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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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Perfect Test Leads

When you replace a block heater, save the electrical cord. It makes perfect test...

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He's Still On A Road Test?

Ever had the situation where, during a road test, the car died, you left your...

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Analyzing Productivity

Productivity of a shop boils down to the total time it takes to create the...

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Gasket Sealing

If a little sealant is good, then a lot must be better...I have always been...

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Econo Power Steering Flush Kit

Need a cheap but efficient way to flush power steering systems?

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Cooling Flush?

This guy comes in with his 2002 Jimmy and said it was idling a little rough....

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Free Mini Honer

Need to hone or sand inside a small tube?...

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How long does the job take?

You get this question asked a lot. Some of you think that the customer will...

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Stuck on a Job

One Saturday, I was working the floor alone and my wife was working the...

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Where is TDC?

Have a problem finding true TDC? On newer engines with no timing marks or...

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Where Is It?

Stupid customer hid the wheel lock key... You know how 'flipped out' a tech can...

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Keep losing bolts?

When changing pans or covers with many small bolts, it’s easy to lose one or...

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