If you’re an experienced technician, you may feel as though you’ve seen everything, but don’t let your knowledge prevent you from learning more.
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.
Faults in the car pay you. Faults in the scanner cost you.
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75,000 state residents agree that independent repair shops should have ready access to real-time vehicle data.
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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.
There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.
They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
“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.
Working on a right-hand drive vehicle requires deviating slightly from a mechanic’s routine.
