Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
There’s two ways to use tire mounting compound.
Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.
The celebration of a magazine that was, for some, where their love of working on cars began.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
It’s been asked of every new mechanic for more than a century. Does it matter in 2025?
Demagnetizers demystified.
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
The essential unit of automotive power has an unexpected history.
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
A helpful video investigation of proper (and improper) torque wrench techniques and habits.
Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.
Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.
Shop Press photographer Mike Apice recently visited Indiana, exploring the local scene and a few repair shops. Here’s a bit of what he saw behind his lens.
Understanding how voltage is used in an electrical circuit can help your troubleshooting.
Stevan Ivanov strives to give a little-known brand its rightful place in automotive history.
Not so long ago, forced induction was mostly limited to high-performance sports cars and diesel trucks. Join Lemmy and Nick for a deep dive into modern forced induction systems and the parts that keep them running.
Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.
