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How Does Regenerative Braking Affect Brake Wear?

Regenerative systems slow the vehicle electrically, but the reduced use of friction brakes creates new maintenance challenges.

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Torque wrench vs. torque stick for installing wheels (VIDEO)

What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?

A 3-minute video kept me from going ballistic over a $3,000 repair

Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.

Service writers vs. technicians (VIDEO)

Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.

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Stress Test Vehicle Grounds

Resistance is futile.

RIP iPod, the best way to listen to music in your car, maybe ever

Apple recently announced they are fully discontinuing the iPod, a product that is possibly the greatest way to listen to music in your car, ever.

VIDEO: (Spoiler within) Crimp or solder?

An unfair and unbalanced review of different ways to make electrical connections.

Where do you leave your hitch?

In the receiver? In the bed? On a shelf?

5 unconventional brake job tips

Tip #1: stop calling it a “brake job.”

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