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The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
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A Facebook reel that applies a psychological model to wrenching.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Lemmy explains why this basic task always comes before removing the positive cable to help you understand the theory behind the practice.
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Demagnetizers demystified.
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The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
A Midwest mecca that offers services, sales, parts, and restorations—but only for DeLoreans.