Almost every vehicle on the road has a longer wiper blade on the driver side. On older vehicles, you’ll also see two of the same size wipers working together. But can you think of any models that have the longer wiper blade on the passenger side?
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.
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The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from Pierce-Arrow cars to the Kennedy Lincoln Continental.
Don’t waste your time with codebreaking. Just grab a paint pen.
Chefs know a helpful hack to keep spaghetti from falling out of an opened bag, and the same idea happens to work perfectly for zip ties. Give it a try next time you have a pack of zip ties that doesn’t have a resealable closure.
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
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The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
Auto repair pros probably know the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some tools, techs should buy the best they can afford.
An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
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Are they C-clamps or G-clamps?
The truck and SUV have never been more prolific than they are today. Learn when to sell each type of these tires.
