If you’re still using torque sticks and impact power to install lug nuts and lug bolts, it’s time to reconsider.

The hardest job in an automotive shop might just be that of the service writer. Taking heat from the boss, the techs, and the customers isn’t easy. That the role is for dynamic individuals becomes apparent quickly when considering the tasks that make up the job. Watch as Nick, Chris, and Lem talk through their own experiences selling service in this week’s Shop Press video.
Need a smooth finish on a part you’re cleaning up with a file? Lemmy shows how draw filing can achieve a clean result with a totally different method of holding a traditional file.
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.
Want to make your vehicle last? Not sure how to talk to a shop about car repairs? Nick and Lemmy offer their five top recommendations.
Ready to grow your shop’s business with fleet maintenance, service and repairs?
Do you have a toolbox ready to go for repairs on the road? What do you keep in it?
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