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.
Any of these mistakes can lead to an unwanted oil leak or worse—a blown engine.
If your parking brake is weak or not working at all, a stretched cable is usually the issue.
It’s your job to tell customers about warning signs and bad repairs.
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Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.
Wait, the horn blows every time you come off the brake? Nick and Lemmy observe this weird scenario and others from the internet.
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.
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Find out how they differ from wet sump oil systems.
Which fuel is right for your truck, gas or diesel?
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.
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.
Get ready for an increase in fuel system corrosion repairs on older vehicles and small engines.
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
