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Understanding the Start-Stop System in New Cars

When did Start-Stop technology become popular? According to CarProUsa, the start-stop system technology we see in late model vehicles in the United States was actually first debuted way back in 1983. Volkswagen was the first car with a start-stop technology system but VW’s version wasn’t entirely the same as what we see in 2023.  It was […]

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Do ASE Certified Technicians Make More Money?

Do ASE Certifications help techs make more money?    It’s been a debate around automotive shops for decades. Some people claim that certifications are important while others will tell you having them is essentially useless. Therefore- especially for new techs starting out in the automotive field, it’s important to ask if ASE certified mechanics make […]

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Best Resources For Automotive Wiring Diagnostics

Wiring issues are harder than ever to diagnose At one point, just about anyone could figure out the wiring on their car or truck. It was a simple two or three wire system and tracing them was fairly easy. In 2023, every electrical feature of an automobile is connected by a module. Each module uses […]