What causes brake noise?
A helpful video investigation of proper (and improper) torque wrench techniques and habits.
It’s much more than just Christine.
Just when you thought The Golden Rule was out of style, this independent repair shop and used car sales center proves otherwise.
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Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced everything from groundbreaking supercars to beloved city vehicles.
This surefire solution really stinks.
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
Your daily work is also a cruel automotive penalty.
Powerful tools—if you know how to use ‘em.
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Do you lubricate the threads on spark plugs before installing them? Should you? Pete Meier explains the finer points of spark plug lube application for best results and OE service procedure compliance.
You know what bump steer is. Where does it originate?
You don’t want to sell every job. Trust me.
When the pump automatically shuts off after filling a vehicle’s tank, many people are tempted to add a little more gas. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good, and the repair bills could add up quickly.
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
Putting up freight and pulling orders is more than busywork. It’s tuition.
Demagnetizers demystified.
You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.