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The Frog That Ate a TV: A Tech’s Guide to the Plastic Hiding in Plain Sight

Every car you touch is full of it, but it’s not in any service manual. Here’s the working tech’s guide to plasticizers: why plastic goes soft, sticky, chalky, and cracked, what actually happens when you hit trim with a torch, and why your customer’s dash keeps fogging the windshield.

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Tire service tips (that aren’t just for new technicians)

The habits you form first can be the hardest ones to break.

TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: The Mystery Box, Part 2

The Proving Grounds crew takes on another round of The Mystery Box Challenge with new parts and a few new faces.

Why auto mechanics should check cabin air filters in every vehicle (VIDEO)

Air filters are an easy service item to overlook, but most manufacturers recommend a new filter every year or 15,000 miles.

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Maximum Voltage Reading – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Technicians debate using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle to determine if the alternator has failed. Who is correct?

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.

The $2.5 million man: hire the right manager for your shop if you want to run with the big dogs

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.

Why you should add a spring hook to your toolbox

It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.

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