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Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience in the area
Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
What do you like about this subject?
CARS!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I learn every day and a day without learning is waisted.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
In the history of the world the auto industry is just a fly speck on histories time line but perhaps the single greatest invention for the benefit of mankind.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Francis Riley | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Brad, your information was very useful ..... |
| Romie | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your knowledge, yours was the ..... |
| Richard | 01/18/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the prompt response. When I ..... |
| paul | 12/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for a great service. |
| Paul | 12/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Brad Sears
2012-02-09 350 chevy:
Is the engine skipping? It is possible that it has broken a valve spring or some other valve train problem. But that would almost always be associated with a skip. It might be wise to pull the valve covers
2012-01-31 1957 Thunderbird:
The probable cause of the noise is most likely the power steering pump or the belt. Most auto supply stores like NAPA sell mechanics stethoscopes. They are not very expensive and that is what I use to
2012-01-26 car will not start:
Ok, so far so good. The ignition system is doing exactly what it should be doing. But the last test that you did, taking the voltage with the engine cranking is the one that I was going to have you do
2012-01-19 car will not start:
Ok, do you have a voltmeter? If not a digital can be purchased at most auto stores for less than a $20 bill. The first test that I would make in this situation is to connect the POS of the voltmeter to
2012-01-18 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Alternator:
1963 was the first year that Pontiac used an alternator in general production. So this means that the 1962 Pontiac Bonneville had a generator on it when it left the factory.That said, I notice that the
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