With brakes, quality should always win out over price. In our May 1962 issue, this dramatic advertisement reminded shop owners that just because brake linings looked good and were priced attractively, there really is no substitute for quality, and encouraged them to be both competitive and responsible.
Charging will get better as technology improves and drivers change their behaviors.
I once worked with a technician you might call considerate. When he used a piece of equipment, he would ensure everything was clean and properly put away. For example, we had a five-gas analyzer used for state emissions testing. After every time he used the machine, the hose for the tailpipe probe was neatly coiled and hung on the machine. When he used the machine, the hose was laid on the ground and not dragged across the shop’s floor. He also was the guy who would dispose of the filters left in the oil drain by other technicians.
Bryce Kenny says his greatest satisfaction comes from helping others to find the courage to chase their dreams.
New technologies have changed how we interact with our cars. Now, replacement parts quality matters more than ever.
Having family as a part of your business creates a whole new dynamic that most people can’t comprehend.
It can be difficult to sit and read about yourself.
Here’s why charging more for brake jobs keeps customers coming back.
Passive types of wheel speed sensors are still used in many applications so understanding their operation is important.
Regenerative braking is a hybrid’s first choice for braking.
Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.
