A shop foreman who did it for a year gained some firsthand experience that might help you answer the question.
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Service writers vs. technicians (VIDEO)
Examining the differences (and similarities) between these key roles in the automotive service industry.
EPA emergency action allows nationwide summer sales of E15 gasoline
Get ready for an increase in fuel system corrosion repairs on older vehicles and small engines.
What are the first mods repair professionals make to a vehicle? (VIDEO)
Car mods to do first: auto technicians’ favorites!
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Tire techs: Elevate your work with this one humble task
A set of tires is expensive. Make it special.
What do techs recommend for a “car crate?”
What are the essentials you recommend every motorist keep on board?
RIP iPod, the best way to listen to music in your car, maybe ever
Apple recently announced they are fully discontinuing the iPod, a product that is possibly the greatest way to listen to music in your car, ever.
VIDEO: (Spoiler within) Crimp or solder?
An unfair and unbalanced review of different ways to make electrical connections.
Where do you leave your hitch?
In the receiver? In the bed? On a shelf?
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Beyond the basics: best tools for auto repair DIYers and technicians (VIDEO)
The right tools will expand your capabilities and help you to tackle more advanced jobs, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
Windshield wipers have had a surprisingly messy evolution
There are literally thousands of wiper-related patents, stretching over a century, and we’re still looking to build better designs today.
Mechanics React: Can you diagnose a vehicle’s problem just from the sound? (VIDEO)
Nick and Lemmy, Dorman employees and mechanics, took a gander at a few internet videos and did their best at diagnosing via the Internet.
Quick tip for greasing clogged fittings
What to do if grease is going everywhere but where you want it.
Which type of salvage yard do you prefer?
There are more variables than you might think
VIDEOS
Right to Repair gains momentum in Maine
75,000 state residents agree that independent repair shops should have ready access to real-time vehicle data.
Tool review: ICON 3/8” ratchet
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
How to test and fix a car USB charger (VIDEO)
USB charging problems? Dorman’s experts explore specialized tools and provide handy tips for these increasingly common repairs.