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.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
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Four proven ways to run a tighter ship at your shop.
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.
You don’t need an expensive scan tool to diagnose the cause of an illuminated check engine light.
Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Lighten the mood at the next cocktail party you attend.
A practical approach to auto repair shop management.
A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
