Throughout her career, Mia Bevacqua has applied her skills toward automotive failure analysis inspections, consulting, diagnostic software development, and of course, writing.
Mia has a passion for math, science, and technology that motivates her to stay on top of the latest industry trends, such as electric vehicles and autonomous systems. At the same time, she has a weakness for fixer-upper oddballs, such as her 1987 Chevy Cavalier Z-24 and 1998 Chevy Astro Van AWD.
Credentials:
Summary Modern cars are now becoming more complex, so mechanics also need IT skills to work on them.Nearly every automaker…
Summary America has a nationwide annual shortage of around 39,000 automotive technicians.Some of the reasons why technicians are disappearing are…
Summary Brake pads are important components of the braking system, helping create the friction necessary to slow and stop a…
Summary Don safety glasses, raise your car, and remove the necessary parts to expose the brake pads. Visually inspect the…
Summary Brake pads squeeze against the brake rotor, creating the friction needed to slow and stop your car. Common symptoms…
Summary Disc brake systems rely on the friction between disc-shaped brake rotors and brake pads for stopping power. All modern…
Summary The mass air flow sensor measures the amount of air that enters the engine. The most prominent symptoms of…
Summary If you plan to replace a brake caliper, you need at least one assistant, safety equipment, and tools like…
Summary If you have a low or spongy brake pedal, check for leaks around the caliper piston and bleeder screws.To…
Summary Brake calipers are responsible for slowing the wheels of your vehicle, and they accomplish this by generating friction with…
Summary It costs somewhere between $500 and $800 to replace a wheel hub assembly. Some tools needed to replace a…
Summary Diagnosing a faulty wheel hub involves inspecting the affected part for play, checking for roughness, listening for noises, monitoring…
Summary Some symptoms of a bad wheel hub include growling or humming noises while driving, vibration while driving, and pulsation…
Summary There’s a different set of procedures for an in-tank fuel pump that requires you to remove the fuel tank.…
Summary Begin your diagnosis of a bad fuel pump by verifying if the problem is fuel related. Inspect parts like…
Summary A fuel pump can cause a no-start condition, difficulty starting, stalling, poor engine performance, a check engine light, and…
Summary Thoroughly check any used car that you will give to your college student.Inspect the brake fluid, coolant, differential fluid,…
Summary There are different methods to test an ignition coil. You can perform a visual inspection to look for cracks,…
Summary The four signs of a bad starter solenoid include an engine that won’t start; the absence of a clicking…