Throw a set of these resettable “fuses” in your toolbox.
The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
It’s been asked of every new mechanic for more than a century. Does it matter in 2025?
Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.
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Techs can’t solve the problem that can’t be found
Let’s review some of the icons and oddballs we’ve featured here so far.
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.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Can there be one threadlocker color to rule them all?
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
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.
A Midwest mecca that offers services, sales, parts, and restorations—but only for DeLoreans.
A Facebook reel that applies a psychological model to wrenching.
I’m a slow learner. Don’t be like me.