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Welding tips for automotive repair: What you need to know (VIDEO)
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Shop Press photographer Mike Apice recently visited Indiana, exploring the local scene and a few repair shops. Here’s a bit of what he saw behind his lens.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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