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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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Tips, Articles, Stories

Mode $06 Data, A Real Diagnostic Tool (Part Two)

From Part One of this article, it's pretty clear how Mode $06 data can be a...

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He's Still On A Road Test?

Ever had the situation where, during a road test, the car died, you left your...

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Driveline Vibration

This guy ran over a mattress and decided to keep going. The ensuing jumble...

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Compression test in 15 seconds

For those of you who are doing cylinder compression tests the old way with a...

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Fusible Links: Your Answers

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

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#%@* Trouble Lights

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

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Customer Requests

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

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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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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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Control Your Coolant

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

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Cooling Flush?

This guy comes in with his 2002 Jimmy and said it was idling a little rough....

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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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