Andrew Blankoff

Andrew Blankoff is an automotive expert at RepairPal, the leading online source of auto repair resources and estimates. With many ASE Master certified mechanics on staff who have decades of experience, RepairPal knows all the fine points of car repair.

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Stirling: The World’s First Hybrid Electric Car

According to the Associated Press, Dean Kamen, the inventor of the famed Segway scooter, has created the first hybrid electric car based upon the Stirling engine. The Stirling engine was first developed by Robert Stirling, a Scottish clergyman and inventor, in 1816.

According to the Associated Press, Dean Kamen, the inventor of the famed Segway scooter, has created the first hybrid electric car based upon the Stirling engine. The Stirling engine was first developed by Robert Stirling, a Scottish clergyman and inventor, in 1816.

The Very Green LA Auto Show

The LA Auto Show is one of the big car events of the season, it starts this Friday the 21st and continues through the 30th. The LA Auto Show seems to be the venue of choice for learning about the latest hybrid technology -- it has turned into the place to show off new green, alternative automobiles.

The LA Auto Show is one of the big car events of the season, it starts this Friday the 21st and continues through the 30th. The LA Auto Show seems to be the venue of choice for learning about the latest hybrid technology -- it has turned into the place to show off new green, alternative automobiles.

James Bond Drives The Most Famous Car on Earth

With the release of the James Bond flick “Quantum of Solace” this month, the latest Bond vehicle of choice was revealed: the 2008 Aston Martin DBS 2-door coupe. Apparently, the franchise started out with the Connery and Moore Bond driving British cars, but by the 1990s, the Brosnan Bond drove a BMW.

With the release of the James Bond flick “Quantum of Solace” this month, the latest Bond vehicle of choice was revealed: the 2008 Aston Martin DBS 2-door coupe. Apparently, the franchise started out with the Connery and Moore Bond driving British cars, but by the 1990s, the Brosnan Bond drove a BMW.

Obama's Inauguration & Cars: What's Hot

One of the hot topics about next week's Inauguration celebration in Washington D.C.

One of the hot topics about next week's Inauguration celebration in Washington D.C.

RepairPal's 2017 ASE Tech of the Year Answers Your Car Questions

To even be considered for the award, a technician must achieve the highest level of ASE Certification (Master), have taken 1+ tests in the automobile test series in any administration..

To even be considered for the award, a technician must achieve the highest level of ASE Certification (Master), have taken 1+ tests in the automobile test series in any administration..