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Mike Cooper

Mike Cooper

Certified Automotive & Truck Technician
✓ Verified Expert27 years experience1,583 cases solved
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About Mike

Mike Cooper is a dual-certified Journeyperson licensed through Skilled Trades Ontario with over 27 years of professional automotive experience. He holds Certificates of Qualification in both Automotive Service Technician (STO ID: 13108813) and Truck and Coach Technician, making him qualified to diagnose and repair everything from passenger cars to commercial trucks. Licensed since 1999, Mike has extensive experience in dealership service departments, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance. His remote diagnostic skills are highly accurate — by asking targeted questions about symptoms, sounds, and warning lights, he can narrow down the likely cause and save clients hundreds on unnecessary repairs.

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Credentials & Certifications

✓Automotive Service Technician — Certificate of Qualification
✓Truck and Coach Technician — Certificate of Qualification
✓Skilled Trades Ontario STO ID: 13108813
✓Dual Journeyperson Classification — Status: Active
✓Credentials valid through May 2031
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Areas of Expertise

Check engine light diagnosisBrake system troubleshootingEngine and transmission issuesElectrical system diagnosisPre-purchase vehicle inspectionsTruck and commercial vehicle repair
1,583
Cases Solved
27 yrs
Experience
18
Articles Written
8
Questions Answered

Articles by Mike

What Your Car Is Trying to Tell You: Complete Symptom Diagnostic Guide (2026)
What Your Car Is Trying to Tell You: Complete Symptom Diagnostic Guide (2026)
16 min read
Chat with a Mechanic Online: $1 Flat Fee vs. Dealer Diagnostic ($150+)
Chat with a Mechanic Online: $1 Flat Fee vs. Dealer Diagnostic ($150+)
9 min read
Should I Repair or Replace My Car? Get a Mechanic’s Honest Second Opinion for $1
Should I Repair or Replace My Car? Get a Mechanic’s Honest Second Opinion for $1
7 min read
Mechanic Quoted Me $X — Is It Fair? Online Quote Check for $1
Mechanic Quoted Me $X — Is It Fair? Online Quote Check for $1
6 min read
How to Change a Flat Tire: Safe Step-by-Step Guide (Plus What to Do With No Spare)
How to Change a Flat Tire: Safe Step-by-Step Guide (Plus What to Do With No Spare)
9 min read
Check Engine Light On? What It Means and What to Do
Check Engine Light On? What It Means and What to Do
13 min read
Car Won’t Start and Makes a Clicking Noise — Diagnosis Guide
Car Won’t Start and Makes a Clicking Noise — Diagnosis Guide
11 min read
Car Battery Keeps Dying Overnight? Here Is What Drains It
Car Battery Keeps Dying Overnight? Here Is What Drains It
7 min read
Car Making Grinding Noise When Braking? What It Means and What to Do
Car Making Grinding Noise When Braking? What It Means and What to Do
6 min read
How to Jump Start a Car Safely (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
How to Jump Start a Car Safely (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
5 min read
Car AC Blowing Hot Air? Diagnose and Fix It Yourself
Car AC Blowing Hot Air? Diagnose and Fix It Yourself
6 min read
Car Overheating? What to Do Right Now to Avoid Engine Damage
Car Overheating? What to Do Right Now to Avoid Engine Damage
6 min read
Car Vibrates at Highway Speed? What the Shaking Means
Car Vibrates at Highway Speed? What the Shaking Means
6 min read
Car Won’t Start, No Click, Nothing Happens: Complete Diagnosis
Car Won’t Start, No Click, Nothing Happens: Complete Diagnosis
6 min read
Most Common Check Engine Light Codes and What They Mean
Most Common Check Engine Light Codes and What They Mean
8 min read
Check Engine Light Flashing vs Solid: What Each Means (and When to Stop Driving)
Check Engine Light Flashing vs Solid: What Each Means (and When to Stop Driving)
7 min read
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection: What It Should Cost and What to Demand in 2026
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection: What It Should Cost and What to Demand in 2026
7 min read
Brake Pulsation When Stopping: Warped Rotors, or Something Worse?
Brake Pulsation When Stopping: Warped Rotors, or Something Worse?
6 min read

Questions Answered by Mike

My car shakes violently when I brake at highway speeds but is fine at low speeds. The brakes still s...
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My car will not start. When I turn the key I hear rapid clicking but the engine does not turn over. ...
Auto Mechanic question
My automatic transmission slips and jerks when shifting between gears. Sometimes there is a delay be...
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My car stalls when I stop at red lights or come to a stop sign. It restarts fine but keeps happening...
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I noticed an oil spot under my car where I park. It is dark brown and about the size of a dinner pla...
Auto Mechanic question
My car pulls to the right when I let go of the steering wheel. I have to constantly correct it to dr...
Auto Mechanic question
I see bright green or orange fluid leaking under my car near the front. Is it safe to drive?
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My car smells like burning rubber while driving. The smell gets stronger when I stop. What could it ...
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