Repairing future failure points before they fail is a lucrative way to save your customers money, just like maintenance does.
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I’ll gladly pay an independent shop more for a rush repair, and I’m not alone
Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.
Dash warning lights: feature or bug?
At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?
PSA: Check that cabin air filter
The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
This tungsten scraper is my new favorite tool.
A fellow YouTuber recommended it. Why not give it a try?
Average U.S. vehicle age reaches new record high, again
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
Witness marks: your reassembly guide when the service manual isn’t enough
Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.
The aggressive question you can ask that instantly calms a customer down
This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.
The most entertaining social media accounts to follow for car enthusiasts in 2023
23 of the most informative, interesting, and funny car-related accounts on the socials
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Diagnostics case study: don’t overcomplicate things
One basic vehicle checkover has several lessons to teach.
Car designer Brooks Stevens: the man behind the first Jeep Wagoneer, planned obsolescence, an iconic Harley-Davidson, and more
His lofty intentions were misconstrued into a shopworn excuse for building crummy cars
A review of the last grease coupler you’ll ever need, the LockNLube
A strong endorsement, I know—but it’s that good.
Is perseverance in the service bay a feature or a bug?
The flat-rate system doesn’t reward tenacity.
May Automotive Horoscopes
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
VIDEOS
The cheapest tool you can buy to turn more hours in a dead bay
Four reasons to buy a ½” breaker bar adapter.
The right way to apply PTFE tape (VIDEO)
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
A cheap bore scope is your best friend for prepurchase inspections
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.