Test Drive Car Care Month Events with New Video
Loaded with footage of events in several states and candid testimonials from industry professionals, the video shows and describes specifically how car care events grow new business, increase traffic, improve employee moral and demonstrate community good will.
Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it’s entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market.
Mitchell 1’s Business Performance Services Partner, Elite, Launches New Website
In addition to offering a number of world-class products by Mitchell 1, Elite’s new website is revolutionary with the breadth and depth of affordable solutions it provides to the auto repair industry.
Tech Tip: Hyundai Check Engine Light Diagnostics
There are a couple of ways a Hyundai will find its way into your bay with a check engine light complaint. If a misfire is obvious, you may be tempted to get to work and start switching coils, checking wires or whatever, looking to diagnose the problem. But before you do, check the codes to see if more information is available.
IndustryWeek Magazine Names Snap-on Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility “Best Plant” Finalist
IndustryWeek magazine has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee hand tools manufacturing plant as one of the top 20 plants in North America. "We are honored that Industry Week has chosen Snap-on’s Milwaukee manufacturing facility as one of its ‘Best Plant’ finalists," said Nick Pinchuk, chairman, president and CEO for Snap-on Incorporated. "Since 2004, when Snap-on invested in
New Limited Lifetime Warranty Highlights Quality of Every Monroe Quick-Strut Assembly
Tenneco Inc. has announced that every Monroe Quick-Strut assembly will be covered by a new limited lifetime warranty to highlight the premium quality and added confidence that come with the automotive service industry’s best-selling all-in-one strut replacement solution.
Directions: Jumping on the Green Bandwagon
As you look ahead to 2010, maybe you are considering introducing “greener” business practices for your shop. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Ramping Up for 2010: What Are You Doing to Stand Out from the Competition?
As you get ready to close the book on another year, it’s not uncommon to think about challenges in the year ahead and how you will be handling them. Many shop owners take a hard look at their business model and make strategic adjustments that will help pave the way for increased profits and a bigger market share.
Tech Feature: Engine Part Coatings
Almost any part can be coated, but just because you can doesn’t mean you should. There are various types of coatings and choosing the right process for the right parts is one of the biggest keys to making more power and increasing component life.
New Limited Lifetime Warranty Highlights Quality of Every Monroe Quick-Strut Assembly
Monroe Quick-Strut assemblies feature all of the premium-quality replacement components – including application-tuned strut, coil spring and bearing plate – needed for a complete strut replacement job.