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ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must

As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.

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Ranking the best fictional TV mechanics

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Better ops with SOPs

Why you should use standard operating procedures for customer communications.

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Fixing cracked plastic parts with a hot staple tool (VIDEO)

When plastic parts break, sometimes replacements can be prohibitively expensive or hard to find. Learn how to use a hot staple tool to salvage broken plastics for auto repairs and other projects.