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If you look at the number of car thefts over the past 20 years you will see an alarming trend. Starting in 2006 vehicle thefts were declining at a constant rate as vehicle immobilizers became more common.
But in 2020, vehicle thefts start to increase. Part of bounce is that Kia/Hyundai deleted a chip in some keys, which caused these vehicles to be stolen at rates 10 times higher in 2023 than previously seen. But what sets this increase apart is how the...

BendPak announced that its Apex brand will now include two-post lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and accessories. New products include the AL9LC and AL10LC two-post lifts, AT26 and AT26A swing-arm tire changers, and AB24M and AB28 manual wheel balancers...

No matter whether you’re changing a belt for maintenance issues or a timing chain for running issues, you need to be careful when timing the engine, especially the camshaft and crankshaft.
Why? Well, most vehicles have variable valve timing. This allows the camshaft to move independently of the sprocket itself. If it is not properly locked down and in the correct position, chances are the camshaft could be out of phase with the phaser...

Amsoil Inc. has introduced the Non-Chlorinated Brake and Parts Cleaner.
The company says it effectively removes oil, grease, brake fluid and other contaminants from brake parts and automotive components; and that it requires no major disassembly and leaves no residue....