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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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Connecting With Other Groups

The Automotive Service Industry is huge. But, when you think about it, we...

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Aim Into the Bowl

When draining a radiator with an old brass drain cock, you can control the...

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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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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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Mode $06 Articles and Info

The following is a list of articles and links related to the understanding and...

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Would you like a menu?

I don't care what the other guy said, this is what we charge.....

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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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Paper Clip Trick

(Try saying that three times)...

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Rusty Light Sockets

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

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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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Keep losing bolts?

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

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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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