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.
Formal education teaches you theory and the real world teaches you the rest.
The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
It’s been asked of every new mechanic for more than a century. Does it matter in 2025?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Why clearing bolt holes of contaminants matters.
Smokin’ tires and smokin’ stacks!
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.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Glove testing is important; don’t skip it.
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.
Any auto repair shop worth its salt has at least one welding rig to handle all kinds of jobs.
Exner was responsible for the look of cool cars of the late 1950’s, not just at Chrysler, but at other automakers as well.
The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
A Midwest mecca that offers services, sales, parts, and restorations—but only for DeLoreans.
A Facebook reel that applies a psychological model to wrenching.
