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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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Tips, Articles, Stories

Twelve Buckets for One Rad?

Still a mess trying to drain a cooling system?   Check with your parts or tool...

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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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Something Gets Lost In The Translation

When you are acquiring information from a customer about a vehicle problem and...

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Free Mini Honer

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

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Shop Things To Do

Everyone in the shop, except you, knows what's broken and what needs...

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No Moisture in This Cap

A few years ago, this customer comes in with his 1972 Camaro. He said he got...

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You want how much?

Pre-discounting can paint you into a corner.... Never assume the customer will...

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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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Cooling Flush?

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

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Get Pumped

Running an oil pump without the engine running....

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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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Hubcap Woes

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

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