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Politics Ain’t Politic
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What are Frits? (And Why Does Almost Every Car Have Them?)
It’s a pretty safe bet that most younger techs haven’t heard of frits before. Not one single customer, ever, has come into your shop looking for some help with a frit problem. So while this article won’t help you turn bays faster or improve your diagnostic skills,...
For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed
Ever try those safety glasses with yellow lenses that are supposed to improve your vision? It’s hard to tell if they really do anything, but the packaging usually has a lot to say about better contrast and depth perception, reduced glare, and less eye strain. (And...
What are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Why are They Important?
It may sound crazy, but there was a time when automobile manufacturers were not required to make vehicles safe. Many manufacturers touted the safety of their vehicles, but some of those features were just as much marketing as they were practical. In the 1960s,...
The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars during their heyday in the 1990s were the unattainable treasure, not for North American consumption, only accessible in video games. They were tantalizingly close but not truly attainable. Turns out all it takes is patience: 25...
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
For those of us wrenching here in Uncle Sam’s country, we prepare for the arrival of spring by “springing forward” an hour with our clocks. (And maybe even helping a few customers fix the time on their dashboards.) But there’s another seasonal change going on behind...