You don’t want to sell every job. Trust me.
Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Technician A is diagnosing a misfire. He states that a misfire is caused by a fault in the ignition system and that new plugs and coils will repair the problem. Technician B says that a misfire is detected when the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.
This surefire solution really stinks.
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
You know what bump steer is. Where does it originate?
You don’t want to sell every job. Trust me.
When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.
Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.