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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...

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Welcome to the Tool Room
Welcome to the Tool Room

This section should be interesting for everybody because...

  • Sep 08

Tips, Articles, Stories

New job for an old tool

Have a set of 10 inch slip joint pliers? This is a handy tool when doing...

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Corroded Probing

Piercing wires when you are testing sensors may allow moisture to attack the...

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Dex-Cool Antifreeze

As you have seen, all vehicle manufacturers have changed their antifreeze from...

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Analyzing Productivity

Productivity of a shop boils down to the total time it takes to create the...

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Econo Power Steering Flush Kit

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

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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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Suck it up.

Coolant spillage is inevitable in this business and pushing the spillage into...

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Customer Management

Customer Management A segment from Automotive Business Concepts By Bob Paff...

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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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Cheap Hose Cutters

An inexpensive tool for cutting hose.

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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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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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