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Made In China?

Made In China?

On the front line, we’ve always complained about cheap offshore parts. Then, too, who cares anymore? A part is a part. So cheaper is better, right? Oh really? It wasn't that long ago that we lived...

We are at the Core of the Automotive Aftermarket
We are at the Core of the Automotive Aftermarket

The Automotive Aftermarket is a dominant industry here in...

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Welcome to the Tech Center
Welcome to the Tech Center

Welcome to the Tech Center.  Servicing and repairing vehicles...

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Welcome to the Link Library
Welcome to the Link Library

Simple, Direct, and Quick  Here's where we index and...

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Welcome to the Tool Room
Welcome to the Tool Room

This section should be interesting for everybody because...

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Rusty Light Sockets

Need to clean out corroded small bulb sockets?   From a local hardware store,...

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

Here are a couple of signs that could avoid some serious issues.  

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Good Jumpers

Quality jumper wires can be pricey......

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Package price vs. parts and labor.

"Can you reduce your labor because I'm a nice guy?"

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Are You Still Using a Compression Tester?

How many of you are still using a compression tester to diagnose a rough...

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Bad Fuses

Bad Fuses Thanks to Buck Neiraeth of Larry's Shell Auto Service in Tacoma for...

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New job for an old tool

Have a set of 10 inch slip joint pliers? This is a handy tool when doing...

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Customer Management

Customer Management A segment from Automotive Business Concepts By Bob Paff...

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Mode $06 Data; A Real Diagnostic Tool (Part One)

We buy the latest and greatest scanner in hopes that it will save us hours of...

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Connecting With Other Groups

The Automotive Service Industry is huge. But, when you think about it, we...

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Sometimes you're a hero

A tow truck drove in one day, with an Olds 88 in tow. The driver and owner get out...

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What's Going On With This Economy?

What's going on out there? Shops are closing down left, right and center....

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