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EPA emergency action allows nationwide summer sales of E15 gasoline
Get ready for an increase in fuel system corrosion repairs on older vehicles and small engines.
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?
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Store stuff in your glove box? Thank automobile pioneer Dorothy Levitt (VIDEO)
Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
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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.
What’s the next big powerplant fad?
Fashion moves faster than block design, but trends still exist. What’s the next one?
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Mastering the Numbers
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
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.
A sheep at the wheel: what I learned at the Ford ST SUV Experience
My new Explorer ST goes like a scalded dog. Ford’s Performance Driving School taught me how to avoid getting bitten.
VIDEOS
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.
The best mechanic social media accounts to follow in 2023
13 of the most informative, interesting, and/or funny mechanic-related accounts on the socials