A primer on spotting unprofitable jobs before they make it to a bay.
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Politics Ain’t Politic
If you have to have them in the shop, endeavor to make politics polite.
Belt Noise – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says chirp is the most common belt noise complaint. Technician B says EPDM belts can wear out without showing visible damage. Who is correct?
For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed
An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.
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Diesel and DEF – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says an empty DEF tank can cause a no-start condition. Technician B says DEF quality should be checked when SCR faults are present. Who is correct?
Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
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The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
Did you know that fuel blends change with the seasons in the United States?
Ferdinand Porsche: Engineering the Shape of Speed
How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
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Service Managers: Buy Brake Fluid by the Pint
Well, that’s straightforward. But why?
What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?
They may look simple, but these little toggles can enable powerful electronic versatility.
Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.
Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!
PSA: The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Handle Iridium Spark Plugs
New techs and DIYers should know that not all spark plugs are created, or treated, equally.
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Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
Don’t try to (needlessly) upsell me.
The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
Did you know that fuel blends change with the seasons in the United States?