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Don’t leave alternative vehicles on the sidelines.
Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit
The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.
ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must
As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.
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Try Doing It the Wrong Way
When it comes to threaded items, wrong is right. Or is it left?
Set the Toe and Go!
The finer points of performing coarse alignments.
What Happens When You Don’t Drain Your Air Compressor? (You Don’t Want to Find Out.)
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.
The History of the “This Car Climbed Mt. Washington” Bumper Sticker
These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
Chrome Overload: GM’s “Mistake of ’58”
What happens when chrome goes too far?
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Back Away from the Wrenches
“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
Symbol of a Stumble: Edsel’s “Horse Collar” Grille
This one part became the symbol of the Edsel’s failure.
Don’t Get Hung Up on Hanging Calipers
A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.
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?
Mastering the Numbers – Part 2
Using your shop’s Cost of Doing Business (CODB) as a baseline for labor rates.
VIDEOS
Hand in Glove: EV and Hybrid Service Safety
Glove testing is important; don’t skip it.
Symbol of a Stumble: Edsel’s “Horse Collar” Grille
This one part became the symbol of the Edsel’s failure.
Don’t Get Hung Up on Hanging Calipers
A household trick to save time — and brake hoses.