{"id":71108,"date":"2022-08-02T14:55:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T21:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=71108"},"modified":"2024-10-17T20:13:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T03:13:45","slug":"tiktok-auto-repair-hacks-genius-or-craziness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tiktok-auto-repair-hacks-genius-or-craziness\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok Auto Repair Hacks: Genius or Craziness?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Are you tired of watching TikTok videos of people dancing around in their kitchens? Then, you might want to start clicking on some of the automotive repair videos to make your feed more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you do, remember, we&rsquo;re talking about TikTok here, and you shouldn&rsquo;t take every video seriously. Many of the posts you&rsquo;ll find are clearly for entertainment purposes only. Still, if you look hard enough, you can find some decent auto repair tips and hacks through the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, we&rsquo;re going to take a look at ten TikTok auto repair videos&mdash;and you can decide which ones are genius and which are craziness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Silly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all of the posts on TikTok, the videos on this list are a mix of everything from good advice to utter silliness. One thing all of these hacks have in common, though, is that they&rsquo;re good for curing a severe case of boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Unique Take on Hose Clamp Removal <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tension-style hose clamps can be a pain to hold and compress while removing a hose. In this video, you&rsquo;ll find a unique workaround to that timeless mechanic&rsquo;s dilemma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@joshiez900\/video\/7120248064132042030\" data-video-id=\"7120248064132042030\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@joshiez900?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@joshiez900\">@joshiez900<\/a> <p>Use it on all kinda clamps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanic\">#mechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/techtip?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#techtip\">#techtip<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/honda?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#honda\">#honda<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechaniclife?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechaniclife\">#mechaniclife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanicsoftiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanicsoftiktok\">#mechanicsoftiktok<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/technician?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#technician\">#technician<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7120248044821482283?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Joshie\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Joshie<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramen Noodle Body Work <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have a bunch of ramen noodles left over from the beginning of the pandemic? Maybe now you can put those cheap meals to use, repairing your car. Then again, maybe not. Watch the video and decide for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bananalovesyoutoo\/video\/6965954873527389445\" data-video-id=\"6965954873527389445\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bananalovesyoutoo?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@bananalovesyoutoo\">@bananalovesyoutoo<\/a> <p>She used RAMEN to fix her CAR? &#129327; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/carcommunity?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#carcommunity\">#carcommunity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/carrepair?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#carrepair\">#carrepair<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fixedit?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#fixedit\">#fixedit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#fyp\">#fyp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/foryou?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#foryou\">#foryou<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/foryourpage?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#foryourpage\">#foryourpage<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/hack?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#hack\">#hack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ramen?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#ramen\">#ramen<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tiktok\">#tiktok<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/duet?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#duet\">#duet<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/viral?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#viral\">#viral<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-6965954796218108678?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Anna Rothfuss\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Anna Rothfuss<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One of the Many Uses for Zip Ties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Breaking an electrical connector is a bummer, but if you have a zip tie handy, you might not be completely out of luck.  Watch this video to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@krisbuchowicz\/video\/7047514307600583982\" data-video-id=\"7047514307600583982\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@krisbuchowicz?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@krisbuchowicz\">@krisbuchowicz<\/a> <p>All time favorite trick &#128076; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/sparkplug?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#sparkplug\">#sparkplug<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/connector?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#connector\">#connector<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ziptie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#ziptie\">#ziptie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cartok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#cartok\">#cartok<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktokcars?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tiktokcars\">#tiktokcars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tiktokmechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tiktokmechanic\">#tiktokmechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/carcommunity?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#carcommunity\">#carcommunity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/toyota?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#toyota\">#toyota<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7047514225039870767?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Kris Buchowicz\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Kris Buchowicz<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brake Line Removal with Less Fluid Loss  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing a brake line to replace a caliper can be a messy job. Maybe, just maybe, an old valve stem can prevent brake fluid loss and help make the repair more tolerable, as this video demonstrates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@carls_garage\/video\/7100709453015584043\" data-video-id=\"7100709453015584043\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@carls_garage?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@carls_garage\">@carls_garage<\/a> <p>Follow for more Mechanic Tips if the Day! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanic\">#mechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanictips?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanictips\">#mechanictips<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/automotive?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#automotive\">#automotive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tricks?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tricks\">#tricks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tips?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tips\">#tips<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/autorepair?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#autorepair\">#autorepair<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/brakejob?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#brakejob\">#brakejob<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanichacks?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanichacks\">#mechanichacks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/lifehack?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#lifehack\">#lifehack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/carguys?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#carguys\">#carguys<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cars?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#cars\">#cars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/repair?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#repair\">#repair<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/howto?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#howto\">#howto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/diy?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#diy\">#diy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/doityourself?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#doityourself\">#doityourself<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/carvideos?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#carvideos\">#carvideos<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/reels?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#reels\">#reels<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/repairshop?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#repairshop\">#repairshop<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7100709436225899306?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Carl&rsquo;s Garage\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Carl&rsquo;s Garage<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yet Another Way to Use Zip Ties <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;ve all stripped the threads in a bolt hole once or twice. In a pinch, you might be able to fix the problem with a zip tie, though it doesn&rsquo;t seem like a good long-term solution. Watch this video to decide for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@doms_boostin\/video\/6977748865327942918\" data-video-id=\"6977748865327942918\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@doms_boostin?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@doms_boostin\">@doms_boostin<\/a> <p>quick fix tech tip &#128578; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/techtip?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#techtip\">#techtip<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/dieselmechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#dieselmechanic\">#dieselmechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ziptie?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#ziptie\">#ziptie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/JuntosImparables?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#JuntosImparables\">#JuntosImparables<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#fyp&#12471;\">#fyp&#12471;<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-6977748696343677702?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; doms_boostin\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; doms_boostin<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get to Know the Ten Modes of OBD II<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a tip that might appeal to more advanced DIYers with an OBD II scan tool. If you don&rsquo;t know the ten modes of OBD II, this video will help you get familiar with the concept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@masterautotraining\/video\/7059794616798940462\" data-video-id=\"7059794616798940462\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@masterautotraining?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@masterautotraining\">@masterautotraining<\/a> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/today?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#today\">#today<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/obdii?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#obdii\">#obdii<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#fyp\">#fyp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#fyp&#12471;\">#fyp&#12471;<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Monkeys-Spinning-Monkeys-6746993352891189249?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; Monkeys Spinning Monkeys &ndash; Kevin MacLeod &amp; Kevin The Monkey\">&#9836; Monkeys Spinning Monkeys &ndash; Kevin MacLeod &amp; Kevin The Monkey<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screwdriver Plus Wrench Equals More Leverage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered why your screwdriver has a hexagonal-shaped handle? This video provides an unofficial yet handy answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gorillapatester\/video\/7111445399012969771\" data-video-id=\"7111445399012969771\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gorillapatester?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@gorillapatester\">@gorillapatester<\/a> <p>So thats why thats shaped like that &hellip;. &#129299;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanic\">#mechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/tip?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#tip\">#tip<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/trick?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#trick\">#trick<\/a> of the day<\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Born-to-Be-Alive-The-Original-6703191821016631297?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; Born to Be Alive &ndash; The Original &ndash; Patrick Hernandez\">&#9836; Born to Be Alive &ndash; The Original &ndash; Patrick Hernandez<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gotta Love Scotty <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scotty Kilmer, the famous YouTuber, is on TikTok now&mdash;need we say more? Check out this video of Scotty discussing a classic mechanic&rsquo;s tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@scottykilmerofficial\/video\/6906668626800119045\" data-video-id=\"6906668626800119045\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@scottykilmerofficial?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"@scottykilmerofficial\">@scottykilmerofficial<\/a> <p>Hack that will get your car to start one more time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/scottykilmer?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#scottykilmer\">#scottykilmer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cars?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#cars\">#cars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mechanic?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#mechanic\">#mechanic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/starter?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#starter\">#starter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/hack?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#hack\">#hack<\/a><\/p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-6906668645770955526?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"&#9836; original sound &ndash; Scotty Kilmer\">&#9836; original sound &ndash; Scotty Kilmer<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Delicate Work Surfaces with Anti-Scratch Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand tools can often mar delicate work surfaces. Now, with the power of TikTok, you can learn how to use heat shrink tubing to add an anti-scratch coating to your tools. 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