Power Options: Restoring a Vehicle to Like-New Performance
Replacing a worn or broken engine on a customer’s vehicle can be a very sensitive subject for many independent shop owners because it’s a time-intensive and possibly high-liability service. After a replacement is done, a shop’s greatest fear is that a minor ticking noise or oil leak may ruin the profitability of the engine replacement.
Car Care Guide PSA to Air During Two Guys Garage and Truck Universe on SPEED Channel
Television public service announcements (PSA) highlighting the Car Care Council’s new Car Care Guide will air throughout the seasons of Two Guys Garage and Truck Universe on the SPEED Channel, beginning at the end of October.
New H3R Performance Website Provides Valuable Information on Auto Fire Extinguishers
H3R Performance, makers of premium automotive, heavy-duty and RV fire extinguishers, has unveiled a new website. The site includes information for consumers on how to choose the right fire extinguisher, how to properly use an extinguisher, and tips on installation, inspection and maintenance issues.
Mitchell 1’s OnDemand5.com Experiences Tremendous Customer Growth
Mitchell 1 recently announced that its Internet-based OnDemand5.com product has achieved record popularity this year and is on pace to once again double the product’s customer base in 2006.
Rotary Offers Tips for Selecting the Right Lifts
A vehicle lift is the centerpiece of most service and repair bays. There is a general perception that all lifts are pretty much the same, differentiated only by price. This can be a dangerous mindset.
Publisher’s Perspectives: The Owner’s Manual for the Older Vehicle
A new tool for shops The Car Care Council is at it again trying to make the relationship between repair shops and motorists a little better. Some of you may be asking, “what is the Car Care Council?” For those who do not know, it’s a national non-profit organization established to educate consumers about the
Diagnostic Solutions: Oxygen Sensor Diagnostics
Once considered leading-edge technology, today’s oxygen sensor has become a commonplace service item on modern vehicles. Popularly introduced in the 1970s, the Lambda or, as it’s more popularly known, the oxygen sensor, rapidly became standard equipment as it’s a vital component of closed-loop or feedback fuel control technology. By using a voltage input from the
Perspectives: The Owner’s Manual for the Older Vehicle
A new tool for shops The Car Care Council is at it again trying to make the relationship between repair shops and motorists a little better. Some of you may be asking, “what is the Car Care Council?” For those who do not know, it’s a national non-profit organization established to educate consumers about the
Directions: Recognizing Some of the Industry’s Finest
I’ve always found the automotive aftermarket a great and important industry. And I also always felt that it is the people who make our industry so special. Quite often though, technicians and shops owners don’t receive the credit that they deserve. Which is why I am proud to dedicate my editorial this month to some
Perspectives: A New Tool to Help Guide Your Shop
The Car Care Council is at it again trying to make the relationship between repair shops and motorists a little better. Some of you may be asking, “what is the Car Care Council?” For those who do not know, it’s a national non-profit organization established to educate consumers about the benefits of proper vehicle care,