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This article deviates from my typical focus on "Automotive Tool" related topics, but I think it's important to realize the significant implications that electric vehicles (EVs) will have on our industry. While the level of environmental friendliness of EV's or "How Green are they really" can be subject to debate, there is no denying that EVs are leading the path we are heading down. As the world continues to embrace advanced technology, the automotive industry is rapidly evolvin …

Struts may be out of sight and out of mind for many customers, however, they are a crucial component of a vehicle's suspension system.  Struts are one of those things that are just out of sight and out of mind. Unless your customer comes in asking for a quote for some reason, has excessive scalping wear on their tires or is just getting bounced all over the road, they are unlikely to lay down several hundred dollars for strut replacement without some level of salesmanship. As a re …

Wise Auto Tools: While there are many practical uses for induction tools in automotive repair and reconditioning, there are also some more creative ways these tools have been used. One of the strangest uses of an induction tool is for removing dents from musical instruments. In one example, a professional saxophone repairman used an induction tool to remove a dent from a saxophone bell. By heating the metal in the area of the dent, he was able to soften the metal and gently massage the d …