Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
Which Parts of a Tire Are Safe to Patch? The Answer Has Changed (VIDEO)
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Why auto mechanics should check cabin air filters in every vehicle (VIDEO)
Why auto mechanics should check cabin air filters in every vehicle (VIDEO) Description Air filters are an easy service item to overlook, but most manufacturers recommend a new filter every year or 15,000 miles. Protect your customers from dirty air entering the cabin...
One lesson is harder for more experienced techs to learn than their rookie counterparts (VIDEO)
One lesson is harder for more experienced techs to learn than their rookie counterparts (VIDEO) Description If you’re an experienced technician, you may feel as though you’ve seen, heard, and repaired just about everything. But don’t let your wealth...
Polishing headlights vs. replacing them! (VIDEO)
Polishing headlights vs. replacing them! (VIDEO) Description Yellowed, hazy headlights aren’t just ugly; they can reduce a headlight’s effectiveness for your customers. Would you rather polish the old lenses, or simply install a Dorman replacement? Related Videos...
Parallel connectors vs. butt connectors
Dorman makes an item to join wires, the parallel connector, that is both helpful and widely misunderstood. If one reads reviews of these, they’re often rather negative. More than a cursory examination yields the issue, however: these are often purchased mistakenly by...
Do you mind working on customer vehicles equipped with dash cams?
When you spot a dashboard camera inside a customer’s vehicle, how do you react? At this point I think we have all seen dash cam videos from customer vehicles that capture what mechanics are saying and doing at work. Some recordings are harmless fun, like this chap...