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A little shop knowledge goes a long way. 🛠️

Check out this week's Tech Tip Tuesday!

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Some fasteners look familiar… until they’re not. 👀 A small detail can make a big difference in the shop.

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A quick change in focus can save you a whole lot of pain in the shop. 👀🔨

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Small leaks can lead to big frustrations in the shop. 🔧 This week’s Tech Tip Tuesday is all about keeping your air system reliable and your workflow moving.

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Solo in the shop doesn’t have to slow you down.

This week’s #TechTipTuesday is all about working smarter, not harder. 🔧

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#techshop #AutoRepair #MechanicLife #ShopTips #BrakeService #ToolsOfTheTrade #WrenchSmart

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Battery not holding up? 🔋

Eric walks through how to use a battery charger and why it matters more than you think.

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#FridayToolSchool #AutoRepair #CarMaintenance #BatteryTips #ToolTips #MechanicLife #ShopLife

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We sat down with the Tomorrow’s Technician editor to break down the must-have tools every entry-level tech needs to get started and actually succeed in the shop.

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#ToolTime #AutoTechnician #EntryLevelTech #TechnicianLife

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When the fastener won’t budge, it’s time to bring in a little extra muscle 💪🔧

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Eric dug up a vintage scan tool and turns out, it’s still a go-to for working on those ‘80s and early ‘90s rides. With a full set of OBD1 cables, this throwback tool proves some things never go out of style.

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Got a stubborn screw that just won’t cooperate? 🔧 We’ve got a simple fix for that 👇

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This is what happens when you take a tech’s eyesight away 😅🔧

Eric’s guessing tools blindfolded… results may surprise you.

Think you can do better?

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Happy Tech Tip Tuesday! 🔧 This one’s simple, but it can save your tools big time.

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Friday Tool School is here to help you learn:
🔧 what tools you actually need
🔧 how to use them the right way
🔧 how to fix common car issues

Follow along and start working smarter in your own garage.

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Put your skills to the test with TechShop’s monthly contests, Guess the Tool, Funny Bone, Close Encounters and more. Play along, submit your answer and you could score a $50 Amazon gift card!

#TechShop #Autoindustry #ShopLife #GuessTheTool #ShopGames

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Introducing Tech Tip Tuesday 🔧

Every week, we’re dropping quick, practical tips to help you work smarter, not harder in the bay. Stay tuned, your Tuesdays just got more useful!

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A quick look at TPMS service on a Toyota Tacoma, using the Tech 600 Pro to check sensor data and complete the job efficiently!

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TechShop’s on the ground in D.C. for the 2026 Matco Tool Expo! Eric climbs aboard one of the Matco tool trucks to see what’s inside. 👀

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When a tail light stops working, the answer is often in the wiring diagram. Eric walks through his diagnostic process on a Ford Explorer and tracks the issue down to an internal fault in the light assembly.

Check out how he found the problem and what it takes to fix it!

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Know a great mentor in the shop? The 2026 Mentorship Award recognizes industry pros shaping the next generation of technicians. Nominations open March 1st!

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Eric took Just Toolin’ to Detroit for Autel Academy ADAS training at the SEMA Garage. From ADAS fundamentals to calibration procedures and the latest equipment, the class covered it all. Check out a few highlights!

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