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How Often Should You Really Flush Coolant? (VIDEO)

How do you know when it’s time to flush coolant? Technicians may have different views on the subject, but Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how using a test strip at every service is a surefire way to get an accurate picture of the coolant’s health.

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Why sidewall styling is both worthless and wonderful for drivers and tire shops

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Surprise: having snacks and phone chargers in your repair shop’s waiting room makes customers happier

A recent J.D. Power study found that a few simple amenities in your service center’s lobby go a long way toward making your customers want to come back, but few businesses have them.

Exhaust tips: three ways to fine-tune your method

Exhaust work is straightforward and (I think) easy to understand. Here are some pointers for service techs to avoid comebacks when hanging pipe.

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What are rear fog lights, and when should you use them?

Get up to speed on a safety feature not often seen in the United States.

Hidden external speakers are changing the soundscape of our streets

One of the most noticeable changes we’ll experience with more electric vehicles will be the noises from their acoustic vehicle alert systems, or AVAS.

Automotive technical schools just saw the largest graduation drop in a decade

Troubling new report from TechForce Foundation shows that fewer and fewer people are graduating from technical schools with automotive degrees.

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What type of part should you use to repair a car?

There’s a spectrum of parts ranging from fresh and new to tired but cheap. What should you use and when?

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