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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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Mode $06 Articles and Info

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

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STUPID Mistakes that will make you feel better as a tech

Dumb Tech Stories from a Ford blog site many years ago. Names were removed to...

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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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Sticker Shock

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

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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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Fusible Links: Your Answers

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

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13 Biggest Hot Rod Crate Engines

Big in size, big in power, big in cost; these are a few of our favorite BIG crate...

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Customer Requests

What did the customer really want?... The counter should use a 'Customer...

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Good Jumpers

Quality jumper wires can be pricey......

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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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It's Not Brakes

Customer said it must be a bearing noise because it just happened.

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