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.

It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
The Proving Grounds crew is back again for a new grudge match in the garage called The Mystery Box.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
Study for your ASE exams with this quick practice question.
Nick and Lemmy again try their darnedest at hip-shooting responses to Reddit questions.
Every mechanic manages their tool box differently, but these recurring characters seem to be in nearly every garage.
New analysis into proposed rule changes offers some thinking into the future of the auto repair industry if all new vehicles move to ZEVs.
Power transmission brawn starts with brains.
Shop Press is the news and idea hub for everything related to working on cars and trucks, focusing on repair, technology, and wrenching lifestyle. With interesting stories from around the world, features on creative people and solutions, and all kinds of other stuff that’ll make you use your mind and your hands.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
We’ve all heard the question that starts like this. So will you lend tools?
Fashion moves faster than block design, but trends still exist. What’s the next one?
Every mechanic has a story about a vehicle that was too nasty to work on. What’s your limit?
Do rising car prices portend rising service life?
Like corded phones, floppy disks and TVs with antennas, the Check Engine icon doesn’t make sense anymore. Let’s change it.
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.