These handy tools can are useful for all kinds of alignment tasks involving covers, pans, and gaskets.

A textbook yields a few pearls of wisdom for those in the automotive biz.
Four reasons to buy a ½” breaker bar adapter.
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
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Understanding how voltage is used in an electrical circuit can help your troubleshooting.
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ID Jeeps generation by generation with a few easy tricks.
Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it.
Here are a few things consider before taking on work that falls beyond the scope of repair or maintenance.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.
Several speed records were once set on the beach of Cape May, New Jersey
If your waiting room stinks, so does waiting in it.
Skillset and mindset often determine the toolset.
You probably didn’t think you needed to mix fixing automobiles with reading astrological signs. We did. You’re welcome.
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.
This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.