Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
Which Parts of a Tire Are Safe to Patch? The Answer Has Changed (VIDEO)
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Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.
Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!
PSA: The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Handle Iridium Spark Plugs
New techs and DIYers should know that not all spark plugs are created, or treated, equally.
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When Selling a Job, Get It In Writing (Not an Emoji)
Casual communication can have formal consequences.
What Happens When You Don’t Drain Your Air Compressor? (You Don’t Want to Find Out.)
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.
The History of the “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” Bumper Sticker
These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
Chrome Overload: GM’s “Mistake of ’58”
What happens when chrome goes too far?
Hand in Glove: EV and Hybrid Service Safety
Glove testing is important; don’t skip it.
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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.
Don’t Get Hung Up on Hanging Calipers
A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.
Tire Damage Assessment – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Assessing tire damage in order to make a repair decision, which technician is correct with the right repair?
Mastering the Numbers – Part 2
Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
Learn Why You Should Never Skip Battery Isolation (VIDEO)
Tempted to skip battery isolation during a repair? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how this essential step can protect you from serious injury while working on a vehicle.
VIDEOS
ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must
As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.
Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)
Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.
The Only Thing Better Than Making Money Is Not Losing It
A primer on spotting unprofitable jobs before they make it to a bay.