To inspire the next generation of service technicians and tradespeople, start by getting their hands off their phones and onto building something cool.
This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.
23 of the most informative, interesting, and funny car-related accounts on the socials
Despite being fascinating, breakthrough innovations, they were hated when first introduced, and are now routinely stolen for scrap.
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When a customer rolls into your shop and asks for a “tune-up,” what’s your first reaction?
Who puts a battery in a fender? Quite a few mechanics, that’s who.
Some sources say you should never, ever plug a tire … despite the fact that trained professionals have been doing it for decades. We debate.
Turning absurdly specific jargon into a joke isn’t a new idea, but that didn’t stop us from turning it into an April Fools’ joke.
Latin is a language, as dead as it can be/It killed the ancient Romans, and now it’s killing me.
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Did you know that a modern fuel injection system can fire off multiple sprays in the same time it takes for a spark to jump across a plug?
It’s a tiny step on the manufacturing line, but boy, drain plugs save mechanics a ton of time.
Help your customers prioritize their repairs and they’ll keep coming back.
Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.
Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.
They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
Why does a set of steelies on the right vehicle hold such allure?
