Five-Step Diagnostic Strategy: Symptom, System, Component and Cause
By Dennis Ripple
Service writers love to write descriptions that raise more questions than they answer: “Noise when driving.” Be sure you are on the same page as the customer.
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The Rise of Hotshotting and Its Impact on the Trucking Industry
By Jack Shaw
Hotshotting has evolved from being a niche solution to an essential part of logistics. Learn what drives it, its challenges and future outlook in the freight industry.
Every Repair Lives or Dies by Nine Critical Decisions
By Pam Oakes
Skip one of these nine steps and the odds that the job goes from “fixed” to failed increases significantly, often guaranteeing a comeback.
Why Lab Scopes Matter in Today’s Diagnostic Practices
By Marion Posen
In this Q&A, industry experts share their expertise on lab scope diagnostics with practical tips for using in the shop.
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Industry ContributorHas Online Technician Training Become So Complicated No One Wants to Use It?
If the last decade was defined by every organization building its own training platform, the next should be about connecting them to avoid barriers for easy access.
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Industry ContributorClearing the Air on Diesel, DEF and Tampering
Emissions controls have added to the cost and complexity of diesel engines, but they also deliver considerable benefits.
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Industry ContributorAutomotive Sector Outlook for 2026 and What To Watch in the New Year
We continue to be bullish on the auto repair industry which will benefit from a robust used car market and an aging vehicle fleet. 
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