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?
Can independent repair shops benefit by offering mobile service to an increasingly immobile America?
Your multimeter is a versatile tool. But for certain diagnostics, you need an oscilloscope to get a closer look at a vehicle’s electrical systems.
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
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What happens when chrome goes too far?
What do you do when a part isn’t in an IPD/fiche?
Just because it says “DOT 4” on the bottle doesn’t mean it’s the correct DOT 4 for the vehicle.
The struggle is real for many of your customers.
Props to second place, too.
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Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
The truck and SUV have never been more prolific than they are today. Learn when to sell each type of these tires.
Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
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.
A helpful video investigation of proper (and improper) torque wrench techniques and habits.
It’s much more than just Christine.
Just when you thought The Golden Rule was out of style, this independent repair shop and used car sales center proves otherwise.
