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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

Something Gets Lost In The Translation

When you are acquiring information from a customer about a vehicle problem and...

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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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Perfect Test Leads

When you replace a block heater, save the electrical cord. It makes perfect test...

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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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Bad Fuses

Bad Fuses Thanks to Buck Neiraeth of Larry's Shell Auto Service in Tacoma for...

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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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Econo Power Steering Flush Kit

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

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Torque Angle vs Torque to Yield

Okay, let's talk about head bolts. A lot has changed over the years with...

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How long does the job take?

You get this question asked a lot. Some of you think that the customer will...

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Shopping for a Scanner

If you're in the market for a new scanner, read this first. Over the years I...

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Cleaning Bulb Sockets

Need to clean out corroded small bulb sockets?  From you're local hardware...

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Cheap Hose Cutters

An inexpensive tool for cutting hose.

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