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.
There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.
They don’t build ‘em like they used to, and that’s a shame.
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
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You can’t beat it. Well, actually, you can.
Watch the Dorman mechanics watch videos. It’s better than it sounds, we promise.
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?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Chances are you’re going to have a Pavlovian response when seeing one of these vehicles.
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.
Let’s watch the most creative and crazy sports involving four (and two) wheels on YouTube.
When released from captivity, these things will give ya a case of the spins.
The Proving Grounds crew is back again for a new grudge match in the garage called The Mystery Box.
CRASH Jewelry uses real fenders, doors and hoods from high-end vehicles to make cuffs, earrings, necklaces and more.
It’s up to you to tell them why.
