Editor’s Notebook: Show Appreciation for Your Most Valuable Assets – Your Techs
For some, a sense of self-worth, job security, a voice in decision-making processes and recognition for a job well done can be almost as impactful in motivating them to perform job responsibilities with great success.
Join the Mitchell 1 Community on Facebook
Mitchell 1 has added social networking as a way to interact with customers and provide a venue for “fans” to interact with each other. The new Mitchell 1 page on Facebook will be continuously updated with company news and information about the Mitchell 1 family of products, which includes a complete line of integrated software tools designed to improve repair shop productivity, so fans are encouraged to visit often.
Raybestos Brakes Gets Latest Sweepstakes Prize from Hollywood
The star of the show for this summer’s sweepstakes campaign is a one-of-a-kind Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup. The sweepstakes has been developed to help technicians celebrate the racing heritage and reliable performance of Raybestos brand Brakes and Chassis parts.
Hand Tools and Specialty Tools — Hand in Hand
Technicians are always looking for time-saving tools. They want a tool that will cut time off of the book time. Innovation in hand tool design has lead to many new features that help you do your job faster and easier.
Perspectives: Are You Ready for More Business?
Develop a checklist to make sure you are ready to take full advantage of the massive population of vehicles on the road that need service.
BMW Control Systems: DSCs, DTCs and DBCs Dial in ABS, Handling and Traction
Automotive technology continues to evolve in
Bosch Introduces New Diagnostic Tools, Training at Trade Press Event
Robert Bosch LLC recently hosted a press event for trade media at its headquarters in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, IL, to introduce a number of new diagnostic products and training initiatives.
Snap-on Industrial Takes Lead Role in New Public/Private Training Partnership Initiative at North Dakota State College of Science
Public/private training partnership is alive and well, and working hard in North Dakota. The state’s Governor, John Hoeven, recently presented a $265,000 Workforce Enhancement Grant to the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton to support the school’s industry partnership to train new and existing workers in the automotive repair and maintenance sector.
Copper in Brake Pads: Great Idea, Bad Tax
If you run a shop in either California or Washington, chances are you have been hearing a lot about copper in brake pads and friction materials. If you are on the other coast or in the middle, it may be news to you, but chances are you have seen or will see advertisements and even boxes that say they have low copper content or no copper content. While on the surface it may seem like it is about salmon losing their sense of smell and phytoplankton dying, it has deeper consequences for brake pad manufacturers, shops and technicians.
Hollywood Hot Rods to Build Raybestos Brakes Roadster Pickup
The Raybestos Roadster Pickup (RPU) will be given away to one lucky professional mechanic or do-it-yourselfer Raybestos customer as part of an upcoming summer 2010 sales promotion, and the build process will be chronicled in national television, magazines, and exclusive website content.