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Modern Power Window Switches: Smarter than You’d Think

Window buttons and toggles are going the way of the dodo. That’s by design.

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The pros (and more than a few cons) of chrome

Although I love the look of chrome on cars, there are very good reasons why it’s not used much anymore.

PSA: Make sure your Loctite isn’t fake!

Copycat Loctite is more common than you’d think. Learn how to check for counterfeit products.

What sealed chassis parts can teach us about shifting customer habits and technology’s march forward

The “best” parts for the job are highly dependent on the environment in which they operate.

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Why you should empty the master cylinder before bleeding brakes (VIDEO)

Removing old fluid from a vehicle’s braking system can be a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be.

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.

November Automotive Horoscopes

We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.

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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