13 Biggest Hot Rod Crate Engines
Big in size, big in power, big in cost; these are a few of our favorite BIG crate...
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
The Automotive Aftermarket is a dominant industry here in...
Welcome to the Tech Center
Welcome to the Tech Center. Servicing and repairing vehicles...
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Tools Explained
(I'm not sure where this originated but Eric from Perform-x sent it and I just had...
Package price vs. parts and labor.
"Can you reduce your labor because I'm a nice guy?"
If you Quote, You'll be Wrong
How often has a customer asked you for an estimate or a 'ball-park' quote...
Torque Angle vs Torque to Yield
Okay, let's talk about head bolts. A lot has changed over the years with...
Suck it up.
Coolant spillage is inevitable in this business and pushing the spillage into...
Shopping for a Scanner
If you're in the market for a new scanner, read this first. Over the years I...
What's Going On With This Economy?
What's going on out there? Shops are closing down left, right and center....
Where Is It?
Stupid customer hid the wheel lock key... You know how 'flipped out' a tech can...
Perfect Test Leads
When you replace a block heater, save the electrical cord. It makes perfect test...
Analyzing Productivity
Productivity of a shop boils down to the total time it takes to create the...
Shop Things To Do
Everyone in the shop, except you, knows what's broken and what needs...
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