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Bridging the past and present: Totten Tire may be Birch Run’s best kept secret in tires

Tire Review Magazine

The single-location shop, which was founded in 1969 and currently performs a sales mix of 60% tires and 40% vehicle service, has always been able to draw the business it needs to keep busy, keep customers happy, and keep true to its roots. So, I came back to work around 2001, and in 2003 I started buying shares, purchasing so many a month.”

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Toyota Tacoma Parts: Upgrading Your Truck

The Mechanic Doctor

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Toyota Tacoma is a popular midsize pickup truck that has been in production since 1995. Toyota Tacoma owners take pride in their vehicles and want to keep them running smoothly for as long as possible. The brand of the Toyota Tacoma parts is also important.

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What Coolant Does My Car Need? (+Why Not to Go By Color)

RepairSmith

By the way, even electric vehicles use coolant, but to cool the battery, not the car engine. If you need to change your coolant but don’t know which one to use, here’s what you can do: Check the vehicle handbook first. Older vehicles (possibly from 2001 and prior) will probably use IAT coolant. How Do Cars Lose Coolant?

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5 Painful Chevy Blazer 4WD Problems (+Reliable Solutions)

RepairSmith

Here’s what you can do about it: Check the locking hubs: If there’s a problem with engaging or disengaging the locking hubs, your vehicle can’t switch between 4WD and 2WD. You can try refilling the fluids or having a mechanic disassemble the transfer case to identify and fix the issue.

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5 Painful Chevy Blazer 4WD Problems (+Reliable Solutions)

RepairSmith

Here’s what you can do about it: Check the locking hubs: If there’s a problem with engaging or disengaging the locking hubs, your vehicle can’t switch between 4WD and 2WD. You can try refilling the fluids or having a mechanic disassemble the transfer case to identify and fix the issue.

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A global skills shortage that could see some of the most iconic vehicles in history lost

Lyons Garages

The heritage skills required to maintain these vehicles, which in the past have gone down from one generation to the next, are at risk of being lost. The historic vehicle industry has grown significantly and is now worth more than £5.5billion in the UK, and although staff numbers have risen to 34,900, their average age is 42.

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What Impact Have the New Gen 7 NASCAR Cars Had on the Actual Racing?

The Mechanic Doctor

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics NASCAR’s world is an ever-evolving landscape. While performance and safety are paramount, there’s also a strategic angle to how these vehicles are conceived. Advanced Mechanics The core of any racing car is its mechanical infrastructure.

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