How many times have you seen a hub dust cap with ugly dents from a sloppy installation? A dust cap tool is a handy tool for installing caps on customer vehicles without damaging the cap’s appearance.
The Proving Grounds crew takes on another round of The Mystery Box Challenge with new parts and a few new faces.
Air filters are an easy service item to overlook, but most manufacturers recommend a new filter every year or 15,000 miles.
There are applications for shims besides fixing camber and panel gaps.
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A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.
What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?
Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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.
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
The Tucker 48 had many innovative design features, but was Preston a scam artist?
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
Examining the parts closely can yield valuable clues for putting a machine together.
Reverse is an innovation that’s easy to take for granted—but it was a revolutionary addition to the automobile.
“Rebuild in a can” is not the right way to fix the tool, but it will get you by until you can repair it correctly.
Microtransactions spark unexpected microaggressions.
