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.
The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
The appearance of off-road prowess while maintaining on-road comfort is what motorists want. Tire salesmen, take advantage.
A recent J.D. Power study found that a few simple amenities in your service center’s lobby go a long way toward making your customers want to come back, but few businesses have them.
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Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”
Aiming for bare pavement may prevent some accidents, but at tremendous costs to taxpayers, mechanics, and the environment.
The right-to-repair issue is so pressing for farm equipment that someone hacked a tractor to draw attention to it.
Over-the-air (OTA) microtransactions could be seen as a benefit to customers, but lack of communication thus far is not creating that perception.
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Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.
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.
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.
If you have tools that use 9 volt batteries, it’s cheap and easy to convert them to rechargeable batteries. Watch to learn how it’s done!
How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method
