by Shop Press Staff | Oct 11, 2022
Tools help ya earn your bread, which is why most automotive technicians have more than a passing interest in them. What brands do you buy? What do you buy, and what do you expect the boss to provide? Do you run a tab on the tool truck? Two Dormanites hash some of...
by Shop Press Staff | Sep 27, 2022
Fire the parts cannon! Is shotgun diag ever acceptable? (VIDEO) Description Anyone who’s turned wrenches knows at least one “spray ‘n’ pray” technician. Just keep throwing parts at the car until the Check Engine light goes off, right? But...
by Shop Press Staff | Aug 2, 2022
Is that catalytic converter actually bad? (VIDEO) Description Diagnosing a catalytic converter isn’t always the most straightforward process simply because it’s so far downstream from other parts that affect its operation. You might watch this video and...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 19, 2022
VIDEO: (Spoiler within) Crimp or solder? Description The spoiler here is that Nick and Lem don’t solder much at all, so if you’re not a die-hard crimp aficionado, this might not be your favorite video. They’re pretty different mechanics working on very...