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Alignment and Inner Tie Rod Play – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

A vehicle with MacPherson strut suspension is in for tires and an alignment. The technician finds play in the left inner tie rod end. What should the customer be told?

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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.

Why you should add a spring hook to your toolbox

It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.

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We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

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Tire techs: Elevate your work with this one humble task

A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.

This guide to being a mechanic-saboteur could teach you to be a better tech

The CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual can help mechanics both frustrate the enemy and think about being more effective in the shop.

7 things in Car Mechanic Simulator that will make a real mechanic’s eyes roll

How accurate is Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 to being a real mechanic? Let’s just say, not really, as any real mechanic can tell you.

Detroit geology: all about Fordite, an automotive gemstone

It looks and sounds like a semi-precious stone, but it’s not. Fordite is a cool byproduct of the car manufacturing process.

Meet the best auto tech in the United States

*According to the first annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, a new auto repair skills competition.

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Beyond the basics: best tools for auto repair DIYers and technicians (VIDEO)

The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.

Can ICE vehicles be outlawed?

If gas vehicles are outlawed, will only outlaws have gas-powered vehicles?

You don’t need a moonroof, either.

A hole in your vehicle’s roof, no matter what you call it, is a great way to introduce new problems and complexities to the automobile.

What the first federal right-to-repair law could mean for auto service shops

If passed, the proposed REPAIR Act in U.S. Congress would give vehicle owners and independent repair services full access to vehicle data, parts, and more.