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PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)

Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!

The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans

There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.

A few tips for tow truck operators

Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.

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Rust exhaust hole – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)

Which of the following is the most critical result of a rust hole in an exhaust system?

Mechanics React: More horrors hidden behind “customer states” (VIDEO)

Wait, the horn blows every time you come off the brake? Nick and Lemmy observe this weird scenario and others from the internet.

Tool review: Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator

This tool is like black licorice: you’re probably either going to love it or have no use for it whatsoever.

PSA: Your customers are probably parking incorrectly

The e-brake serves TWO important functions.

Mechanics React: There are a few missing symptoms on these ROs (VIDEO)

Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.

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Auto care news and advice you can use.

The final days (and cars) of AMC

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

Gas vs. diesel (VIDEO)

Which fuel is right for your truck, gas or diesel?

Pre-purchase inspections: The easiest way to put additional money in your till?

Checking out vehicles for sale is a revenue builder that boosts customer confidence

Rats increasingly causing more car repairs, says New York Times

Causes include more New Yorkers buying cars, pandemic habit changes, and maybe soy-based wiring?

Is that catalytic converter actually bad? (VIDEO)

Diagnosing a catalytic converter isn’t always the most straightforward process. Here are some tips from Nick and Lemmy at Dorman on what to watch out for.