Bud Scannavino

Bud learned the trade of automotive mechanics after high school. He achieved the rank of Certified Master Automotive Technician, earning the A.S.E. advanced credentials of CMAT with L-1. As an entrepreneur, Bud owned a repair shop. His customers enjoyed his explanations of complex technical issues in easy to understand language, along with a touch of wit and humor.

Bud eventually changed careers, earning an MBA from Yale. For a day job, Bud’s career is in the financial services field, and he serves as an independent insurance agent. Bud’s hobby definitely includes cars. As a freelance writer and advertising consultant, he writes automotive and motorcycle articles, blogs and advertisements, mostly published under his clients’ business names.

When writing about cars, Bud believes that if it is worth writing about, it deserves to be funny. If not, then it should be interesting, and that it should help the reader learn something new about the workings of their car.

When it comes to modifying cars, Bud believes in excess. If a little is good, then too much is just right. Horsepower, torque, noise, handling, you can’t have too much of a good thing. Preferring Detroit iron, Bud has driven Mustang GTs for years.

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Drum brakes repair

Drum Brakes Repair Secrets

If everything on a repair isn’t done just right, drum brakes can cause some real aggravation. Here are some tips to help you avoid those troubles.

If everything on a repair isn’t done just right, drum brakes can cause some real aggravation. Here are some tips to help you avoid those troubles.

A GoPro camera mounted on a motorcycle helmet.

How to Mount a GoPro Camera to Your Motorcycle

Whether it's on your helmet, handlebar or fairing, there are a lot of places you can stick your GoPro on your motorcycle.

Whether it's on your helmet, handlebar or fairing, there are a lot of places you can stick your GoPro on your motorcycle.

how to find a rattle in a car

How To Find Those Annoying Rattles, Squeaks and Noises In A Car

Are you hearing some rattles, squeaks, and other odd noises that your car may make? Learn how to find a rattle in a car and what might be causing it.

Are you hearing some rattles, squeaks, and other odd noises that your car may make? Learn how to find a rattle in a car and what might be causing it.

A mechanic performs car electrical repairs.

Car Electrical Repairs Part 2: Faulty Circuits

Auto parts stores on Saturday mornings can look like they are hosting 12-Step meetings. Men are discussing car electrical problems that they can’t solve.

Auto parts stores on Saturday mornings can look like they are hosting 12-Step meetings. Men are discussing car electrical problems that they can’t solve.

A DVOM measure an automotive electrical current

Three Simple Automotive Electrical Projects

These three easy automotive electrical projects will eliminate the mystery and give you confidence to tackle bigger electrical projects on your car.

These three easy automotive electrical projects will eliminate the mystery and give you confidence to tackle bigger electrical projects on your car.