Mechanic In this snippet of the From the Glovebox podcast, Mike and Tony answer a listener question about how to become a mechanic. Together, the father-son podcast hosts discuss the training, education, and skills required to be a mechanic at places...
Episode 8 | Exploring Aftermarket Differentials with Special Guest Tom from Auburn Gear
Discussing Aftermarket Differentials by Auburn Gear In this snippet from episode 8 of From the Glove Box, Mike and Tony discuss differentials – specifically differentials manufactured by Auburn Gear, the sponsor of this podcast. Together, Mike and Tony will talk...
Episode 7 | How has auto repair changed over the years?
Introducing from the glove box an automotive podcast with Mike and Tony Tatich the father-son team and owners of TMT Automotive in Northern Indiana. Today's topics are extinct carburettes owning a shop and axles and diffs. Well hello everybody it's Mike and Tony...