As associate dean of Motive Power programs at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Rob MacGregor has nearly three decades' experience in training the province's automotive technicians. He has written extensively on car mechanics, appears regularly on television and is a member of the Autotmobile Journalists Association of Canada.
An expensive case of bad gas
Her fill-up proved costly as the car’s fuel management system was damaged. But how do you prove the fuel was at fault?
How to fix a Caravan that makes strange noises
Auto expert Rob MacGregor has a suggestion for a reader with a noisy minivan
Oil changes every 5,000 km no longer the rule
Follow your auto manufacturer’s guidelines for servicing your vehicle
Fault codes key to diagnosing car problems
Maintenance expert has detailed advice for a reader frustrated by his car’s check engine light
What to do with a 1983 Chevrolet Impala?
Collector plates don’t make an old car valuable
20 ways to improve your car's fuel efficiency
Buying a hybrid isn’t the only way to save money at the pumps
Don't crack under pressure, your Malibu needs a new belt
Our auto maintenance expert has a solution for a Malibu owner with a noisy engine
If you need 20-inch winter tires, start looking now
Reader is hoping that a set of 16-inch tires will do the trick. Is he right? Click here to find out
Bimmer with a bad battery
Frustrated reader needs to find a shop that will take on a complicated diagnosis
