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PSA: Take a quick look at your punches and chisels (and be sure they’re ready for service)
Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!
The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans
There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.
A few tips for tow truck operators
Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
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Beyond the basics: best tools for auto repair DIYers and technicians (VIDEO)
The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
Godspeed, Pat
Pat Goss, arguably America’s most famous mechanic, has died.
Let’s bring back this tiny piece of archaic automotive technology
It’s a tiny step on the manufacturing line, but boy, drain plugs save mechanics a ton of time.
Break down ROs into three boxes
Help your customers prioritize their repairs and they’ll keep coming back.
Holistic healing works on cars, too
Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.
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Another specialty punch
There are many types of punches. There’s a reason for that.
Two reasons you should have a welder in your shop (and know how to use it)
Other than the obvious roles, there are other really, really good reasons you should have a welder in the shop.
Want to get kids interested in trades? Start with their school science fair.
To inspire the next generation of service technicians and tradespeople, start by getting their hands off their phones and onto building something cool.
This guide to being a mechanic-saboteur could teach you to be a better tech
The CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual can help mechanics both frustrate the enemy and think about being more effective in the shop.
7 things in Car Mechanic Simulator that will make a real mechanic’s eyes roll
How accurate is Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 to being a real mechanic? Let’s just say, not really, as any real mechanic can tell you.
VIDEOS
Let’s hear it for the mighty roach coach
In spite of the not-so-savory name, this ancillary piece of daily life in the shop is a beloved tradition in the automotive industry.
February Automotive Horoscopes
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
Could Tesla actually be making their vehicles less expensive to fix?
Elon Musk says Tesla Insurance is pushing automaker to simplify designs and increase parts availability.