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The Need for Clean Power During On-Vehicle Repairs

By Albin Moore This month, we feature a guest article, written by Mr. Albin Moore. Mr. Moore is owner of Big Wrench Repair, an ASE CMAT L1 technician, a frequent contributor to industry publications and forums and has 40 years of experience analyzing and fixing mechanical

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Will Cold Weather Spell Opportunity for Your Shop?

As we looked at the weather channel today, the headline read “Weekend Snowmaker,” and showed an expected storm about 800 miles wide. Like it or not, it appears fall is coming to an end. That means lower temps, snow and rough weather for batteries and the

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Troubleshooting Starter and Alternator Failures

We have always stressed the interconnectedness of the three key components of the electrical system: the battery, starter and alternator. These three components are interdependent, with a root problem in any one often manifesting itself through a symptom in another. This month, we are highlighting

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No Start Conditions Big and Small

Hondas and Chryslers and Fords, oh my! No-start issues come in all shapes and sizes, on all makes and models. In addition, they stem from a wide variety of root causes, making no-start diagnosis especially tricky. In this month’s, article we have gathered together a

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AGM Batteries and Electrical System Diagnosis

This is the next in a series of articles that survey the latest thoughts and trending topics within the realm of vehicle electrical and electronic service. As we attend shows and communicate with technicians and shops via the phone and email, one of the key

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Three Key Trends in Automotive

This month, we thought we’d take a look at a few key trends facing our industry and the implications of those trends for aftermarket service providers. All three of these trends have the potential to impact the shape, size and nature of aftermarket service opportunities,

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The Evolution of the Electrical System

This is the next in a series of articles that survey the latest thoughts and trending topics within the realm of vehicle electrical and electronic service. One current that has run through each installment is how quickly and dramatically vehicle electrical systems are changing. In

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Getting the Most from Battery Maintenance

Battery maintenance is a common topic here at Clore Automotive. We receive numerous calls and emails every month centered on this single subject. Questions range from What do I need? to How should I configure my specific set-up? to How often do I need to

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