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HOT OFF THE PRESS
The surreal appeal of steel wheels
Why does a set of steelies on the right vehicle hold such allure?
The fastest way to remove a Woodruff key (VIDEO)
Watch as Lemmy demonstrates the fastest, easiest way to remove a Woodruff key using a common tool that might surprise you. Give it a try next time!
Seven tips to help you pass your ASE exams
There’s no magic bullet, but sometimes one or two answers is the difference between pass and fail.
SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Airbag direction – ASE practice questions (VIDEO)
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
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.
Mechanics React: Dorman techs respond to crazy Reddit questions (VIDEO)
Nick and Lemmy again try their darnedest at hip-shooting responses to Reddit questions.
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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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
When NOT selling helps business
You don’t want to sell every job. Trust me.
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.
What’s the next big powerplant fad?
Fashion moves faster than block design, but trends still exist. What’s the next one?
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?
VIDEOS
Should a customer bring parts?
How does your shop weigh the risk and reward of customer-supplied parts?
There really are a ton of automotive door styles
Largely supercar fare, wild points of entry have no shortage of variety.
Is your shop ready for the 4-day work week?
A shop foreman who did it for a year gained some firsthand experience that might help you answer the question.