In November 1988, two employees snuck a camera into AMC’s Kenosha plant for a farewell tour.

One basic vehicle checkover has several lessons to teach.
As dashboard cameras become more common, repair professionals should know how to deal with them.
Reverse is an innovation that’s easy to take for granted—but it was a revolutionary addition to the automobile.
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There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.
This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.
23 of the most informative, interesting, and funny car-related accounts on the socials
Despite being fascinating, breakthrough innovations, they were hated when first introduced, and are now routinely stolen for scrap.
His lofty intentions were misconstrued into a shopworn excuse for building crummy cars
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I’m a slow learner. Don’t be like me.
The flat-rate system doesn’t reward tenacity.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
75,000 state residents agree that independent repair shops should have ready access to real-time vehicle data.
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
Air filter elements come in a variety of shapes and designs, but which one is right for you?
With 84% approval, it’s the latest electoral show of support for providing owners and independent garages with more ability to repair motor vehicles.
Proper tooling and techniques are critical to repairing threads—and if you’re a mechanic, neither are marketed well to you.