Tech Feature: MIL Diagnostics and Driveability
MIL diagnostics continues to be a “hot” topic for many import shops simply because the definition of the word continues to change. Looking at the history of modern vehicle diagnostics, most veteran technicians can remember the days when vehicles had no on-board diagnostic systems and, subsequently, required time-consuming pin-out procedures to diagnose electronic systems failures.
Bringing DeLoreans Back to the Road
How We Found Ourselves in the DeLorean Business
AMI Announces 2010 AVI Education Scholarship Recipients
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Automotive Video, Inc. (AVI), recently announced Gary Keyes, E&M Motors, Inc., Stuart, FL, and Rosario Lucas, Express Tire & Auto Repair, Azusa, CA, as the recipients of the “AVI Education Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes automotive service professionals who have a strong desire to improve their management and technical skills.
Beck/Arnley Adds New Features to its E-Catalog
If you haven’t visited the Beck/Arnley e-catalog lately, now is the time as the company has added new features to make it easier and more efficient for professional technicians to find the crucial parts and product information needed to repair the foreign nameplate vehicles that come into their shops.
‘Pick of the Week’ Offers Great Tool Options for Snap-on Customers
Continually trying to provide its customers with productivity enhancing solutions at very affordable prices, Snap-on is now offering a “Pick of the Week” program through participating franchisees.
Record Turnout at Snap-on Tools’ Franchisee Conference in Orlando
More than 5,500 attendees gathered at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL, for the annual Snap-on Franchisee Conference (SFC) to learn about the latest in product innovation and technology, as well as information and tools for managing their business.
AMI Announces 2010 AVI Education Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Automotive Video, Inc. (AVI), recently announced Dan Wozniak, owner, Dan’s Auto/Truck Repair, Arlington, TX, as the recipient of the “AVI Education Scholarship.”
AMI Announces 2010 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Babcox Publications, recently announced Jeff McCloud, technician, Express Auto/RV Care Center, Yuma, AZ, as the recipient of the “Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes a management-oriented member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division.
Don’t Miss the 2010 AVI Training Conference in Las Vegas
Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) is bringing together some of the nation’s elite automotive instructors, tool companies, industry organizations, repair shop owners and technicians to provide you with cutting-edge seminars and top-notch speakers during the 2010 AVI Training Conference. If you’re already heading to Las Vegas for Industry Week, why not stay an extra day? Held
Mitch Schneider: The View From Terrace East
An automotive service business runs best when its purpose, mission, vision, goals and objectives are understood by everyone involved.