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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...

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Tips, Articles, Stories

Sticker Shock

Quite a few years ago, I was managing the Speedy Muffler in Kelowna when a...

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Quotes or Estimates

"Here, I'll write you up a quote on what it should cost for the repair."...

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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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Mode $06 Articles and Info

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

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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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Stuck on a Job

One Saturday, I was working the floor alone and my wife was working the...

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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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Keep losing bolts?

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

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Rotate Tires to Where?

How many cars today come equipped with bias tires? The answer is 'None'. Then...

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#%@* Trouble Lights

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

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Customer Management

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

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