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That ‘Old Car’ Smell

If the number of birthdays you’ve had has crested the half-century mark, it means you grew up riding around in cars from the ‘60s and ‘70s. This being the case with me, I remember them well. The styles and designs were all different and unique, but no matter how different they may have been, most

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Utilizing Fully Automatic A/C Equipment on Today’s Cars

As technology evolves, fully automatic A/C equipment becomes a greater necessity.

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View the TechShop Buyer’s Guide Today

With the instant power of the internet, a complete list of tool manufacturers and company information is at your fingertips.

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Brake Lathe Basics

Resurfacing drums and rotors is a machining process with its own specific guidelines.

Battery Chargers: Which one do you need?

Modern battery chargers adapt to diverse battery types and needs.

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Hollywood, Get it Right!

There have been plenty of movie mishaps overtime.

The Human Connection

The human connection beats self-checkout when it comes to understanding and helping in forgetful moments.

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When Your Digital is Dead: Reading Calipers and Micrometers

Need a refresher? Here’s a crash course.

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Don’t Forget the Basics

Every now and then, I get tunnel vision during diagnostics, and forget to think about the big picture.

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Finding A/C Leaks: Is Dye the Answer?

Electronic leak detectors are much more sensitive and accurate than they were years ago.

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Electrical Circuit Diagnostics

Your diagnostic approach needs to be well thought out, and it starts with your equipment.

What to do When Your Scan Tool Doesn’t Work

Getting an error message on your scan tool? Here are some tips to help you out.

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