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Shop notes
Practical repair guides and shop notes from Tha Shop in Magnolia — written for vehicle owners, not search engines.
Motorcycle Service
Planning Motorcycle Service After Your Bike Has Been Sitting
A bike that starts is not automatically ready for the road. Here is the information to gather before planning service after time off the bike.
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Auto Repair
What to Bring to a Check-Engine Diagnostic Appointment
A code is a starting point. Bring a useful symptom history and recent repair records so the diagnostic conversation starts with the whole picture.
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Auto Repair
A November Vehicle Maintenance Checklist for Magnolia Drivers
Before the holiday miles add up, take stock of the battery, heater, tires, brakes, and maintenance history. Here is what to note before requesting service.
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7 Signs Your Car A/C Needs Repair Before the Texas Heat Gets Worse
Southeast Texas heat does not forgive a weak A/C. Here are seven signs the system should be inspected before it quits on a hot afternoon.
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Motorcycle Service
5 Affordable Motorcycle Performance Mods That Can Make a Real Difference
Intake, exhaust, tuning, gearing, and suspension can change how a bike rides more than a catalog “horsepower kit.” Start with a healthy motorcycle.
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Motorcycle Service
1945 Harley-Davidson WL: The Flathead That Helped Shape Harley History
The WL is a side-valve 45-cubic-inch Harley with a long afterlife. Here is how to think about originality, parts, and specialized service — without the mythology.
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Classic Cars
How to Inspect a Classic Car Before Buying One
A clean photograph is not an inspection. Here is what to look at — and what a shop inspection is actually for — before you buy a classic.
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Classic Cars
1962 Dodge D100 Sweptline: A Classic Pickup Worth Restoring
The Sweptline’s clean bed lines still hold up. Here is how to decide whether a 1962 D100 is a restoration, a resto-mod, or a fabrication project.
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7 Signs You May Need Brake Repair
Brakes usually warn you before they fail. Here are seven symptoms worth taking seriously, plus what a proper inspection actually covers.
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Past events
Archived announcements, retained for reference.
Past event
Burnout Bash 2026: Final Call for Vendors & Riders
Archived announcement for Burnout Bash, October 3–4, 2026. Read the original event information or browse photos from Tha Shop events.
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