Over-the-air (OTA) microtransactions could be seen as a benefit to customers, but lack of communication thus far is not creating that perception.
Automakers borrow the worst thing from modern video games: microtransactions
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Right to Repair gains momentum in Maine
75,000 state residents agree that independent repair shops should have ready access to real-time vehicle data.
Tool review: ICON 3/8” ratchet
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
How to test and fix a car USB charger (VIDEO)
USB charging problems? Dorman’s experts explore specialized tools and provide handy tips for these increasingly common repairs.
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Why you should empty the master cylinder before bleeding brakes (VIDEO)
Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.
Serviceability Hall Of Shame: captive chassis mounts
When released from captivity, these things will give ya a case of the spins.
Are stainless cars (finally) having their moment?
Rust-resisting stainless steel cars are back. Will they have better success than their predecessors?
Don’t do dangerous stuff: a reminder to be safe in the shop
I was raised in times and places where it was considered a mark of pride to get the job done, no matter the risk to your own body. That, friends, is bunk.
The fastest way to remove valves from a cylinder head (VIDEO)
In my salvage yard days, I learned a trick I still use today that’s the fastest method in the world, hands down.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Tire techs: Elevate your work with this one humble task
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
Boomerang business cards: a quick sales tip
Here’s an easy guerilla marketing trick to get your customer counts up by selling on your days off.
What kind of car is that? A primer on esoteric body styles.
Everyone knows about sedans and pickups, but what about shooting brakes and pony cars? Here’s an incomplete guide to the rarer designs on the road.
Take it from a moron like me: giving customers advance notice of preventive maintenance works!
Giving customers like me a heads-up about recommended maintenance will help us, and yourself.
Should a repair shop be liable for fixing a vehicle involved in a hit and run?
A new bill in Pennsylvania would create an alert system that service centers would need to regularly check.
VIDEOS
The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans
There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.
A few tips for tow truck operators
Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
The $2.5 million man: hire the right manager for your shop if you want to run with the big dogs
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.