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Robert Lacivita
Robert Lacivita
Experience
Bob Lacivita is an award-winning auto technician, technical educator and freelance writer who covers DYI car repairs and vehicle maintenance topics, as well as writing state, federal and organizational foundation grants. He helped design a unique curriculum delivery model that integrates rigorous, relevant academic standards seamlessly into technical/vocational training. His work has been featured in The Family Handyman, a Reader's Digest book and Classic Bike Rider Magazine, among other publications. Bob and his wife lived through 20 years of DIY home remodeling while parenting two (now grown) boys, and they now relax by watching their three fabulous granddaughters.
Articles
What Does a Red or Yellow Dot on Your Tires Mean?
If you had new tires installed recently, red and yellow paint dots on the sidewall are perfectly normal. Here's why they're there.
10 Questions You Should Ask a Mechanic Before They Work on Your Car
Before you let anyone work on your car, ask them these 10 questions. Based on their answers, you'll know if they're the right mechanic to do the job.