On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?
Skillful interrogation is a wonderful way to make your professional life easier. Here are a few suggestions on where to start.
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
Don’t break fittings—break ‘em free.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
The truck and SUV have never been more prolific than they are today. Learn when to sell each type of these tires.
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
The Tucker 48 had many innovative design features, but was Preston a scam artist?
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
23 of the most informative, interesting, and funny car-related accounts on the socials
Despite being fascinating, breakthrough innovations, they were hated when first introduced, and are now routinely stolen for scrap.
His lofty intentions were misconstrued into a shopworn excuse for building crummy cars
A strong endorsement, I know—but it’s that good.
If you’re a budding technician, a few of these pointers might help ya during front end work.
We assembled a list of common and confusing advice, then asked the gang to weigh in on some very questionable practices.
Set yourself up for success with high intensity discharge lighting systems.
