David Sturtz
David Sturtz 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.
Posts by David Sturtz
After a year and a half in the making, RepairPal is finally live! Had I known how tough it would be to solve this problem, giving consumers the information they need to feel confident about the prices they’re paying to keep their cars running, I’d have long ago tossed it into the dustbin of great but unworkable ideas. Yet with some luck and a fantastic team (and many long weeks and weekends), we’ve created something truly amazing.
After a year and a half in the making, RepairPal is finally live! Had I known how tough it would be to solve this problem, giving consumers the information they need to feel confident about the prices they’re paying to keep their cars running, I’d have long ago tossed it into the dustbin of great but unworkable ideas. Yet with some luck and a fantastic team (and many long weeks and weekends), we’ve created something truly amazing.
RepairPal has been live for 6 full days now and we've had a terrific response from the press and our many users. We've collected a ton of useful feedback from you and ask that you keep it coming because it's guiding where we're focusing our efforts.
RepairPal has been live for 6 full days now and we've had a terrific response from the press and our many users. We've collected a ton of useful feedback from you and ask that you keep it coming because it's guiding where we're focusing our efforts.
We've heard a lot of feedback from our users who wanted more features in the My Car section of the site. Thanks for all your input! Today we've released some updates that allow you to customize My Car and make it a more useful place to manage your car's maintenance.
We've heard a lot of feedback from our users who wanted more features in the My Car section of the site. Thanks for all your input! Today we've released some updates that allow you to customize My Car and make it a more useful place to manage your car's maintenance.
Reuters recently reported that steel prices in the Persian Gulf rose 10 percent in a week. Because steel is now a global commodity, sustained price movements on the other side of the globe will eventually affect prices in the U.
Reuters recently reported that steel prices in the Persian Gulf rose 10 percent in a week. Because steel is now a global commodity, sustained price movements on the other side of the globe will eventually affect prices in the U.
RepairPal is a nominee for the SXSW (that's the South by Southwest Conference) Interactive Web Awards. This competition uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow's online trends.
RepairPal is a nominee for the SXSW (that's the South by Southwest Conference) Interactive Web Awards. This competition uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow's online trends.
Engine knocking refers to the metallic sound an engine can produce when pressure is applied to the gas pedal. The noise may be a hollow knocking sound or more of a rattling sound—in either case, it's not a sound you want to hear.
Engine knocking refers to the metallic sound an engine can produce when pressure is applied to the gas pedal. The noise may be a hollow knocking sound or more of a rattling sound—in either case, it's not a sound you want to hear.
What Does The Oil Level Warning Light Mean? The low engine oil level warning light is usually linked to a floating device inside the engine oil pan. When the oil level gets lower than it should, an electrical switch inside the float will trigger the low oil level indicator.
What Does The Oil Level Warning Light Mean? The low engine oil level warning light is usually linked to a floating device inside the engine oil pan. When the oil level gets lower than it should, an electrical switch inside the float will trigger the low oil level indicator.
I expect this to be a once in a lifetime post. One of our advisors, Mort Schwartz, was inducted last week into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn Michigan.
I expect this to be a once in a lifetime post. One of our advisors, Mort Schwartz, was inducted last week into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn Michigan.
repairpal announces appointment of automotive hall of fame inductee mort schwartz to advisory board november 11, 2008 – emeryville, calif., – repairpal (www.
repairpal announces appointment of automotive hall of fame inductee mort schwartz to advisory board november 11, 2008 – emeryville, calif., – repairpal (www.
In order to get you the most accurate price estimates for keeping your car/truck on the road, we survey dozens of parts suppliers on a regular basis. Historically, parts prices have been pretty stable, increasing a few percent each year at most.
In order to get you the most accurate price estimates for keeping your car/truck on the road, we survey dozens of parts suppliers on a regular basis. Historically, parts prices have been pretty stable, increasing a few percent each year at most.
Proper inflation of your tires Tire inflation is the most important factor in the performance of your tires. Improperly inflated tires will wear more quickly, affecting ride, handling, and fuel economy.
Proper inflation of your tires Tire inflation is the most important factor in the performance of your tires. Improperly inflated tires will wear more quickly, affecting ride, handling, and fuel economy.
october 7, 2009, emeryville, calif., repairpal (http://repairpal.
october 7, 2009, emeryville, calif., repairpal (http://repairpal.
This is a follow-up to the article, Drive Cycle: How to Perform a Basic Drive Cycle. If you are having Drive Cycle problems and the first article did not solve the problem, hopefully this one can help! .
This is a follow-up to the article, Drive Cycle: How to Perform a Basic Drive Cycle. If you are having Drive Cycle problems and the first article did not solve the problem, hopefully this one can help! .
The purpose of the front differential is to distribute engine energy to the front axles so the axles spin the wheels the right way at the right speed. .
The purpose of the front differential is to distribute engine energy to the front axles so the axles spin the wheels the right way at the right speed. .