Tech Update: Scan Tools & Code Readers
One thing you can always count on in the automotive repair business is that diagnostic equipment is constantly changing. It must to keep pace with changing automotive technology. So the latest crop of scan tools and code readers have more features, more capabilities and give you more bang for your buck than ever before. There’s
Brian K. Courtney, Allied Fleet Services of Texas
Brian K. Courtney,co-owner Allied Fleet Services of Texas Pasadena, TX There are quite a few really good tools that I’ve bought or made myself over the years, so it’s hard to narrow it down to just a top five list; my best effort follows. The Ingersoll Rand 231 C 1/2” Drive Impact Wrench has been
Four NASCAR Engine Builder Teams Race to the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown Semi-Finals
Four teams have emerged as semi-finalists after a fierce competition among a record 23 teams in the first two rounds of the ninth annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown held May 5 – 8. Competing in this year’s Showdown semi-finals set for ….
Management: 10 Ideas to Improve Employee Retention
Marketing gurus say it’s less expensive to keep an existing customer than it is to go out and attract a new one. The same can be said for a good technician. There has been a lot written through the years about a technician shortage. In research we’ve conducted on this subject, we found that roughly one-third of shop owners are looking to hire a "qualified" technician. Once you find that ….
ASE Updates Refrigerant Program
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has updated its Section 609, EPA-approved Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Program. This latest version includes the EPA’s adoption of a new standard for refrigerant handling equipment, along with updated awareness of acceptable and unacceptable ….
Tech Tip: Properly Clean the Wheel Bearing, Hub and Wheel During Rotor Service
With pedal pulsation complaints becoming a key concern for motorists, it’s important that technicians are as thorough as possible when diagnosing the root cause of the problem. Most technicians are familiar with the role that rotor runout plays in pedal pulsation, yet the hub and wheel bearing can also play a key role in prevention ….
Win a NASCAR Trip with NUCAP’s RagingMechanic.com
Professional mechanics have a chance to win a VIP trip to a NASCAR race weekend when they enter the "Raging Mechanic" video contest. The videos should depict a difficult brake service situation and the winner will be determined by online voting. The contest, sponsored by NUCAP Industries Inc., and supported by major aftermarket brands, was inspired by a series of ….
Ten Ideas to Improve Employee Retention
Marketing gurus say it’s less expensive to keep an existing customer than it is to go out and attract a new one. The same can be said for a good technician. There has been a lot written through the years about a technician shortage. In research we’ve conducted on this subject, we found that roughly
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is
Keeping on Track with Steering Position Sensors
Cars just keep getting smarter all the time. Sensors are being used to monitor more and more functions, and to share information between vehicle systems that formerly were mute or didn’t communicate with one another. One such sensor is the steering position sensor. The sensor’s basic function is to monitor the driver’s steering inputs. This