Mechanics

It can be challenging to find a mechanic or auto repair shop that you can trust. By using these simple tips, you'll be able to get your car repaired at a quality shop without feeling like you've been ripped off.

This article will explore signs and symptoms of a bad heater core in your car, from fog and drips to funny smells in the cabin, no heat in the cabin, or the engine overheating.

Nine in ten women believe they are treated differently at auto-repair shops than their male counterparts. These six tips can help protect a woman against fraudulent auto repairs.

Driving in the cold? You’ll want to know how to defrost a frozen fuel nozzle if you own or manage a gas station where temperatures get below zero. Let's learn how so that you're never caught off guard.

Buying a used brake lathe? Start here and learn from a brake lathe re-builder to save you money and time.

Simple, easy-to-understand, proven methods on how to earn the highest salary as an automotive technician without stealing from the customer.

To start a successful auto repair shop, you need to enjoy dealing with people in general. It's great if you enjoy the mechanical work, but if you intend to grow, you will need to learn to market your business.

The right wheel balancer for your auto shop will improve your profit on tire balancing.

FMC has been making great brake lathes as well as a wide range of other automotive equipment for many years, starting with the early 600 series. FMC became a very reliable, accurate unit.

Ammco have been making high quality brake lathes for a very long time, without needing to change the basic design. Buying spare parts even for a 40-year-old model is a breeze!

Starting a workshop business or auto repair shop can be very profitable if you get the basics right.

A 22-year veteran of the industry provides techniques for finding reliable and honest auto repair for people who are NOT mechanical. If you know what to look for, you can find a safe place to take your car, or at least drastically improve the chances of having a positive experience.