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.
Their emergency shouldn’t be yours unless they pay a premium to fix it.
At what point does an icon completely fail to provide critical information to a motorist?
The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
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Patching a punctured tire is a common job, but are you up to date on the latest guidance for safe plug locations?
Is this what automotive enthusiasm looks like now?
Why not capitalize on easy, predictable service that’s almost never a rush job?
Stew’s Garage near Tacoma, Washington, offers DIYers access to lifts, tools and expertise, and it’s building a following.
“I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.”
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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.
Four reasons to buy a ½” breaker bar adapter.
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
Saving time and labor while giving PPI customers a clear picture.
