On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?
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A few tips for ball joint removal
If you’re a budding technician, a few of these pointers might help ya during front end work.
Automotive professionals vs. popular auto myths! (VIDEO)
We assembled a list of common and confusing advice, then asked the gang to weigh in on some very questionable practices.
Five things to know when working on HID headlights
Set yourself up for success with high intensity discharge lighting systems.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Mechanic trivia: Which vehicle has a longer passenger side wiper blade? (VIDEO)
Almost every vehicle on the road has a longer wiper blade on the driver side. On older vehicles, you’ll also see two of the same size wipers working together. But can you think of any models that have the longer wiper blade on the passenger side?
Right to Repair gains momentum in Maine
75,000 state residents agree that independent repair shops should have ready access to real-time vehicle data.
Tool review: ICON 3/8” ratchet
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
How to test and fix a car USB charger (VIDEO)
USB charging problems? Dorman’s experts explore specialized tools and provide handy tips for these increasingly common repairs.
The best mechanic social media accounts to follow in 2023
13 of the most informative, interesting, and/or funny mechanic-related accounts on the socials
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Book review: “Pump and Circumstance”
A walk (or drive) through the history of gas and service stations.
How to find a good auto repair shop, according to actual repair professionals (VIDEO)
There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.
The worst cars are the best classrooms
They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
What are the sockets and wrenches you can do without?
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
The surreal appeal of steel wheels
Why does a set of steelies on the right vehicle hold such allure?
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TECHNICIAN CHALLENGE: Can you identify these dash lights? (VIDEO)
Think you know your dash lights? Shop Press contributors Keith, Miriam, Chris, and Greaser try their best to identify all kinds of lights, symbols, and indicators.
I’ll gladly pay an independent shop more for a rush repair, and I’m not alone
Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.
Dash warning lights: feature or bug?
At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?