Starting a shop and managing it to the big leagues require very different skills. Odds are you don’t have both, and that’s okay.
That old smartphone can actually help when you don’t have a second set of eyes to help out.
Shop Press’ Miriam discusses tasks and tips to maintain a well-rounded shop.
Your guide to understanding controversy and proposed legislation that directly affects how repair professionals earn a paycheck.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Learn why it’s not a bad idea to charge a little more for the hassle.
For decades, VW served its workers a unique German dish that I had to try for myself: currywurst.
What does your shop use? Where are you? Can you help us make a map?
Torquing accurately without a torque wrench is harder than it sounds, as you can see we learned in this contest in the Dorman Proving Grounds.
One of the most noticeable changes we’ll experience with more electric vehicles will be the noises from their acoustic vehicle alert systems, or AVAS.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
There’s a spectrum of parts ranging from fresh and new to tired but cheap. What should you use and when?
Does the shop retain right of first refusal, or is moonlighting A-OK?
From Colonel Hogan to Mr. T to Fonzie, here’s a completely unscientific list of television wrenches.
There are a lot of ways to approach the business of servicing the car in front of you. Which one is king?
If your customers can’t easily find your location, hours, or contact information, you’ll clearly struggle to earn their business. Here is a tip to help.
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
