This seemingly-impolite question can defuse tense situations in the shop or auto parts store.

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Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
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.
Auto care news and advice you can use.
It isn’t the “registration and insurance card box,” after all.
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Power transmission brawn starts with brains.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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Our photographer Mike Apice was recently visiting a Dorman facility in Portland, Tennessee, when he stopped in to a small repair shop in nearby Cross Plans. Here’s a look inside.
My new Explorer ST goes like a scalded dog. Ford’s Performance Driving School taught me how to avoid getting bitten.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
Elon Musk says Tesla Insurance is pushing automaker to simplify designs and increase parts availability.
Driving around with a bunch of snow on top of your vehicle is not only unsafe, but also illegal in many places