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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If you have a soldering iron, you need a solder sucker (VIDEO)
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Airbag direction – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
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Bump steer – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
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When NOT selling helps business
When I was a wee sprat in my first automotive job selling service, I was beleaguered by a tech in the shop who wrote thorough, lengthy estimates. He would occasionally blow up at me for not selling enough, going so far once as to accuse me of not even trying to sell...
Why “topping off” a gas tank can be an expensive mistake (VIDEO)
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