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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...

  • Sep 10
Welcome to the Tool Room
Welcome to the Tool Room

This section should be interesting for everybody because...

  • Sep 08

Tips, Articles, Stories

Fusible Links: Your Answers

There are different styles of Fusible Links used in different industries, but...

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#%@* Trouble Lights

One problem with trouble lights is that the 'cage' never stays secure. When...

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Shop Supplies Will Cover It - NOT

Isn't everything included?.... Some shop owners feel that charging a customer for...

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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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Easy easy outs

Thanks to Eric from Perform-x for this tip. We've all had the issue of having to...

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Cleaning Bulb Sockets

Need to clean out corroded small bulb sockets?  From you're local hardware...

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If you Quote, You'll be Wrong

How often has a customer asked you for an estimate or a 'ball-park' quote...

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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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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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Cheap Hose Cutters

An inexpensive tool for cutting hose.

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Driveline Vibration

This guy ran over a mattress and decided to keep going. The ensuing jumble...

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Oops, I Priced it Wrong

"We're going to lose money again..." When generating an estimate for a job,...

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