Captain Auto

06/04/2026

You see this on your car. What are your thoughts?

A) Looks good
B) Sloppy work
C) Incorrect part
D) Both B and C

First off, that worm gear clamp is way to big to seal this hose

Second, at least cut the 3 inches off the tail buddy

Most importantly, don't throw away the old factory spring clamps that were on the old hose. Reinstall those bad boys on the new hose. Or get new spring clamps, Autozone carries them. Trust me, save yourself the headache.

One of the biggest misconceptions by the DIY'er is that adjustable hose clamps are better than the 'crap' ones the cheap engineers designed from the factory.

The OEM squeeze type clamps seal all the way around, never leak unless they are broken and will blacken your fingernail if you give it a chance.

The screw type clamps seal in a horse shoe shape and can not seal as well, I dont care how tight you crank it.

I just wanted to share this because people slap these clamps on everything and I dont even recycle them. Straight in the trash!

11/10/2025

10/19/2025

When is Snap-On coming out with the Ai diagnostic machine?

10/19/2025

Don't listen to these guys

In this episode of Between 2 Lifts, Mike McKee is joined by a fellow shop owner Josh at Captain Auto to talk about one of the most entertaining (and sometime...

04/19/2025

Two rules to this mechanic business.

1. Fix it right the first time
2. Don't give it away

Unfortunately, try as we may, both rules get crossed sometimes.
Both hurt, plain and simple, if you can keep a good batting average you may stay in business. Providing your parts are available and can be delivered at some point in the day

07/09/2023

Today I had to cut the bracket on a Axle support bearing on a 06 Camry. I've done dozens of these and have always been able to remove the Axle without issue, the joys of living in Texas as opposed to the rest belt, I guess. Luckily Worldpac had the bracket and customer can leave on time tomorrow.

06/13/2023

New LED head lamp, what a time to be alive! Liking it already under the dash fixing A/Cs. Snap-On really gets me, you know?

06/09/2023

Get your A/C so cold I call it I/C
Icy Cold

02/13/2023

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Here is my venmo, no physical ticket, you will be assigned a number. Thank you for your support!

02/13/2023

Liquor raffle, $10 tickets, 2 chances to win, Get You Some!
Noah's team needs help this spring and we are counting on you!
Venmo me at -Blakey-1
Live raffle on February 28th on our team page NTXBC Dirtbags 14U Harris