Throw a set of these resettable “fuses” in your toolbox.
Fuse box-compatible circuit breakers are the ultimate spares when space is limited
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Sketching Skodas
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
Turbocharger repair and replacement: What you need to know (VIDEO)
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
Better ops with SOPs
Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.
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Tire Damage Assessment – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Assessing tire damage in order to make a repair decision, which technician is correct with the right repair?
EVs go through tires quicker: here’s what that means for your shop.
A few things to bear in mind considering the increased wear on tires.
Separate gasket – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to require a separate gasket for installation?
Smarter, not harder: relative compression testing
Analyzing a new trick I learned from an old dog.
Can’t break that crank bolt loose? You need a crank socket (VIDEO)
Crank fasteners are often a real pain to remove. Mechanics with expensive impact wrenches and large breaker bars struggle to remove them—but there’s a better way.
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Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 2)
This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
EGR system – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational? We have the correct answer.
A low-tech favor you can perform for every customer (and yourself)
Break out your paint pen—you’re the service writer now!
ASE test prep requires more than sample questions (VIDEO)
Do you have a study guide to prepare for your ASE exams? Which parts of that study guide do you use the most? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains.
The TPMS tool that pays for itself
Why wouldn’t your shop purchase a few of these?
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Five ways repair shops can address the rising costs of car ownership
The struggle is real for many of your customers.
ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions
Props to second place, too.
Automotive terms that differ in other English-speaking countries
Are they C-clamps or G-clamps?