Management: 10 Benefits Valued Most by Employees
As you work harder, smarter and faster to overcome the effects of the economic downturn, you need all hands on deck. Everyone at your shop needs to be working together toward a common goal – providing the highest quality repairs and top-notch customer service so that your shop’s car count continues to increase and profits follow along an upward path ….
10 Benefits Valued Most By Employees
As you work harder, smarter and faster to overcome the effects of the economic downturn, you need all hands on deck. Everyone at your shop needs to be working together toward a common goal — providing the highest quality repairs and top-notch customer service so that your shop’s car count continues to increase and profits
Tech Tip: Why Sell Fluid Maintenance?
As new car sales continue to decline, demand for preventive maintenance services will increase. The average driver is looking to get more out of his current vehicle and maintaining the vehicle’s vital fluids is the best way to improve performance and ….
Global Markets Can Help Bridge the Economic Gap
With all the concern over the economy and business belt tightening across the nation, it’s more important than ever to network and look to global market opportunities and international sales strategies. This approach can help bridge the gap during the economic blip our country is experiencing. Echoing those sentiments is Lee Kadrich, VP, government affairs
Mitchell 1 Names Troy Thompson 2008 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Troy Thompson from Ramona, CA, received the Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship at the 2008 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. Each year Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. high school senior for outstanding achievement in ….
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,
Tech Tip: The When, Where, Why and How of Brake System Service and Component Replacement
Resurfacing or replacing brake rotors, and rebuilding or replacing brake calipers are two tasks that are often necessary when doing a brake job. These parts may not require much attention the first time the brakes are relined. But by the second or third brake job, it’s likely the vehicle will need rotors and calipers ….
Heavy Duty Transmission Clinic Features Additional Tour and Speaker
The APRA Heavy Duty Transmission Division will be hosting their annual technical clinic on July 16 and 17 in Milwaukee, WI. Adding to the already announced presentations by AxleTech and Oshkosh, attendees will hear from veteran financial analyst Will Burnett on "How to Value Your Business, and Why it’s Important." With today’s increasing consolidation, it’s not ….
Tech Tip: Misfires May Cause Engine to Feel Rough, Lack Power and Use More Gas
When you have a misfire code for a particular cylinder, you can focus on one of three things: an ignition problem, a fuel injector problem or a compression problem. Ignition problems that can cause misfires include worn or fouled spark plugs, bad plug wires, moisture on the plugs or plug wires, or a weak or dead ignition coil ….
Tech Feature: Update on CAN Diagnostics
Whether you like it or not, Controller Area Networks (CAN) have taken over. CAN technology has been steadily creeping into more and more new vehicles since it first appeared in 1992 on certain Mercedes-Benz models. Thanks to federal emissions rules, it is now required on all 2008 model year vehicles, and will be forevermore. What exactly is CAN? It’s basically a ….