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.
It’s your job to tell customers about warning signs and bad repairs.
From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.
A textbook yields a few pearls of wisdom for those in the automotive biz.
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A brake service job isn’t complete unless the reservoir cap’s diaphragm has been pushed back into place. This simple step is easy to forget, but it helps to reduce brake fluid contamination and ensure proper system function.
This tool is like black licorice: you’re probably either going to love it or have no use for it whatsoever.
The e-brake serves TWO important functions.
Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.
Follow these easy tips, and avoid these common mistakes, to help ensure you get exactly what you need the first time.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Peering inside the inner workings of a deceptively complex tool
Checking out vehicles for sale is a revenue builder that boosts customer confidence
Causes include more New Yorkers buying cars, pandemic habit changes, and maybe soy-based wiring?
Diagnosing a catalytic converter isn’t always the most straightforward process. Here are some tips from Nick and Lemmy at Dorman on what to watch out for.
Convenience is king for independent shops, EV owners love dealerships, car materials are changing, and more.
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
The Tucker 48 had many innovative design features, but was Preston a scam artist?
Low new car inventory, inflation, and rising interest rates have all caused people to keep their vehicles at historic levels.
