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.

The Proving Grounds crew is back again for a new grudge match in the garage called The Mystery Box.
CRASH Jewelry uses real fenders, doors and hoods from high-end vehicles to make cuffs, earrings, necklaces and more.
It’s up to you to tell them why.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
Power transmission brawn starts with brains.
Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.
Fashion moves faster than block design, but trends still exist. What’s the next one?
Every mechanic has a story about a vehicle that was too nasty to work on. What’s your limit?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
Like corded phones, floppy disks and TVs with antennas, the Check Engine icon doesn’t make sense anymore. Let’s change it.
Our photographer Mike Apice was recently visiting a Dorman facility in Portland, Tennessee, when he stopped in to a small repair shop in nearby Cross Plans. Here’s a look inside.
My new Explorer ST goes like a scalded dog. Ford’s Performance Driving School taught me how to avoid getting bitten.
Let’s watch the most creative and crazy sports involving four (and two) wheels on YouTube.
A Shop Press ode to the unsung heroes taking calls, keys, and credit cards.
Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.
There’s still a place for arcade racing games, even in today’s world of hyper-realistic simulation racing games