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Preventative maintenance is great, but are you performing preventative repairs?
In the world of commercial aircraft, parts are almost always replaced before the end of their expected service lives. Rather obviously, a plane that stops flying mid-flight presents some pretty serious hazards to the health and safety of the passengers and people on...
I’ll gladly pay an independent shop more for a rush repair, and I’m not alone
On a Sunday morning last May, the day before the planned start of a long-awaited vacation highlighted by a 1,200 mile road trip, I awoke to find a very slow but very obvious leak on one of the very expensive performance tires on my fancy SUV. My first and only call...
Why sidewall styling is both worthless and wonderful for drivers and tire shops
I know the title is a little spicy, so I’ll get right into the meat of this piece: Over the past few years, I have seen more and more tires, usually all-terrains, that have been redesigned with very, very aggressive sidewall styling, and I think it’s fantastic....
Flip spare tires to make life easier for owners and techs (VIDEO)
Flip spare tires to make life easier for owners and techs (VIDEO) Description A flat spare tire is just dead weight. Many trucks and SUVs come from the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills....
The right way to apply PTFE tape (VIDEO)
The right way to apply PTFE tape (VIDEO) Description PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal. Learn the right way to apply PTFE tape to avoid leaks and...