Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!
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Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.
When it is necessary to make your own gaskets, small bolt holes are often the trickiest features to cut.
Featuring state-of-the-art editing, this video is still relevant nearly a century later.
Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.
How many times have you seen a hub dust cap with ugly dents from a sloppy installation? A dust cap tool is a handy tool for installing caps on customer vehicles without damaging the cap’s appearance.
Do your customers know the benefits of magnetic oil drain plugs? Swap out their standard drain plugs to help protect against unnecessary engine damage.
A customer states the brake pedal falls slightly when the brakes are applied while starting the engine. Which technician response is correct?
In November 1988, two employees snuck a camera into AMC’s Kenosha plant for a farewell tour.
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?
Let’s review some of the icons and oddballs we’ve featured here so far.
What does “MIN THK.” really mean?
