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Not a Pry Bar or Punch: A Whole New Definition of Dirty

Why is it when you need to remove a center console, jellified soda residue is holding it in place tighter than the screws?

Tire and Wheel Service Equipment

Wheels and tires are changing and so is the equipment we use to service them. See how the latest equipment updates stack up.

Advertising Ideas for Your Auto Repair Shop

At some point, most shops need to advertise. Here are some ideas for the fall car care season.

Pumpkin spice latte
Can We Have Too Many Tools?

Like many technicians, after years in the field, I’m still trying to organize my tools.

Streamlining the Diagnostic Process

Why is it that one technician can take 20 minutes to diagnose a car and another may take a week?

Getting to Know Milwaukee Tool’s Glenn Wade

In our sister brand AMN’s popular 5 Minutes With… we meet Glenn Wade, director of sales for Milwaukee Tools.

Not a Pry Bar or Punch: Can We Have Too Many Tools?

Like many technicians, I try organize my tools, yet I still find myself looking for a way to make it better.

Not a prybar or punch
Drywall Pro’s Invention Becomes a Hit with Auto Painters

We love how inventive people are! Here’s a great story of someone who developed a tool auto repair techs can use too!

Drywall Pro’s Invention Becomes a Hit with Auto Painters
On the Job: Eye Protection

Most employees want to work in a safe manner. So why do these preventable eye injuries keep occurring?

Batteries: Cordless Tools Charge Ahead with Battery Technology

Chemistry defines a battery and modern cordless tools take advantage of the technology to achieve superior performance.

Working 9 to 5

We learn and expand our knowledge. We are challenged to be creative. We develop relationships with people.

Not a Pry Bar or Punch

This new column is written specifically for the auto technician, with a look at the lighter side of the job.