John Stahel

John Stahel 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 John Stahel

Driving An Old Car: Why Are People Holding Onto Their Aging Vehicles?

More Americans than ever before are holding onto their aging vehicles. Is it because of the price tag, an emotional attachment, or something else entirely? .

More Americans than ever before are holding onto their aging vehicles. Is it because of the price tag, an emotional attachment, or something else entirely? .

Truck Cost of Ownership: Is your brand loyalty costing you?

Consumer loyalty is dying in the highly saturated markets of 2016, but pickup truck drivers, the quintessential American motorists, remain loyal their selected brands. RepairPal’s extensive car repair index consists of repair data submitted by shops in our certified network.

Consumer loyalty is dying in the highly saturated markets of 2016, but pickup truck drivers, the quintessential American motorists, remain loyal their selected brands. RepairPal’s extensive car repair index consists of repair data submitted by shops in our certified network.

RepairPal Voted Best App or Mobile Website for Finding Car Repair Information, Prices, and Quotes

Thanks to our loyal users, RepairPal has been voted the “Best App or Mobile Website for Finding Car Repair Information, Prices, and Quotes” in Auto Connected Car’s Tech CARS Awards. .

Thanks to our loyal users, RepairPal has been voted the “Best App or Mobile Website for Finding Car Repair Information, Prices, and Quotes” in Auto Connected Car’s Tech CARS Awards. .

Using the RepairPal Cost Index to Compare Cost of Ownership Among the Top Hybrids

Whether drivers are looking to save the environment, or maybe just save a buck on gas money, hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among modern-day motorists. However, just because you might be saving money at the pump doesn't mean you should ignore the other costs of ownership when it comes to hybrid cars.

Whether drivers are looking to save the environment, or maybe just save a buck on gas money, hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among modern-day motorists. However, just because you might be saving money at the pump doesn't mean you should ignore the other costs of ownership when it comes to hybrid cars.

What Is Idling and Does It Help Your Car? The Myth of "Warming Up"

Many drivers believe that turning your car on and letting it idle before driving can protect your engine, however, experts say this myth might actually be hurting rather than helping. Motorists, especially in the cold winter months, are known to go out and turn their cars on anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes before they get in and drive off.

Many drivers believe that turning your car on and letting it idle before driving can protect your engine, however, experts say this myth might actually be hurting rather than helping. Motorists, especially in the cold winter months, are known to go out and turn their cars on anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes before they get in and drive off.

Are You Following California’s Updated Cell Phone Law?

As of January 1st 2017, hands-free electronic devices are now required when driving in California. Although the said devices can still be used by drivers, new rules of the road will hopefully limit the distraction cell phones and other electronics have been known to cause.

As of January 1st 2017, hands-free electronic devices are now required when driving in California. Although the said devices can still be used by drivers, new rules of the road will hopefully limit the distraction cell phones and other electronics have been known to cause.

The Biggest Stars in Inexpensive Cars

Celebs are just like us right? Or maybe that’s just what they want you to think. For whatever reasons, some of the world’s most successful celebrities choose to drive affordable cars rather than getting behind the wheel of a motoring monument to their wealth.

Celebs are just like us right? Or maybe that’s just what they want you to think. For whatever reasons, some of the world’s most successful celebrities choose to drive affordable cars rather than getting behind the wheel of a motoring monument to their wealth.