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There are over 20 different automotive discussion forums in the iATN members only area, with 2.6 million messages and roughly 500 posts daily. You may discuss all manner of automotive topics with other automotive professionals in a threaded discussion format as shown in the screen below. The automotive discussion that takes place ranges from very technical in nature to repair shop management, automotive industry issues, and everything in between. Members upload waveforms, scan data, photos, videos and other documents and discuss them directly in forums. Below, your can see a sampling of the latest topics being discussed on iATN.

Recent Automotive Discussions in the Forums

Insurance again
01/06/2026 in the Shop Management Forum
It's that time of year and it's been a while since I've shopped. Been with Federated for a number of years now and I feel the urge to get some feedback as the rates have become what I would consider astronomical for my tiny operation. Anyone happy with wh...
Ball bearings, ball to race clearance
01/04/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
G'day iATN members, ball to race clearance is probably something you don't devote much thought to, unless you rebuild alternators or high load/speed electric motors. I know that I don't normally give bearing clearance a 2nd thought. If I order in, say a g...
Best Rear view Mirror Adhesive?
01/03/2026 in the Technical Discussion Forum
I need to remount a rear view mirror and am trying to determine the best kit to use. In the past I have used the Permatex Extreme with average results and I really don't want to do this more than once. Any thoughts on this? Beevo.
buick 3.6 fuel rail removal
01/03/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum
Well i feel pretty stupid but I'm trying to put new fuel injectors in this 2011 Enclave 3.6 and I'm down to removing fuel rails. I need the rear one out first it looks to me like but I can't find a position to get enough room for it to clear and come out....
Adding photos to your posts
12/30/2025 in the PC Users Forum
Group, to add photos use the following link. Best to launch it in a new window while already signed into iATN. Another method that has worked for me is an older iPad running Safari browser. (Fella Daniel S over in Classifieds is trying to add photos to hi...

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