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Tech Spec: Retro Work – Service Tips for the PT Cruiser
Although classified as a truck in the U.S. by the NHTSA for CAFE fuel economy reasons, The PT Cruiser was considered to be more like a car by most other standards.
Frank Adkins Named 2011 Educator of the Year
Frank Adkins of Greenwood, DE, was named the 2011 Educator of the Year during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Customer interviews are critical to the noise location process. Keep in mind that the grinding noise that you hear might not be the squeaking noise that the customer hears. In most cases, a test drive with the customer might help to identify the noise with which he or she is most concerned.
Recovery & Ruin: Could the Recovery Mean Tough Times for Shops?
With many economic indicators like unemployment, same store sales and the stock market pointing to a final recovery, it is time to look at what it really means for your shop. While these are some of the toughest times to operate a shop, it is also a period of great opportunity and prosperity for shops willing to make investments in training, tools and people.
Dorman Releases 100 New Formerly ‘Dealer Only’ Parts to the Aftermarket
Dorman Products released more than 100 new products this month. According to the company, the new products include more than 50 formerly “Dealer Only” parts previously unavailable in the aftermarket. The company says it has introduced nearly 2,000 new products in 2010.
Tech Feature: The Changing Face of Automatic Transmissions
Today’s computer systems have completely redefined automotive operation, particularly when it comes to transmission control.
Yaris Maintenance, Part 2
Yaris Model Caters to Market Segment With Lightweight Design, Fuel Efficiency and Performance Modification Opportunities
Tech Feature: The DeLorean – Back From the Past
The DeLorean was often referred to as “the ethical sports car,” leading to the relatively small V6 engine and stainless-over-fiberglass construction with good fuel economy and long life in mind.
Toyota Underhood Maintenance
Our twin daughters just graduated from high school. For a graduation present, we allowed (and funded) them to accompany a group of other students on a 30-day trip through nine countries in Europe. They stayed in hostels, traveled by train and rental vans, and did a fair share of hiking. They took thousands of pictures, and gained experience and stories that will serve them for years.