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November Automotive Horoscopes
Aries: You’ve been stubborn lately, but that’s not always profitable, especially with diag work. You’ve been footloose and fancy-free, doing whatever you want. That has to stop due to financial constraints. Deal with your unresolved monetary issues; the shop’s success...
Ranking the best fictional TV mechanics
TV and automobiles were both major forces in America in the mid- to late-20th century, so it’s perhaps no surprise that mechanics are regular characters throughout the history of television. But which ones are the best? Let’s find out with this completely unscientific...
Jeep Spotter’s Guide (VIDEO)
Jeep Spotter’s Guide (VIDEO) Description If you can’t tell DJs (2WD variant of the CJ) from PJs (the clothes you wear to bed), this is the video for you. Watch as Nick quickly walks you through identifying features of the Jeep. He covers the major...
Quiz: Can you prove how big of a car nerd you are?
Is your brain filled with automobilia obscurity? Prove it by answering these questions pulled from the minds of the Shop Press editorial team. Complete this progression: numpside, dentside, bullnose Bricknose OBS Squarebody Fourth-gen What digit comes next in this...
Before asphalt, automotive pioneers used the beach as their racetrack
If your idea of Jersey beach towns comes from “Jersey Shore,” Cape May is not that. As opposed to the ride-filled boardwalks of Ocean City or Wildwood or the casinos of Atlantic City, Cape May is a much more laid back, family-oriented shore destination. I recently...