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Two Common Oil Change Mistakes That Techs Can Make (VIDEO)

Too many technicians make these simple mistakes while performing oil changes for customers.

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Five things to know when working on HID headlights

Set yourself up for success with high intensity discharge lighting systems.

What’s the best way to move tools about the shop?

There are a lot of ways to approach the business of servicing the car in front of you. Which one is king?

The best way to help customers find your auto repair shop

If your customers can’t easily find your location, hours, or contact information, you’ll clearly struggle to earn their business. Here is a tip to help.

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Should You Lubricate Spark Plugs Before Installing Them? (VIDEO)

Do you lubricate the threads on spark plugs before installing them? Should you? Pete Meier explains the finer points of spark plug lube application for best results and OE service procedure compliance.

Quiz: Can you prove how big of a car nerd you are?

Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it.

Does your shop handle performance work?

Here are a few things consider before taking on work that falls beyond the scope of repair or maintenance.

Ralph Nader inspired a vehicle safety revolution and all he got was a lousy bolt named after him

Door striker bolts became known as Nader pins after “Unsafe at Any Speed” caused a national uproar and led to the first FMVSS rules.

Before asphalt, automotive pioneers used the beach as their racetrack

Several speed records were once set on the beach of Cape May, New Jersey

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