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.
Exhaust work is straightforward and (I think) easy to understand. Here are some pointers for service techs to avoid comebacks when hanging pipe.
Lubricant? More like lubri-can. A very cheap staple of most shops, I’ve learned to use it in a few unconventional ways.
Failing to perform these two vital service steps could cost time and money—or worse.
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Here are some outlandish—and not so outlandish—examples of mechanic and dealership TV commercials.
The right-to-repair issue is so pressing for farm equipment that someone hacked a tractor to draw attention to it.
Over-the-air (OTA) microtransactions could be seen as a benefit to customers, but lack of communication thus far is not creating that perception.
The Polaris Slingshot and eight other vehicles that make you ask, “What’s the deal with that?”
Wait, the horn blows every time you come off the brake? Nick and Lemmy observe this weird scenario and others from the internet.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
Any technician will have a few files in the toolbox for material removal jobs. But are you using these tools with the correct technique?
The e-brake serves TWO important functions.
Nick and Lem take a peek at what’s rolled into bays around the country and give their (unrequested) opinions on things.
Follow these easy tips, and avoid these common mistakes, to help ensure you get exactly what you need the first time.
Which fuel is right for your truck, gas or diesel?
A local automotive event is the cure for whatever car doldrums you’re in.
What tools do you trust when installing wheels on a vehicle? The trusty torque wrench, or the straightforward torque sticks? Or maybe both?
Here’s 4 reasons you should consider putting them to work at your shop.
