When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
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Square drive: make or buy before you need ‘em
Female metric square drive plugs were new to me. They might be to you, too.
Tire service tips (that aren’t just for new technicians)
The habits you form first can be the hardest ones to break.
Creative repurposing: Shims have all sorts of uses in an automotive shop
There are applications for shims besides fixing camber and panel gaps.
Don’t let your scanner go unprotected
Faults in the car pay you. Faults in the scanner cost you.
Give your customers extra grease
Especially for your mechanically-inclined clientele, sometimes a fingerful of clean grease is a lifesaver.
This tungsten scraper is my new favorite tool.
A fellow YouTuber recommended it. Why not give it a try?
Parallel connectors vs. butt connectors
They look the same, but serve different roles. Here are the very specific scenarios where the lesser-known parallel connector shines.
Diagnostics case study: don’t overcomplicate things
One basic vehicle checkover has several lessons to teach.
How to get a little more (temporary) performance out of your air impact gun
“Rebuild in a can” is not the right way to fix the tool, but it will get you by until you can repair it correctly.
The only two mistakes you can make on your first timing belt job (and why you shouldn’t worry about them)
T-belts aren’t scary at all.
Ten (sort of serious) questions every service writer should ask
Skillful interrogation is a wonderful way to make your professional life easier. Here are a few suggestions on where to start.
Several tips to make brake line removal less of a headache
Don’t break fittings—break ‘em free.