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Commercials That Make Technicians and Dealers the Stars of the Show

Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.

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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.

What’s the best way to move tools about the shop?

There are a lot of ways to approach the business of servicing the car in front of you. Which one is king?

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Making custom coiled wire is easier than you think (VIDEO)

Coiled wire is a smart idea for adding service loops or mechanical strain relief on automotive electrical jobs or other projects.

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.

Why you should add a spring hook to your toolbox

It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.

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