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What are Frits? (And Why Does Almost Every Car Have Them?)

You probably see them every day, and that’s by design.

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What are the first mods repair professionals make to a vehicle? (VIDEO)

Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!

Preston Tucker: Visionary or Villain?

The Tucker 48 had many innovative design features, but was Preston a scam artist?

Average U.S. vehicle age reaches new record high, again

Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.

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Mastering the Numbers

A practical approach to auto repair shop management.

Five different types of service techs everyone knows, based on how they manage their tools

Every mechanic manages their tool box differently, but these recurring characters seem to be in nearly every garage.

California predicts zero-emission vehicles could eliminate 1 out of 7 auto repair jobs [Updated]

New analysis into proposed rule changes offers some thinking into the future of the auto repair industry if all new vehicles move to ZEVs.

Prime numbers are the secret to prolonged gear life

Power transmission brawn starts with brains.

Mechanics React: Dorman techs react to customer car care issues (VIDEO)

Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.

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Why Some Vehicles Have More Than One Spin-on Filter (VIDEO)

Ever spot what appears to be a second oil filter under a vehicle? Lemmy and Nick discuss the advantages of spin-on transmission filters for fluid protection and service.

Ew, gross: are there cars you won’t service?

Every mechanic has a story about a vehicle that was too nasty to work on. What’s your limit?

How long should a car last?

Do rising car prices portend rising service life?

Can we please update the Check Engine light?

Like corded phones, floppy disks and TVs with antennas, the Check Engine icon doesn’t make sense anymore. Let’s change it.

Photo Gallery: Tate Automotive in Cross Plains, Tennessee

Our photographer Mike Apice was recently visiting a Dorman facility in Portland, Tennessee, when he stopped in to a small repair shop in nearby Cross Plans. Here’s a look inside.