These handy tools can are useful for all kinds of alignment tasks involving covers, pans, and gaskets.
More ways to use oil pan alignment pins around the shop! (VIDEO)
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Trailer bearings: a hidden moneymaker for auto repair shops
Why not capitalize on easy, predictable service that’s almost never a rush job?
Do self-service garages have a place in the auto care industry? This growing business thinks so.
Stew’s Garage near Tacoma, Washington, offers DIYers access to lifts, tools and expertise, and it’s building a following.
What it’s like being a new tech in 2022 (VIDEO)
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”
It’s time to stop salting the roads
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How to test and fix a car USB charger (VIDEO)
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The best mechanic social media accounts to follow in 2023
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Junkyard therapy. It’s my kind of therapy.
When I feel like dropping off the grid for a couple hours of “me” time, I head out for a walk in the park—in the junkyard.