Directions: Will Driver Awareness on Recalls Drive Up Shop Stops?
While new car recalls have been among the biggest news stories of the year, an analysis by Edmunds.com, assures consumers that despite these recent headlines, recalls were much more of a concern in decades past.
Directions: New Engine Oil Specification to Flow into Shops this Year
The International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) is finalizing the
Directions: Attitude Adjustment will Lead to Maintenance
Explain to your customers the value and importance of regular maintenance – including oil and filter changes, tire rotations and tune-ups in order to achieve continued high fuel economy for their vehicle.
Directions: The Impact of HF0-1234yf on Service Shops
According to the new refrigerant’s developers, there are chemical differences between HFO-1234yf and the current R-134a system. As a shop owner, you’ll need to learn the Safety, Equipment and Charging Issues surrounding this new refrigerant.
Directions: Top Techs Score Big for the Automotive Aftermarket
Let’s hear it for the automotive service and repair industry’s group of All Stars.
Directions: Fueling Your Appetite for Knowledge
In the manual Changes in Gasoline IV, every attempt is made to focus on the auto technician’s areas of interest and to cover current topics. A new chapter on Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 has been added, as E85 appears to be emerging as the renewable fuel of choice.
Directions: Jumping on the Green Bandwagon
As you look ahead to 2010, maybe you are considering introducing “greener” business practices for your shop. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Directions: Turbocharging’s Not Just A Lot of Hot Air
In a recent study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than half of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in the next two years believe fuel efficiency is more important than it was during their last vehicle purchase.
Directions: Giving Some ‘Extra Credit’ to Deserving Schools
Now entering its third year, Tomorrow’s Technician magazine, along with co-sponsors Chicago Pneumatic and WIX Filters, have joined forces to recognize the top schools in the nation.
Directions: Diagnosing Automotive Technician Concerns
In order to help you better understand the makeup of today’s technicians, Underhood Service conducted a survey that focused just on the technician.