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Automotive/Medical Industry Partnerships Nothing New

These improvements to the iron lung machine were small but impactful.

Hearing Is Believing

I love technology and completely understand the value of this technology and the vital investment in scan tools, scopes and telematics, but I also value watching a trained maestro wave his wrench and use his God-given ears to lean in to diagnose a problem.

Getting Involved To Nurture The Next Generation of Techs

Rather than looking for a senior technician, how about bringing in one of these recently graduated techs? The good ones will demonstrate that they are eager to learn. You may find that one of their previous employers put a broom in their hand rather than a repair order, so you could be their lifeline to a long and thriving career.

30 Habits Of Professional Mechanics

If you’re one of these people questioning whether you’re really meant for this profession, here are some unmistakable signs you’re a dyed-in-the-wool professional mechanic whether you like it or not.

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Are We The Underdogs of The American Economy, or Are We The Foundation?

The auto care industry is an economic underdog. But if you look a little closer, it’s been a cornerstone of growth through the good times and the bad.

What I learned From A Repo Man

One of my guilty pleasures in life is YouTube, where anyone with a computer can create their own channel. It might be a guy living out of a motorhome and driving cross-country or a car detailer with OCD, but once I find something that peaks my interest, I will “binge” watch all their videos on

Directions: Parts Cabinet Potential

When I was a small child, I spent weekends at my grandfather’s Chevron station in Denver. I remember the row of brightly colored cabinets and special displays he had for parts. There were cabinets for light bulbs, brake pads, bearings and many more parts that I have since forgotten. Typically, these cabinets were given to

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