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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...

  • Apr 08
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

Package price vs. parts and labor.

"Can you reduce your labor because I'm a nice guy?"

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Fuses Don't Blow

Bulletin: Fuses not blowing causing fires There are vehicle fuses that do not...

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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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Don't Buy Your Customers

Are you so insecure that you feel that you have to negotiate for the job?  I...

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Messy Drawers

Are your pliers piled up in a drawer. Eric from Perform-X Auto came up with a...

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10 Quick Marketing Tips

From JMC Equipment, here are some great shop marketing tips we can all use....

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Torque Angle vs Torque to Yield

Okay, let's talk about head bolts. A lot has changed over the years with...

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Rusty Light Sockets

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

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What's Going On With This Economy?

What's going on out there? Shops are closing down left, right and center....

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Built to Meet or Exceed OE Specs

" Built To Meet Or Exceed OE Specs." Don't believe...

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Perfect Test Leads

When you replace a block heater, save the electrical cord. It makes perfect test...

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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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