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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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It's Not Brakes

Customer said it must be a bearing noise because it just happened.

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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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Free Mini-Honer

Need to hone or sand inside a small tube?  Try this. Open a cotter pin and...

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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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Make Money by Taking the Time

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

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Customer Requests

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

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To make more money, don't sell

"Hi, I like your shoes.... come on in." The biggest mistake shop owners and...

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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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TDC Tool

You can make your own tool to find true top dead center...

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13 Biggest Hot Rod Crate Engines

Big in size, big in power, big in cost; these are a few of our favorite BIG crate...

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Econo Power Steering Flush Kit

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

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Shopping for a Scanner

If you're in the market for a new scanner, read this first. Over the years I...

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