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When you registered your first car it was probably the first time you worked with a VIN. VIN means Vehicle Identifications Number; it is commonly referred to as the VIN number. (Vehicle identification number number?) This number (which also has letters in it) is in essence the serial number for your car, a unique number...

At some point a car is no longer worth fixing. In Vermont, with a Japanese car this is almost always due to rust issues. Mechanically a car can be fixed and continue to be a good car for well over 200,000 miles. My youngest daughter is driving a 1997 Toyota Camry. Her grandparents bought it...

The untouched countryside in rural Vermont is beautiful and relaxing but not convenient for parts delivery or commuters. Downtown on the other hand is right in the nerve center of the area but space is available at a premium price and it can get congested. Considering these factors, Twisted Wrench has been purposefully located close...

Newsflash! We are now specializing in Volvos too! If you own a Volvo, you can expect the same quality service and care we provide for your Subaru, Toyota, Honda and Acura. We look forwards to taking care of your car. Vermont’s driving conditions are unique; we have the whole range from freezing cold to high...

Winter vs. All-season tires All season and winter tires have their benefits and draw backs. Winter tires provide that extra traction when you need it most and all-season tires provide the convenience of not having to switch your tires over every season. That isn’t wear the benefits end however. Winter tires are designed to work...

ALIGNMENT TIPS What a great summer! If you’re like most of us, you spent a fair amount of time traveling over Vermont roads. The scenery in Vermont is amazing, but a lot of it is seen from roads that are not perfectly smooth. We have a little bit of a reputation for our road conditions. They are ...

The sun is shining and the grass is growing, it must be driving season! Most people travel more in the summer. The kids are out of school, the weather is nice, let’s go somewhere! If you are going to take a trip this year it is important that you can trust your car to get....

What is servicing your brakes and why should you do it? Servicing your brakes will make the brake pads and rotors last longer and work more efficiently. When Twisted Wrench services your brakes we take the brakes apart, bead blast the caliper brackets (similar to sand blasting) which is to eliminate all of the rust...