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The Stories Spark Plugs Have to Tell (VIDEO)

We don’t think much about spark plugs unless we think they’re the cause of a misfire concern, do we?

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How to install a brake cable slack eliminator (VIDEO)

If your parking brake is weak or not working at all, a stretched cable is usually the issue.

The seven words you never want to hear from a customer (and how to avoid them)

It’s your job to tell customers about warning signs and bad repairs.

Flip spare tires to make life easier for owners and techs (VIDEO)

From the factory with the spare’s valve stem pointing up, but you can flip it over and reinstall for easy checks and refills.

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Betcha Haven’t Serviced the Tool You Use on Every Job

The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.

Three tips from a lifelong parts professional to make sure you never get the wrong part

Follow these easy tips, and avoid these common mistakes, to help ensure you get exactly what you need the first time.

Gas vs. diesel (VIDEO)

Which fuel is right for your truck, gas or diesel?

Pre-purchase inspections: The easiest way to put additional money in your till?

Checking out vehicles for sale is a revenue builder that boosts customer confidence

Rats increasingly causing more car repairs, says New York Times

Causes include more New Yorkers buying cars, pandemic habit changes, and maybe soy-based wiring?

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Time-Saving Tip for Bleeding Stubborn Brakes (VIDEO)

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.