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HOT OFF THE PRESS
The rarely seen control arm-mounted trailer ball rears its head
I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.
Let’s hear it for the mighty roach coach
In spite of the not-so-savory name, this ancillary piece of daily life in the shop is a beloved tradition in the automotive industry.
February Automotive Horoscopes
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Tool Review: FNIRSI DSO152 Oscilloscope
Lemmy tries out the cheapest lab scope available on Amazon.
Break down ROs into three boxes
Help your customers prioritize their repairs and they’ll keep coming back.
Holistic healing works on cars, too
Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.
Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues
Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.
Two reasons you should have a welder in your shop (and know how to use it)
Other than the obvious roles, there are other really, really good reasons you should have a welder in the shop.
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SHOP STUFF
Auto care news and advice you can use.
ICYMI: Secondary hood prop positions
Props to second place, too.
This guide to being a mechanic-saboteur could teach you to be a better tech
The CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual can help mechanics both frustrate the enemy and think about being more effective in the shop.
7 things in Car Mechanic Simulator that will make a real mechanic’s eyes roll
How accurate is Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 to being a real mechanic? Let’s just say, not really, as any real mechanic can tell you.
Detroit geology: all about Fordite, an automotive gemstone
It looks and sounds like a semi-precious stone, but it’s not. Fordite is a cool byproduct of the car manufacturing process.
Meet the best auto tech in the United States
*According to the first annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, a new auto repair skills competition.
VIDEOS
Best of Shop Press 2022
Our favorite and most popular articles and videos from the first year of ShopPress.com.
What to check when you’re checking out a car (VIDEO)
How do you suss out problems on a car that’s come to you for service?
Which road maintenance fleet has the best snowplow names?
Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, even Arizona, and many other state and city government fleets have held naming contests for their winter service vehicles. But who has the best?