NACAT Education Foundation Awards
Do you plan on attending the 2012 NACAT Conference? Would you like financial assistance? If so, please review the available awards and apply today.
Money Still on the Table for Aftermarket Students
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship committee reminds the industry that scholarship funds are still available to students pursuing a career in the aftermarket. Industry members with sons or daughters in need of financial assistance to support their aftermarket education efforts are encouraged to have their children apply now.
Perspectives: How’s Business – Increased Bay Activity Reported in Summer Months
The latest report through July shows that business has been pretty good during May, June and July after hitting the lowest point of the year in April.
Publisher’s Perspective: How’s Business? Get Ready for a Roller Coaster Ride
It looks like business might be similar to a roller coaster ride dependent on which direction gas prices are headed. Are you seeing swings in maintenance work that are inversely related to the price of gas?
Tech Tip: Nissan Low Airflow from HVAC Front Air Vents
If you confirm one of the above vehicles has low airflow coming from the HVAC front air vents due to evaporator freeze-up, and the HVAC unit surface temperature around the evaporator is about 32 degrees Fahrenheit, causing ice to form on the evaporator, follow the Service Procedure in this Tech Tip, which involves replacing the intake sensor with P/N 27700-ZC00A.
Perspectives: How’s Business? Gas Prices Aren’t Helping
With the topic of high gasoline prices on everyone’s mind, shop owners have a unique opportunity to help maintain their customers’ vehicles for peak performance and the resulting improved gas mileage.
Publisher’s Perspective: How’s Business? Gas Prices Aren’t Helping
Higher gas prices and the weather set the tone for business in April. How was business at your shop?
Directions: Oils Well that Ends Well
Across the country, more and more Americans are adjusting their lifestyles to become more “green” – whether carrying their groceries in re-useable shopping bags, recycling the plastics, glass and paper from their garbage, or using a non-disposable water bottle with a built-in filter to cutback on disposable water bottles.
Top 5 Tools: Nathan Wolfe, Bob Wolfe Tire and Auto
Nathan Wolfe, technician Bob Wolfe Tire and Auto Pittsburgh, PA
WORLDPAC Catalog and Ordering Now Available
WORLDPAC, a leading importer and distributor of original equipment replacement parts, now offers its comprehensive parts catalog through the Activant eCatalog, and its electronic ordering capabilities through a variety of leading shop management and service estimating systems.