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Protecting the Right to Race: What North Carolina’s HB 926 Means for Motorsports and the Automotive Industry

NC House Bill 926 introduces long-term protections for racetracks, shaping the future of motorsports and influencing the broader automotive landscape.

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A few tips for tow truck operators

Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.

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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Are You Properly Checking Hub Bearings For Wear? (VIDEO)

Pete Meier explains how a dial indicator is necessary for a true wear check.

In defense of the beam-style torque wrench

Beam-types have a few advantages that keep them relevant. If your arsenal doesn’t include one, you might want to think about acquiring one.

A simple tip for burping a radiator

I learned a trick from an old racer that works real well to bleed that rarely leaves me repeating my work.

7 low-tech tips to help bleed difficult brakes

Bleeding brakes is one of those jobs most of us know how to do, but when a hard-to-bleed system pops up, experienced techs have a few additional tricks up their sleeves to help get the job done.

Why service writers should always charge a diag fee – and let techs earn it

Vehicle diagnosis is no walk in the park. Proper diagnosis is critical and difficult, and it shouldn’t be done without doing the work.

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