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Learn Why You Should Never Skip Battery Isolation (VIDEO)

Description Tempted to skip battery isolation during a repair? Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how this essential step can protect you from serious injury while working on a vehicle. Related Videos

SLABs: Slow, Loud, and Bangin’

I love investigating specific subcultures, especially car subcultures. Doing so provides a unique lens through which to understand the complex dynamics of the broader society, including power, identity, defiance, and cultural change. Consider slab cars, for example....

Decreasing Circuit Resistance – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Description When the resistance of a circuit is decreased and voltage remains constant, what happens to current? What is the correct answer?A) It goes downB) It stays the sameC) It goes upD) It varies depending on the meter usedRelated Videos

Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this piece, we looked at Colin Chapman’s career up to the mid-60s. In this part, we’ll pick it up in 1965.Lotus wins the Indianapolis 500 In 1965, Chapman and Clark teamed up and made more racing history, this time across the pond at the Brickyard. Their...

How Often Should You Really Flush Coolant? (VIDEO)

Description How do you know when it’s time to flush coolant? Technicians may have different views on the subject, but Dorman Training Center instructor Pete Meier explains how using a test strip at every service is a surefire way to get an accurate picture of the...

Colin Chapman: The Philosopher of Motion (Part 1)

Car designers have a lot of brain synapses firing. Some designers are driven by the pursuit of beauty, while others are motivated by the pursuit of speed. Giorgetto Giugiaro, Marcello Gandini, and Battista Pininfarina, though responsible for cars that raced, were...

Maximum Voltage Reading – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Description Technician A is using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle. He notes a max reading of 17.2 volts has been recorded. Technician B says that the alternator has failed and is overcharging....

The Story of Dagmar Bumpers

If you’ve read my work here on Shop Press, you know I’m a sucker for chrome and mid-century automotive design. This week, I'd like to take a look at one of my favorite examples of that era: "Dagmar bumpers," the colorfully common slang used to describe the...

This Tool Makes Fuel Line Repairs So Much Easier (VIDEO)

Quick disconnect tools are a must for modern fuel, A/C, or transmission line jobs; no more fighting clips.

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What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?

What’s the Deal with DIP Switches? Aren’t They Just … Switches?

They may look simple, but these little toggles can enable powerful electronic versatility.

Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money

Why Your Shop Should Be Using Loaded Knuckles to Save Time and Money

Loaded knuckles streamline wheel bearing and suspension repairs to help shops boost efficiency and profitability.

Use the Little Radiator—and Have Customers Do the Same

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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Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

Air Conditioning Service Fundamentals – ASE Practice Question (VIDEO)

A/C systems are evolving with new designs and refrigerants, making accurate diagnosis and repair more important than ever.

Back Away from the Wrenches

Back Away from the Wrenches

“Drive it ‘til the wheels fall off” isn’t the safest decision. So when does it end?

The Misunderstood Ford 6.0

The Misunderstood Ford 6.0

Is the Ford 6.0-liter PowerStroke really worthy of its nickname, the “Sick-O?”

Side Business

Side Business

Don’t leave alternative vehicles on the sidelines.

Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit

Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit

The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.

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The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age

The JDM Class of 2001 Comes of Age

The Japanese Domestic Market performance car you’ve waited 25 years to drive is finally ready for legal export.

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)

Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.

The Only Thing Better Than Making Money Is Not Losing It

The Only Thing Better Than Making Money Is Not Losing It

A primer on spotting unprofitable jobs before they make it to a bay.

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 1)

Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.

Best of Shop Press 2025

Best of Shop Press 2025

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Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit

Power and Ground Testing on an Electrical Circuit

The first steps you should perform when something electrical doesn’t work right.

ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must

ADAS Repairs: Why Calibration Is A Must

As ADAS becomes standard on modern vehicles, post-repair calibrations are a critical safety and legal requirement for every shop.

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)

Sergio Pininfarina: Sculpting Speed and Beauty in Metal (Part 2)

Tracking Pininfarina’s career from the beginning to 1987.