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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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Get Pumped

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

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Twelve Buckets for One Rad?

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

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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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Analyzing Productivity

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

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Control Your Coolant

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

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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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Econo Power Steering Flush Kit

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

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Fusible Links: Your Answers

There are different styles of Fusible Links used in different industries, but...

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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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Paper Clip Trick #2

Keep losing circuit backprobes? Here's a cheap alternative.

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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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Corroded Probing

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

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