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Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same

Cars have a backup cooling system—use it when the situation demands!

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New to the team but not new to the business (VIDEO)

A Master Technician and nationally known trainer joins the Shop Press family. Say hello to Pete Meier!

Square drive: make or buy before you need ‘em

Female metric square drive plugs were new to me. They might be to you, too.

Customer states truck was vandalized… Do you know what happened here? (VIDEO)

Each line item confirms it—cheating doesn’t pay.

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Betcha Haven’t Serviced the Tool You Use on Every Job

The most dangerous piece of equipment in a shop is often the most neglected.

Don’t let the grind of fixing cars wear down your love for ‘em

A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.

Torque wrench vs. torque stick for installing wheels (VIDEO)

What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?

A 3-minute video kept me from going ballistic over a $3,000 repair

Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.

Service writers vs. technicians (VIDEO)

Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.

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Time-Saving Tip for Bleeding Stubborn Brakes (VIDEO)

Some brake jobs can turn into headaches when small air bubbles get trapped within the caliper itself. To resolve the problem, you could pump the brakes over and over, or you could try this handy suggestion to free the air bubble and move on with the brake bleed process.