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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...

  • Dec 19
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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Tips, Articles, Stories

Make Money by Taking the Time

"I think I have the quote here somewhere...." Every time I see someone...

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Rusty Light Sockets

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

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Info To Go

"It says so right here..." When you do an inspection and find items that...

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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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Quotes or Estimates

"Here, I'll write you up a quote on what it should cost for the repair."...

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Hubcap Woes

The day after I completed a 4 wheel brake job for this lady, she returned to...

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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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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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Control Your Coolant 2

Still a mess trying to drain a cooling system?  

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Customer Requests

What did the customer really want?... The counter should use a 'Customer...

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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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Corroded Probing

Piercing wires when you are testing sensors may allow moisture to attack the...

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