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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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A few tips for tow truck operators

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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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Cars that make you think of something specific

Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.

The fastest way to remove valves from a cylinder head (VIDEO)

In my salvage yard days, I learned a trick I still use today that’s the fastest method in the world, hands down.

Can the flat rate system work better for a team?

Turning all jobs into team efforts promotes knowledge transfer to the less-experienced techs, who pay tuition in physical labor.

Boomerang business cards: a quick sales tip

Here’s an easy guerilla marketing trick to get your customer counts up by selling on your days off.

What kind of car is that? A primer on esoteric body styles.

Everyone knows about sedans and pickups, but what about shooting brakes and pony cars? Here’s an incomplete guide to the rarer designs on the road.

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