Ratchet + Wrench

JULY 25, 2025

Alison Johnson July 25, 2025 6 min read As a young single mother , Robin Reneau scraped together money for three different cars in four years, all of which experienced major engine or transmission failure within two years. All she knew about cars was that she liked the ones with shiny paint, working radios, and air conditioning systems.

Management

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many older drivers and technicians fear that stopping and starting the engine will cause a shorter life for the battery, starter and engine. But the real fear is that the engine will not start again at a green light. These constant checks prevent the engine from being stopped and the battery not having the power to restart.

Engineering

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many older drivers and technicians fear that stopping and starting the engine will cause a shorter life for the battery, starter and engine. But the real fear is that the engine will not start again at a green light. These constant checks prevent the engine from being stopped and the battery not having the power to restart.

Engineering