Visteon Offers Underhood Service Training
Visteon has developed a variety of valuable training programs and materials designed to help technicians and parts professionals understand the diagnostic and repair requirements of today’s cooling, air conditioning and rotating electric systems.
Four Seasons Redesigns Line of Blower Motors
Four Seasons, an automotive aftermarket temperature control parts supplier, has redesigned its line of blower motors for easier installation and longer use, in addition to making specific changes to meet the needs of two singular models.
Management: Loss Leader, Lost Cause?
It seems like there are always certain services that are routinely performed by repair facilities at a loss. Sure, they might generate enough revenue to pay for the direct expenses of doing the job, such as parts and technician labor, however, they often fail to make their needed contribution to the overhead expenses of owning the shop to begin with. It’s that failure to contribute to the bottom line profits that make the service a "loss" to the company.
Tech Update: Good Vibrations
Suspension Vibrations Could Have Your Customers Singing The Blues The song “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys may have been a big hit in its day, but there’s no such thing as good vibrations or noise when it comes to a customer’s vehicle. Vibrations are annoying and may be a warning signal that something’s amiss.
Loss Leader: Lost Cause?
It seems like there are always certain services that are routinely performed by repair facilities at a loss. Sure, they might generate enough revenue to pay for the direct expenses of doing the job, such as parts and technician labor, however, they often fail to make their needed contribution to the overhead expenses of owning
Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Rick Moe, owner The Nurburgring, Inc. Saint Bonifacius, MN www.the-nurburgring.com My shop is an independent Porsche repair shop specializing in 356s and early 911s. I’ve been a professional Porsche mechanic for more than 30 years. I established The Nurburgring, Inc. in the Minneapolis area in 1977. I am a factory-trained mechanic with extensive background in
Tracer Products Issues New Catalog on Latest Leak Detection Tools
Tracer Products has updated its 32-page catalog to include the latest Tracerline fluorescent leak detection products. It’s packed with practical information on new products that make it easy to find all leaks in air conditioning and fluid systems. An introduction explains how fluorescent leak detection works and why it is the best method for leak diagnosis and preventive maintenance.
MACS EXPRESS TRAIN! Convention and Trade Show Sets Record Attendance
More than 2,000 attendees registered and attended MACS EXPRESS TRAIN! convention and trade show which took place Jan. 25-28, 2006 at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center, Orlando, FL. An all-time record was set for the 26-year-old MACS event.
DENSO Introduces Oxygen Sensor Training for Service Technicians
DENSO Sales California, Inc. has introduced an oxygen sensor training and promotion kit designed especially for professional service technicians. The training kit features a 12-minute sales training video that provides detailed information for the professional technician on how to explain to consumers just how oxygen sensors function, the importance of conducting regular system checks and why proper servicing of oxygen sensors is important to maximize a vehicle’s performance.
Suspension Vibration Diagnosis
Vibrations are annoying and may be a warning signal that something is amiss. So don’t ignore such symptoms.