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.
There are many types of punches. There’s a reason for that.
A helpful video investigation of proper (and improper) torque wrench techniques and habits.
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Don’t leave alternative vehicles on the sidelines.
What does “MIN THK.” really mean?
Don’t waste your time with codebreaking. Just grab a paint pen.
Chefs know a helpful hack to keep spaghetti from falling out of an opened bag, and the same idea happens to work perfectly for zip ties. Give it a try next time you have a pack of zip ties that doesn’t have a resealable closure.
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.
Brake fluid can wear out just like any other fluid.
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.
Auto repair pros probably know the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some tools, techs should buy the best they can afford.
An engine exhibits a knocking noise. During a cylinder power balance test, the noise abates. Which technician has the correct diagnosis?
Let’s recap the best of this year!
Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
Demagnetizers demystified.
