Viewpoint: Keep Politics Local
It might feel like the daily news cycle is on overload. Between impeachment argumentation, mass shootings and war in the Middle East, you might feel overwhelmed. But by getting swept up in national arguments, you could be missing the most important news that could have the greatest impact on you – the local news, said Andrew Markel, director of content.
Viewpoint: How Did We Get To This Point?
I recently spent a day at a shop sitting in the waiting room and hanging around the bays. What really amazed me was the volume of cars with check engine and other lights on in the instrument cluster and how long they have been illuminated, said Andrew Markel, Director of Content.
Viewpoint: Tesla’s Answer To The Technician Shortage
The requirements for the START program are high. A candidate should already have an automotive associate degree or post-secondary education, or relevant work experience. The program also specifies that the candidate should have a strong electrical background.
VIEWPOINT: Auto Shows And The Battle Between Electric And Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
By the media reports, my father thought the show would be wall-to-wall electric and autonomous vehicles. But by my estimates, the majority of the cars displayed were internal combustion vehicles and performance was still king. These vehicles can be purchased today or in the very near future and remain on the roads for 20 years or more, says Andrew Markel.
Viewpoint: Replacement Auto Part Standards And Regulations
With the recent tariffs going into effect, it has sparked the discussion about regulations for vehicle replacement parts to keep some imported auto parts off the market. Most people think that with a stroke of a pen dangerous and sub-standard parts could be banned and parts quality will be improved overnight. But, what standards should be applied? Who should do the testing? This is where things get tricky.
VIEWPOINT: Common Sense and Curiosity
I recently received an email from a field representative from the American Automobile Association (AAA) about the use of heat on suspension components. He was looking for TSBs and service information concerning whether or not some OEMs had banned the use of torches or set any blanket service rules. The one thing that popped up
Viewpoint: New Year’s Brings New Changes At Brake & Front End
In December 1997, BrakeandFrontEnd.com was launched. Since then, our website has been constantly built upon, and has grown to more than 11,000 pages to date. Last year was our best year in company history, as our growth in traffic spiked to its highest level since the website’s inception. But we’re not stopping there. New eNewsletter In
Viewpoint: Excuses and Tomorrows
There is an empty lot on West Market Street in Fairlawn, OH. From the street, you can see an old in-ground lift sticking up about a foot. From the ruins of the foundation, you can see two bays, an office and the tile floor for two bathrooms. Next to the foundation, you can see the
VIEWPOINT: Bad Advice For Lug Nuts
I am a sucker for helping stranded motorists, and this pothole season is no exception. So far I have seen two lower ball joint failures, one u-joint pole vault and a separated tie rod. I think people are at their best when others are at their worst. I recently stopped to help a Subaru at
VIEWPOINT:Monday Morning MIL Light Quarterback
Monday mornings are typically not very productive for me. I typically will hide in my office with the light off to avoid people asking about their latest weekend-induced car problems.