If you’re an experienced technician, you may feel as though you’ve seen everything, but don’t let your knowledge prevent you from learning more.
A recent J.D. Power study found that a few simple amenities in your service center’s lobby go a long way toward making your customers want to come back, but few businesses have them.
Exhaust work is straightforward and (I think) easy to understand. Here are some pointers for service techs to avoid comebacks when hanging pipe.
Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.
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.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
Elon Musk says Tesla Insurance is pushing automaker to simplify designs and increase parts availability.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
Learn to ID Miatas generation by generation like a pro (and from a pro!)
Autocare Haven uses donations and volunteers to subsidize service for vets, seniors, single parents and others.
A Shop Press ode to the unsung heroes taking calls, keys, and credit cards.
Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.
How to test for blown fuses in a car or truck | Fast and easy method
A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.
What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?
