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U.S. parents becoming slightly more likely to recommend their kids pursue trades, although prefer electrician and plumber over mechanic

Parents in the United States have become slightly more likely over the past two years to support their children in pursuing a career in the trades, although they would prefer their kids become electricians, plumbers and HVAC repair professionals over automotive...

Chasing down Volkswagen’s best-selling sausage

I recently settled into my easy chair and found this little tidbit in a recent copy of Car and Driver that made me want to shoot right on over to the dealer to see if this part was in-stock: I immediately asked a friend who is knowledgeable about all things German if...

Geography by way of fittings and couplers

As a little mechaniclet, I didn’t really give much thought to my air tool fittings or their air lines. Yes, the type of tool, the amount of air moving through the lines, and the distance from the compressor are all variables that determine how well a tool might work,...

How accurately can you torque a fastener? (VIDEO)

What do you get when you combine a bunch of cutthroat techs, a few fasteners and tools, and a device capable of measuring torque accurately? You get a competition. See who's got the best-calibrated arm in the Dorman Proving Grounds, and when you're done, set up...

Hidden external speakers are changing the soundscape of our streets

For more than a century now, people have been getting used to what it sounds like living around machines powered by explosions. The soundscapes of our roads, parking lots, communities and cities are filled with the familiar noises from engines and exhaust pipes. Of...

Automotive technical schools just saw the largest graduation drop in a decade

The number of students who earned postsecondary degrees as auto technicians dropped by nearly 12 percent last year, the largest single-year decline since auto tech graduations began declining in 2012, according to a new report from the TechForce Foundation. This is...

November Automotive Horoscopes

Aries: You’ve been stubborn lately, but that’s not always profitable, especially with diag work. You’ve been footloose and fancy-free, doing whatever you want. That has to stop due to financial constraints. Deal with your unresolved monetary issues; the shop’s success...

What type of part should you use to repair a car?

Today Greaser joins Nick as they discuss rebuilding, repairing, and replacing parts and which items they select for each job. Nick manages the Dorman Proving grounds and has owned his own performance shop. Andy is bringing a new perspective to the table today as a...

Worst Repair Jobs? (VIDEO)

Life can’t all be brake jobs and pre-delivery inspections. Beating time is the name of the game, but it doesn’t always work out. Watch as a few Dorman mechanics talk about the jobs that make more sweat than bread in this video.

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The rarely seen control arm-mounted trailer ball rears its head

The rarely seen control arm-mounted trailer ball rears its head

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I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.

Let’s hear it for the mighty roach coach

Let’s hear it for the mighty roach coach

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In spite of the not-so-savory name, this ancillary piece of daily life in the shop is a beloved tradition in the automotive industry.

February Automotive Horoscopes

February Automotive Horoscopes

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We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

SHOP STUFF

Auto care news and advice you can use.

Beverly Hills auto body shop launched a jewelry business using scrap metal from luxury cars

Beverly Hills auto body shop launched a jewelry business using scrap metal from luxury cars

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CRASH Jewelry uses real fenders, doors and hoods from high-end vehicles to make cuffs, earrings, necklaces and more.

Serviceability Hall of Shame: Ford Taurus Spring Shields

Serviceability Hall of Shame: Ford Taurus Spring Shields

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Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.

“Horizon Chase Turbo” is probably my favorite racing game of the last 30 years (VIDEO)

“Horizon Chase Turbo” is probably my favorite racing game of the last 30 years (VIDEO)

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There’s still a place for arcade racing games, even in today’s world of hyper-realistic simulation racing games

January Automotive Horoscopes

January Automotive Horoscopes

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We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

It’s totally fine to run your fuel tank down to empty

It’s totally fine to run your fuel tank down to empty

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Stop telling your customers otherwise—modern fuel systems don’t care.

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SHOP STUFF

Auto care news and advice you can use.

The rarely seen control arm-mounted trailer ball rears its head

The rarely seen control arm-mounted trailer ball rears its head

2 Comments

I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.

Best of Shop Press 2022

Best of Shop Press 2022

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Our favorite and most popular articles and videos from the first year of ShopPress.com.

What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)

What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)

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How do you suss out problems on a car that’s come to you for service?

Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?

Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?

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Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, even Arizona, and many other state and city government fleets have held naming contests for their winter service vehicles. But who has the best?

January Automotive Horoscopes

December Automotive Horoscopes

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We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

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Best of Shop Press 2022

Best of Shop Press 2022

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Our favorite and most popular articles and videos from the first year of ShopPress.com.

What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)

What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)

2 Comments

How do you suss out problems on a car that’s come to you for service?

Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?

Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?

3 Comments

Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, even Arizona, and many other state and city government fleets have held naming contests for their winter service vehicles. But who has the best?