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Dead Battery? (Video)

Diagnosing the cause of a battery drain can be a challenge today.

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PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)

Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!

The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans

There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.

A few tips for tow truck operators

Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.

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Why “topping off” a gas tank can be an expensive mistake (VIDEO)

When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.

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.

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.

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Auto care news and advice you can use.

Virgil Exner: The creator of Chrysler’s “forward look”

Exner was responsible for the look of cool cars of the late 1950’s, not just at Chrysler, but at other automakers as well.

Ew, gross: are there cars you won’t service?

Every mechanic has a story about a vehicle that was too nasty to work on. What’s your limit?

How long should a car last?

Do rising car prices portend rising service life?

Can we please update the Check Engine light?

Like corded phones, floppy disks and TVs with antennas, the Check Engine icon doesn’t make sense anymore. Let’s change it.

Photo Gallery: Tate Automotive in Cross Plains, Tennessee

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.