We’ve all heard the expression “buy once, cry once,” and for some auto parts, those are words of wisdom. For others, it might be an unnecessary expense.
Buy once, cry once: Auto parts that are worth the extra cost (VIDEO)
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Add or Delete These Simple Parts to Help Customers Save Money
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Maine voters approve ballot measure requiring automakers to share diagnostic system access
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Thread repair for mechanics: an incomplete guide to essential products and procedures
Proper tooling and techniques are critical to repairing threads—and if you’re a mechanic, neither are marketed well to you.
The one part of the car you’ll never install for a customer
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Crank fasteners are often a real pain to remove. Mechanics with expensive impact wrenches and large breaker bars struggle to remove them—but there’s a better way.
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Unless you’re a professional mechanic or a hardcore DIYer, I suggest you focus on building memories instead of a car.
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Under what conditions would the EGR system be expected to be operational? We have the correct answer.