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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

Tools Explained

(I'm not sure where this originated but Eric from Perform-x sent it and I just had...

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Keep losing bolts?

When changing pans or covers with many small bolts, it’s easy to lose one or...

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Aim Into the Bowl

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

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No Moisture in This Cap

A few years ago, this customer comes in with his 1972 Camaro. He said he got...

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Get Pumped

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

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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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Stuck on a Job

One Saturday, I was working the floor alone and my wife was working the...

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Connecting With Other Groups

The Automotive Service Industry is huge. But, when you think about it, we...

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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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Package price vs. parts and labor.

"Can you reduce your labor because I'm a nice guy?"

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Hubcap Woes

The day after I completed a 4 wheel brake job for this lady, she returned to...

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