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Used Car Dealerships and Auction Vehicles

Most used car dealerships get a majority of their inventory from auctions. I have yet to mention it in any of my posts but I’m an automotive technician at a used car dealership/buy here-pay here dealership. If you are familiar with the business then you know that means I work on a lot of cars […]

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Automotive Education/Info Tool Review

Snap On Cordless Ratchet Smokes and Catches Fire!

Watch this Snap On cordless ratchet smoke! So, before I get started on this post about my experience with a smoking hot Snap On cordless 3/8 ratchet, I’m going to admit one thing. I’ve abused this old Snap On ratchet for several years. It is actually one on the ever shortening list of Snap On […]

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Automotive Tool Review

Icon Tools: Comparable to Snap-On or Better?

Icon sells wrenches and hand tools that compare to Snap-On Harbor Freight has been a staple among auto repair techs and DIY mechanics for decades. For many years, the tool supplier focused mostly on budget tools and affordable options. In an attempt to compete with tool trucks like Matco, Snap On and Mac Tools they are […]

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Education/Info

2007 Chevrolet Uplander Transmission… Problem?

I came across this picture from a few years ago. Shown is a photo of the transmission I removed from a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander that the taxi driver got stuck. It was the middle of the winter and apparently he tried to “rock” the vehicle out. Needless to say, all he did is destroy the […]

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Automotive Tool Review

Best Light for Working on Cars? Best Jump Starter? – The answer might surprise you.

What are the best lights for working on cars?    Snap-On, Snap-On. It’s all you see or hear in the world of professional auto technicians. From a branding stand point, Snap On Tools has a major foothold among technicians and even just DIY guys at home.   It seems that a vast majority of auto […]

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Education/Info

Welcome to Auto Repair and Tool Experts

Starting today, Auto Repair and Tool Experts will embark on a mission to keep you away from the Car Dealership or the local independent auto repair shop whose only mission is to take your hard earned money. The way we plan to do this is by offering you- the consumer- a resource to complete your […]