“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?
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A Crash Course on Modern Impact Sensors
Modern impact sensors work together to detect collisions in milliseconds and activate critical safety systems.
Alignment and Inner Tie Rod Play – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
A vehicle with MacPherson strut suspension is in for tires and an alignment. The technician finds play in the left inner tie rod end. What should the customer be told?
Put the Second Floor to Work
Real estate is an investment—make yours start earnin’.
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Cabin Filters – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)
Technician A says cabin air filters protect occupants from 200+ contaminants, while Technician B says they protect the evaporator core from blower motor particles.
Writers, Print Vehicle Service Histories for Every Vehicle
Don’t try to (needlessly) upsell me.
The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age
The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.
It’s That Time of Year to Change Your Clocks. And Your Gasoline Blend.
Did you know that fuel blends change with the seasons in the United States?
Ferdinand Porsche: Engineering the Shape of Speed
How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
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For Over 50 Years, France Required Yellow Headlights … Until Science Disagreed
An attempt at improving driver safety might not have worked as intended, but it sure gave a distinctive look.
What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?
They may look simple, but these little toggles can enable powerful electronic versatility.
Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.
Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same
Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!
PSA: The Right (and Wrong) Ways to Handle Iridium Spark Plugs
New techs and DIYers should know that not all spark plugs are created, or treated, equally.
VIDEOS
Service Writers: Don’t Leave Your Greatest Diag Tool in the Shop
Techs can’t solve the problem that can’t be found
What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?
They may look simple, but these little toggles can enable powerful electronic versatility.
Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money
Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.