WrenchNet

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

Here's a small Canadian manufacturer making some pretty cool knock detection devices!

11/12/2025

We've added 4 repair shops to the "Northstar" repair shops page today:

County Auto Repairs in Strathmore, Alberta
Wick Automotive in Rockford IL
Kilmarnock Auto Clinic in White Stone, VA
Frazier Automotive in Duncanville (Dallas) Texas

All of these shops are skilled in Northstar engine repair with Suregrip Cylinder Head Studs that completely fixes the issue these engines are plagued with.

Thank you to all of our customers and for helping get WrenchNet off the ground! NSP is funding this all.

10/20/2025

In theory, electric vehicle brakes should last a lifetime, but we replace them just as often as gasoline vehicle brakes. Why's that?

First, let's rewind. Why do the brakes on an EV (sometimes) last so long? It's because of regenerative braking; the fact that EVs slow down using the electric motors instead while pushing all the recovered energy back into the battery. Unfortunately, this lack of use combined with road salt and our climate can lead to brake components seizing, rusting out and falling apart instead.

This photo demonstrates a common Tesla problem. The brake pads have tons of wear left but they delaminating; the friction material is peeling off of the backing plates.

How can you extend the life of your electric vehicle's brakes? Here are our tips:

⚡ Have the brakes serviced regularly. This involves disassembling and cleaning the calipers, grinding or sandblasting rust from certain surfaces, block sanding the pads flat, applying lubricant to certain areas and refinishing surfaces as needed. Most automakers recommend doing this once per year but we're finding that every two years is sufficient - as long as the job is done as thoroughly as we do.

⚡ Once per week, find the opportunity to make a long, firm brake application from a higher speed down to a lower one, braking hard enough to overcome the regenerative braking and exercise your friction brakes. This will help to keep your rotors clean and reduce rust build-up.

⚡ Wash your car regularly, especially in the winter. When doing so, be sure to spray out the inside of your wheels as this helps to remove road salt and sand from your brakes.

10/16/2025

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10/15/2025

When I've put my full efforts into something it never gets done half-assed.

WrenchNet has been a pipe dream since around 2012. God planted a seed in my mind and the desire to get this built just keeps getting stronger and stronger. It has something to do with seeing the need to link people up with the right technicians and parts that they need to help them- and not just in one industry. I see the need because I've been living it myself. I hear it from my customers. The impact this could have is beyond measure.

Our media kit will be released in a couple of weeks. A launch video will be uploaded about the same time.

A permanent "Mechanical Wall" will be launched also and sold by the pixel. A one time, permanent advertisement that will stand the test of time much like the project of Alex Tew back in 2005. Only this time, it'll be only ads of a mechanical nature.

No favouritism. The large companies will be able to advertise. So will the small ones. This place is going to be for everyone. It's going to be affordable. And there will be results.

There will be a forum and a facebook group for people to encourage and help one another. There will be resources for repair. There will be write-ups and articles, how-to guides. Tips and tricks.

Skilled hands will not sit idle. Broken machines & vehicles will be one website click away from the contact info for a technician that has the parts and skills to repair.

We are going to change things. And it starts right here, right now.

If you've read this far, and I have your interest, stick around. This is going to be something very special. And it's about to take off!

Send a message to learn more

10/14/2025

I was blessed to grow up with a father, an industrial maintenance mechanic, who let me work along side him. He taught me so much and gave me so much guidance. So many tips and tricks that I still use every day. His investment into me, was teaching me and allowing me to build my skill set in his home workshop.

What is something your father, or other role model, taught you?

10/14/2025

Do you know how to tell a vehicle's model year by the VIN number?

Simple. The 10th digit of the VIN number indicates the model year. The chart below will assist.

Remember, model year and production year are often different as production of a new model year often takes place months ahead of time (sometimes more than a year!).

10/14/2025

In November we're going to be hitting the road, and we're going to be doing video interviews on repair shops and what makes them unique!

Do you offer a special service? Do you have a unique way to fix a common problem?

Round #1: We're going to be open to shops in the following areas:

-Southern Ontario Canada
-Eastern Michigan
-Western New York
-Southern Manitoba Canada
-North Dakota along the I-29 corridor

This is a prime opportunity to get some exposure for your business!
Looking for sponsors for these videos and articles also.

Want an interview? PM us for info!

10/13/2025

For automotive repair technicians and repair shop owners: The days of the "grease monkey" image is long gone. We are professionals and we must act and behave like it.

With being a professional, comes a code of conduct that really boils down to treating customers how we would want to be treated.

While the trade is often a difficult one, there are things we can do to eliminate the difficulties and keep everyone happy. Here are a few tips for us all. Most of it is common sense but it's always good to do a "self check" and see where we can improve.

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10/11/2025

It's important to get the right technician to fix your vehicle.

As was the case with this 1999 Cadillac STS. One mechanic's disaster and incompetence became another one's nightmare and headache.

What started out as a head gasket repair became a jig saw puzzle with missing parts. One technician gave up, and the other took it on.

This car lived to see the road again.

10/01/2025

I can appreciate a man wanting to be working closer to home with his family.

God bless you and your family, Harman!

My name is Harman Beyer, I’ve been in the oilfield for about six years. I’m very knowledgeable in fabrication and structural.
Since the birth of my firstborn son my perspective has changed and I decided I wanted to come off the road in hopes to spend more time with him. We’ve recently moved out to Pittsburg Texas and started a welding business.
With that being said, my mission with HRB Welding Co., is to not only serve the community of Pittsburg and surrounding areas but make an impact with my faith as well.
If you or anyone you know that needs any welding done please feel free to contact us.

Psalms 37:23-24 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him.”