A/C Update – Are Your Techs ‘Overcharging?’
In the world of public opinion, if you were asked if your technicians were overcharging your customers, you might interpret that as an issue pertaining to the customer’s repair bill. However, in the world of mobile air conditioning service, we’re referring to the problem of some vehicle A/C systems being (unknowingly) charged with too much refrigerant.
Kaeser Compressors ‘Talks Shop’ with New Blog
Kaeser Compressors, Inc. has announced its new blog, "Kaeser Talks Shop" at www.kaesertalksshop.com. This blog includes technical articles written by subject matter experts on various compressed air topics. Several blog entries have already been posted on a wide range of topics, including piping, adaptive control in blower installations, compressed air audits, and energy savings
Subaru CVT Technology And Service Implications
When we decided to purchase a new shop shuttle vehicle, we began our research with looking at AWD vehicles that would do well in the snow and provide a comfortable car to drive customers to work or home. We focused on the brands in which we specialize – Honda, Toyota and Subaru. With the 2010 Subaru Outback being an all-new model, we decided this would be our best choice. Once I began looking at the new model, I was somewhat surprised to see that Subaru was re-introducing the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Scan Tool Diagnostics And Your Shop’s Needs
A scan tool is absolutely essential for diagnostics on today’s vehicles. You need a scan tool not only for diagnosing engine, emissions and transmission problems, but also for troubleshooting virtually any system that has electronic controls. You might acquire one or two factory scan tools for the makes you service most often, but you’ll also need some type of general-purpose aftermarket scan tool that can handle a broad range of vehicle makes.
Tech Talk: Biomass or Bio Mess?
Addressing the issues associated with ‘Home Brewed’ Bio-Diesel
Pam’s Motor City Automotive: Love For Cars Is The Foundation For A Successful, Female-Owned Repair Shop
Pam Oakes has always had a love for cars, a passion handed down through the generations of her family. In fact, she’s a fourth-generation technician; her father, grandfather and even great-grandfather came before her and taught her everything they knew.
Francis Automotive: Unique Marketing Efforts Help Build Shop Brand
While some shop owners may rely on traditional forms of marketing – direct mail, print and on-line advertising, and word of mouth – to bring customers through the doors, John Francis Jr. says his marketing efforts are unique, but also quite successful.
Win A $25 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card From TechShop Magazine
From scan tools to flashlights, impact wrenches to on-car brake lathes or computer systems – tell us your Top 5 Tools, complete with descriptions on why the tools are your favorites.
SafeShop: Study Says Laundered Reusable Shop Towels Pose No Health Risk to Workers
Scientific study refutes claims of health risk by disposables industry.
Larry’s AutoWorks: Shop Owner’s Success Linked To Accepting And Adapting To Change
Most people don’t become automotive repair shop owners overnight; they may start out as a technician who agrees to slowly take over a retiring owner’s business, or open their own shop and steadily build a customer base. When the first option fell into Larry Moore’s lap, he jumped at the chance – with some mixed results in the beginning.