What Is an Automotive Stethoscope?

a car mechanic wearing a white overall and checking the car engine with a stethoscope

There have been comparisons between the thought processes of a mechanic diagnosing a car and a doctor diagnosing a patient in casual conversation. We now recognize that a vehicle is a mechanical system with a finite number of known variables. At the same time, the human body is an intricate chemomechanical system … Read more

What Is a Car Battery Carrier?

a car mechanic is replacing the battery of a car with a car batter carrier

It is already time to change the car battery, but it isn’t easy to transport one from one location to another. Many people carry their car batteries in various ways, including carrying them on their shoulders, holding them by the handle, and holding them close to their chest. Most people believe this … Read more

What Is a Tite-Reach Tool?

a man repairing a machine using an extension wrench

Poor artisans may blame their tools, but try telling that to the man whose blowtorch-and-vise grip shenanigans resulted in another snapped-off bolt. The proper tool can mean the difference between satisfying frustration and doing work. Consider your most recent large project in the garage. Was it a new suspension, an engine swap, … Read more