A shop foreman who did it for a year gained some firsthand experience that might help you answer the question.
Is your shop ready for the 4-day work week?
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
I’ll gladly pay an independent shop more for a rush repair, and I’m not alone
Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.
Dash warning lights: feature or bug?
At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?
PSA: Check that cabin air filter
The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
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Misfire Cause–ASE Practice Questions (VIDEO)
Technician A is diagnosing a misfire. He states that a misfire is caused by a fault in the ignition system and that new plugs and coils will repair the problem. Technician B says that a misfire is detected when the ECM detects a variation in crankshaft speed.
What it’s like being a new tech in 2022 (VIDEO)
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”
It’s time to stop salting the roads
Aiming for bare pavement may prevent some accidents, but at tremendous costs to taxpayers, mechanics, and the environment.
Hacker plays “Doom” on farm tractor to raise awareness of right to repair
The right-to-repair issue is so pressing for farm equipment that someone hacked a tractor to draw attention to it.
Automakers borrow the worst thing from modern video games: microtransactions
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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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Check Engine Light On?
Grab a generic OBD-II scan tool and take these first steps to turn it off and keep it off.
Mechanics React: More horrors hidden behind “customer states” (VIDEO)
Wait, the horn blows every time you come off the brake? Nick and Lemmy observe this weird scenario and others from the internet.
Tool review: Milwaukee M18 Tire Inflator
This tool is like black licorice: you’re probably either going to love it or have no use for it whatsoever.
PSA: Your customers are probably parking incorrectly
The e-brake serves TWO important functions.
Mechanics React: There are a few missing symptoms on these ROs (VIDEO)
Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.
VIDEOS
The cheapest tool you can buy to turn more hours in a dead bay
Four reasons to buy a ½” breaker bar adapter.
The right way to apply PTFE tape (VIDEO)
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
A cheap bore scope is your best friend for prepurchase inspections
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.