Scotty's been fixing cars for the last 42 years. You can access his secrets here. All completely free, thanks to great sponsors. Real advice from a REAL mechanic.
Welcome to Scottykilmer.com
This is Emmy Award Winning Car Talk Expert/Mechanic Scotty Kilmer. I'm here to help. If you want REAL car care answers from an Independent expert, you're at the right place.
Have a vehicle question you just have to get answered correctly? Click on the Ask Scotty tab. Scotty answers all questions privately though e-mail, or publicly in his Questions And Answers Forum. The choice is yours.
I've answered car questions from as close as my next door neighbour in Houston,Texas, to as far away as Alice Springs, Australia. It doesn't matter where you are, as long as you've got a computer, I can lend a hand.
And if you live in the Houston area, you can set up an appointment to have me repair your car (yes, if I didn't actually fix them, my repair advice wouldn't be worth much.)
Just e mail Scottykilmer@scottykilmer.com
Tool Of The Week
Don't wait to be stranded by a dead battery. Check it out BEFORE it leaves you high and dry. Scotty uses Midtronics testers for quick, accurate results. Click on the tester for more information.
Is Your Car's Coolant Worn Out?
Changing the old green style coolant should be done once every three years or every thirty thousand miles. BUT, did you know there are much longer lasting coolants out there today? Scotty personally uses Peak Lifetime Global Coolant. Once all the old coolant is completely flushed out, this Peak coolant can be installed in the vehicle and is guaranteed to last a lifetime. (The only application you can't use Peak Lifetime coolant in is large heavy duty diesels with wet sleeved engines.) Not a bad deal for coolant that costs only a few dollars a gallon extra. Click on the pict for more info.
What people say about Scotty
"Just wanted to let you know that you were right on the money. A new
distributor and the engine pulls smoothly under acceleration. I've road tested it on the highway for about half and hour, and no CEL, which was coming on at 75 like clockwork. You rock!" Stuart Underwood
" Scotty, I can't thank you enough. I took my Acura in to the dealer like you suggested and they replaced my transmission absolutely free under warranty. I can't believe there are people like you out there anymore."
D. Jones
" Great advice. I didn't know who to ask for the truth when buying a car. I took your advice, and am happy as a clam with my new vehicle. I'm sending you a bottle of wine for your great advice. "
S. Wilson
Repair Tip
When tightening a nut and bolt, ALWAYS hold the bolt stationary and tighten the nut. This prevents galling and keeps the nut and bolt from cold welding together, making disassembly the next time a simple job.
Tired of HIGH repair bills?
Just go to this "Wondering Which Car To Buy?" section and ask Scotty which vehicles are high to maintain, and which are the lowest (you might be surprised at some of his answers.) Arm yourself with REAL information BEFORE you buy your next vehicle.
Scotty puts a new video here all the time. Be sure to check back to see what's new. This week Scotty shows how you can fix your car using your laptop computer and some software.
THOUSANDS OF PAGES OF HELPFUL INFORMATION JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO READ THEM
Want to ask a question, OR see other people's questions and answers? There's plenty to learn,and the topics are Always changing. Just click on the mouse to enter Scotty's Questions And Answers Forum.
NEW VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
Check out this section and learn about the newest cutting edge technology. Just click on the pict.
Things are always changing,so check back often.
Maybe you can get your car fixed for free!
Your car may be recalled for a FREE fix from the dealer. Just click on the pict to find out.
Does your vehicle have a leaking head gasket? Before spending a small fortune taking the engine apart, check out this sealer video above.
Is your car making noises and no one seems able to figure out what the problem is? Simply make a video with sound, post it on Youtube, then e mail Scotty the link. It's just like bringing the car in to Scotty, but you don't have to drive to Houston. Scotty's helped hundreds of people this way. Scottykilmer@scottykilmer.com
