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.
Repairing future failure points before they fail is a lucrative way to save your customers money, just like maintenance does.
Accessory belt drive evolution can provide some clues for the most efficient way to get a customer back on the road.
Although I love the look of chrome on cars, there are very good reasons why it’s not used much anymore.
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Technician A and Technician B are discussing ways to use fuel trim as a troubleshooting aid. Technician A says that fuel trims that are correcting for a lean condition at high RPM and load conditions indicates a problem in fuel delivery. Technician B says that this condition is caused by a vacuum leak.
You probably didn’t think you needed to mix fixing automobiles with reading astrological signs. We did. You’re welcome.
Co-founder of the famous car show writes Washington Post opinion piece calling for Congress to act.
Mary Walton’s 1997 look behind the scenes of the Ford Taurus shows the human side of car production.
Nick and Lemmy discuss the pros and cons of throwing parts at a problem.
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The commander-in-chief’s road transportation, from LBJ’s Lincoln Continental to “The Beast.”
Why not capitalize on easy, predictable service that’s almost never a rush job?
Stew’s Garage near Tacoma, Washington, offers DIYers access to lifts, tools and expertise, and it’s building a following.
“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.
Failing to perform these two vital service steps could cost time and money—or worse.
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.
