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Valor C10: A Hero’s Rebuild To bring the Valor C10 to life, we turned to someone who doesn’t just build trucks - he crafts rolling art. Dustin Hacker, founder of Nostalgia Hot Rods, has made a name for himself in the world of custom fabrication with builds that are bold, expressive, and unmistakably original. His work has graced our SEMA booths more than once, and his passion for the craft is unmistakable the moment you see one of his creations. Now based out of a new, st …

Tariff Trouble: Why Automotive Lift Parts Are About to Get More Expensive If you’re in the automotive repair business, you may have already noticed the rising costs of equipment and replacement parts. One of the biggest drivers behind these increases? Tariffs—specifically, new and existing tariffs between the United States and Canada that are directly affecting the price of steel, aluminum, and automotive lift components. A New Wave of Tariffs starting April 2nd 2025 The Canadian and …

Woman Driven Meet Doris with her newest BendPak Products-YouTube’s Woman.Driven ADDED NEW BENDPAK PRODUCTS TO NEW SHOP “To boldly go where no woman has gone before.” Yes, that familiar opening from the original Star Trek series has been slightly modified here, but the theme remains the same. Just watch Doris on any episode of her YouTube channel Woman.Driven and you will quickly discover that she boldly tackles new frontier as she is pursuing her quest for extreme automotive …

Chicago Auto ProsChicago Auto Pros loves their BendPak MD-6XP Mid-Rise Lift; and it is PORTABLEThe Difference is in the DetailsYou’ll wish you had one sooner. Truth is BendPak’s Mid-Rise MD-6XP portable lifts offer benefits that go way beyond vehicle repairs. Just ask Greg Natonson and Jason Otterness, co-owners of Chicago Auto Pros and Detailing. Their crew spends 10 plus hours a day cleaning, buffing, and waxing all the dirt, grime, salt, and road tar that Chicago’s roads can dish ou …

Sarah-n-TunedIn Tune with BendPakDid you know BendPak Lifts are skillfully versatile? So are the experts who use them. Imagine you are a young United States Air Force Veteran with a comprehensive background in Aerospace Mechanics. Your hands-on resume demonstrates that your skills are versatile and you have spent quite some time turning wrenches on a variety of very high performing and complicated jet equipment. Plus you have a BA in Transportation and Logistics Management. Where do you set …