Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
Techs can’t solve the problem that can’t be found
They may look simple, but these little toggles can enable powerful electronic versatility.
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Can a vehicle’s air filtration help keep you safe from wildfire smoke and poor air quality?
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.
These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
What happens when chrome goes too far?
Glove testing is important; don’t skip it.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
There’s no magic bullet—but there are a few arrows you can pull from your quiver.
A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.
Assessing tire damage in order to make a repair decision, which technician is correct with the right repair?
Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
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.
Is the Ford 6.0-liter PowerStroke really worthy of its nickname, the “Sick-O?”
Don’t leave alternative vehicles on the sidelines.
The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.
