Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
Mastering the Numbers – Part 2
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Six Ways to Best Protect Yourself from Keyless Car Theft (For Now)
Car thieves are getting smart. You need to be smarter.
Don’t Forget to Season the Automobiles, Mechanics!
Salt isn’t so good, but for many vehicles, a little pepper goes a long way.
Coolant Service – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Proper cooling system maintenance goes beyond time and mileage, requiring technicians to evaluate coolant condition, additive depletion, and the root causes behind cooling system issues.
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Is an Appointment-Only Shop Schedule Wise or Madness?
Do you favor margin or revenue?
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?
Put the Second Floor to Work
Real estate is an investment—make yours start earnin’.
The One Tool That Knows More Than Any Tech (VIDEO)
A factory service manual gives you every spec, procedure, and diagram—stop guessing, start fixing smart.
How Does Regenerative Braking Affect Brake Wear?
Regenerative systems slow the vehicle electrically, but the reduced use of friction brakes creates new maintenance challenges.
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Does a car or truck’s air filter stop wildfire smoke? (VIDEO)
Can a vehicle’s air filtration help keep you safe from wildfire smoke and poor air quality?
Don’t Overlook the Elementary
Draw a hard line when it comes to basic diagnostics.
ADAS Alignment and Calibration – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?
What are Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Why are They Important?
A nationwide framework of safety regulations has transformed vehicle design and saved countless lives since its introduction in 1968.
Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
Don’t try to (needlessly) upsell me.
VIDEOS
A Crash Course on Modern Impact Sensors
Modern impact sensors work together to detect collisions in milliseconds and activate critical safety systems.
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?
Put the Second Floor to Work
Real estate is an investment—make yours start earnin’.