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Where Is It?

Where Is It?

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"The stupid customer hid the wheel lock key". Yes, you do know how 'flipped out' a tech can get when the vehicle's alarm goe...

Mr. Customer, You're Fired

Mr. Customer, You're Fired

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Whoa! You're not serious..... Yes, you can fir...

The Plus of Shop Meetings

The Plus of Shop Meetings

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How many of you have monthly shop meetings wi...

Would you like a menu?

Would you like a menu?

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I don't care what the other guy said, this is w...

To make more money, don't sell

To make more money, don't sell

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"Hi, I like your shoes.... come on in." The bi...

Tech tips & Articles

Seized Cotter Pins

Seized Cotter Pins

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Have you ever had a problem with seized cotter pins in tie rods and ball joints?...

Water Pump Testing

Water Pump Testing

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Is the pump impeller really working?..... You...

I'm Too short

I'm Too short

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When doing some under hood work on a pickup or ...

Depress, Don't Get Depressed

Depress, Don't Get Depressed

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 Open lines during a brake job is so messy...

But all I did was disconnect the battery

But all I did was disconnect the battery...

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Does the pre - '95 vehicle run bad after disc...

Tool tips, Articles

Mode $06 Data, A Real Diagnostic Tool (Part Two)

Mode $06 Data, A Real Diagnostic Tool (Part T...

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From Part One of this article, it's pretty clear how Mode $06 data can be a critical part of your diagnostic procedure when l...

Paper Clip Trick

Paper Clip Trick

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(Try saying that three times)...

New job for an old tool

New job for an old tool

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Have a set of 10 inch slip joint pliers? This ...

Tools Explained

Tools Explained

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(I'm not sure where this originated but Eric fr...

Easy easy outs

Easy easy outs

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Thanks to Eric from Perform-x for this tip. We...

Real stories

Sticker Shock

Sticker Shock

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Quite a few years ago, I was managing the Speedy Muffler in Kelowna when a young couple came in to have the car checked out. ...

Stuck on a Job

Stuck on a Job

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

Sometimes you're a hero

Sometimes you're a hero

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A tow truck drove in one day, with an Olds 88 i...

Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

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A complaint was received, a few years ago, by t...

Cooling Flush?

Cooling Flush?

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This guy comes in with his 2002 Jimmy and said ...

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