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.
The struggle is real for many of your customers.
Props to second place, too.
Are they C-clamps or G-clamps?
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How one dealership stayed open through the uncertainty of a cyberattack.
DEF is easy to contaminate, and fortunately, it’s also easy to test. Check to be sure that your customers’ DEF is up to spec with these simple tests.
In this challenge, techs and DIYers get as close as possible to a target final pressure to see who’s got the best skills and strategies at the tire machine.
A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to require a separate gasket for installation?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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.
Crank fasteners are often a real pain to remove. Mechanics with expensive impact wrenches and large breaker bars struggle to remove them—but there’s a better way.
Unless you’re a professional mechanic or a hardcore DIYer, I suggest you focus on building memories instead of a car.
Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational? We have the correct answer.
Break out your paint pen—you’re the service writer now!
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
What do you check during drum brake service?
These simple tools can be worth their weight in gold if you know how to use ‘em.
