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The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans
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Starting a shop and managing it to the big leagues require very different skills. Odds are you don’t have both, and that’s okay.
Why you should add a spring hook to your toolbox
It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Rust belt vs salt belt: Do you know the difference? (VIDEO)
The Rust Belt and the Salt Belt may sound similar, and you might even hear them used interchangeably, but they are distinct names that any automotive professional or enthusiast should know. Take a few seconds to get the real story on these terms.
Mechanics React: Can you diagnose a vehicle’s problem just from the sound? (VIDEO)
Nick and Lemmy, Dorman employees and mechanics, took a gander at a few internet videos and did their best at diagnosing via the Internet.
Quick tip for greasing clogged fittings
What to do if grease is going everywhere but where you want it.
Which type of salvage yard do you prefer?
There are more variables than you might think
VIDEO: The fastest way to remove a wiper arm
An inexpensive tool that’s worth its weight in gold.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Why you shouldn’t throw out zip tie tails after a project (VIDEO)
Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics with the help of a soldering iron.
Five different types of service techs everyone knows, based on how they manage their tools
Every mechanic manages their tool box differently, but these recurring characters seem to be in nearly every garage.
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California predicts zero-emission vehicles could eliminate 1 out of 7 auto repair jobs [Updated]
New analysis into proposed rule changes offers some thinking into the future of the auto repair industry if all new vehicles move to ZEVs.
Prime numbers are the secret to prolonged gear life
Power transmission brawn starts with brains.
Mechanics React: Dorman techs react to customer car care issues (VIDEO)
Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.
VIDEOS
Could Tesla actually be making their vehicles less expensive to fix?
Elon Musk says Tesla Insurance is pushing automaker to simplify designs and increase parts availability.
Clean the #&@$ing snow off the roof of your car or truck
Driving around with a bunch of snow on top of your vehicle is not only unsafe, but also illegal in many places
Miata Spotter’s Guide (VIDEO)
Learn to ID Miatas generation by generation like a pro (and from a pro!)