BRAKE & FRONT END, August 1952: Chet’s in Long Beach, CA, is still in business 65 years after this article was printed in Brake & Front End. Chet spent $18,000 in 1952 to build the shop — the equivalent of $163,000 today.
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.
Policies and procedures are only as good as those following them.
A closer look into NHTSA’s involvement with RTR.
With great power, of course, comes great responsibility.
NCAs restrict workers, hinder innovation, and impact employment options
