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Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

A/C systems are evolving with new designs and refrigerants, making accurate diagnosis and repair more important than ever.

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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.

The $2.5 million man: hire the right manager for your shop if you want to run with the big dogs

Starting a shop and managing it to the big leagues require very different skills. Odds are you don’t have both, and that’s okay.

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Transfer cases: how to talk to your customers

You can’t sell what you don’t understand.

Holistic healing works on cars, too

Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.

Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues

Decreased emissions and other benefits do come with increased valve maintenance costs.

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.

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Five best car and truck tips from mechanics to non-mechanics (VIDEO)

Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.

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.

Detroit geology: all about Fordite, an automotive gemstone

It looks and sounds like a semi-precious stone, but it’s not. Fordite is a cool byproduct of the car manufacturing process.

Meet the best auto tech in the United States

*According to the first annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship, a new auto repair skills competition.

One guy designed the 20th century’s sexiest cars, logos and kitchen appliances

For his contributions to the look of early- to mid-20th century America, Raymond Loewy should be just as renowned as Frank Lloyd Wright and Carroll Shelby.