ASA to Host Service Information Workshops in Florida
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced it will host four new Service Information Workshops in Florida. These workshops are designed to educate shop owners and technicians about the numerous service information sources available to automotive repair shops. Free workshops will be held ….
Pipe Benders: Just Around the Bend
I like many people, I have a childhood memory of going on car trips that seemed to last forever. Usually about 15 minutes into the trip, I would ask: “Are we there yet?” This question would be delivered with the accompanying whine that only very small children and some wild animals are capable of making.
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,
Viewpoint: ASE Certification
nd B? Why should I settle their debate? I have been studying for the ASE exams this month. I have been reading test prep guides, books and articles to prepare. It was getting late one night and the test took on a life of its own. Technicians A and B were really getting on my
Industry Review: Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pioneering Anti-Lock Brake System
Bosch is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the pioneering automotive anti-lock braking system (ABS), a landmark contribution to driving safety. Bosch first introduced its first system in 1978. Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems. Today, nearly 75 percent
Rotor Debate: Installing New Problems?
We have seen a slow increase in rotor prices over the last year. Every link in the supply chain from manufacturers to your local parts supplier has adjusted its prices. This is due to rising raw material costs. Also, the cost to manufacturer and ship rotors to your bay has increased dramatically. Resurfacing can restore
Four Seasons’ Tech Tip: Taurus/Sable Liquid Line and Orifice Tube
Four Seasons offers the following guidelines to assist in changing the orifice tubes on 2000 to 2007 Ford Taurus and 2000 to 2005 Mercury Sable vehicles. At first glance, the liquid line looks like one long hose. But, unlike the liquid lines of the ’80s and ’90s, this hose has a fitting in the middle. The orifice tube is located at this fitting. Four Seasons’ part number for the orifice tube is ….
ASA to Host Service Information Workshops in Nevada
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced it will host two free Service Information Workshops in Nevada. The workshops will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Reno at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Reno Sparks, and Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Henderson at the Residence Inn Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley. These workshops are designed to educate shop owners and technicians about ….
Attention Parents – An Education May Be More Affordable than You Think
As your child embarks on his/her final year of high school, they should be taking the first steps towards a rewarding career and should consider a post-secondary education. The thought may be daunting as you can’t believe the day is finally here, but you need to spend some time thinking about how you can afford to pay for this level of education. Funding an education is expensive, but obtaining a post-secondary education is one of the most important things your child can ….
Tech Tip: Properly Functioning Caliper Can Help Prevent Brake Dust Generation
As technicians service brake systems on more vehicles with alloy wheels, the Bendix Brakes Answerman team recommends paying special attention to the brake calipers. "More and more vehicles leave the factory with alloy wheels and while they greatly enhance the appearance of a vehicle, they also generate more complaints from consumers due to brake dust," said Jay Buckley ….