Michael Hertel, Japanese Auto Clinic
Michael Hertel, owner Japanese Auto Clinic Greenwood, SC We specialize on Japanese nameplate vehicles and also work on domestic cars, with an emphasis on driveability concerns and repairs. Snap-on Vantage Graphing Digital Multimeter — One of the best base-level diagnostic tools that can help even a beginner technician become accurate and productive in diagnosing
Top NASCAR Engine Builders to Tackle Chevy RO7 Engines in 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown
MAHLE Clevite Inc. presents an exciting new challenge for the teams of NASCAR engine builders competing in this year’s MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown held in May at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). After eight years of using NASCAR Sprint Cup 357-cubic-inch Ford engines, MAHLE Clevite is switching to Chevy RO7 engines for the event. Showdown teams race to build and successfully run their engines in the shortest time possible.
Mitchell 1 and National Pronto Association Launch New Parts Ordering Partnership
Mitchell 1 announced recently the establishment of a marketing partnership with National Pronto Association as part of Mitchell 1’s ongoing effort to further extend its national network of connectivity to automotive parts suppliers. This network provides repair shop owners greater flexibility and increased efficiencies in ordering parts when they use Mitchell 1’s Manager and ManagerPlus shop management systems.
Management: Finding the Silver Lining
Since you’re the one who throws away the box, everyone involved in creating the part in the box and delivering it to you has a vested interest in your success. Network among your industry contacts, leverage available resources and create a strategy to give your shop an advantage in the market.
General Technologies Launches New Website
General Technologies Corp., a manufacturer of circuit testers, voltage testers and other products, has launched a new website for its customers and distributors. The company’s products are marketed worldwide to automotive and industrial users by a select network of distributors under the General Technologies brand, as well as private label.
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Tech Tip: WORLDPAC Offers Tips for Resetting Service Lights on BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Honda and Toyota Vehicles
For all BMWs you must have the driver-side door shut to reset the service lights. On E60 and later models, it may also be necessary to buckle the driver-side seat belt in order to reset the service light. Keep reading for additional service tips from WORLDPAC.
More Congressional Support for ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation
As Congress enters its holiday recess, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained two more supporters, it was announced recently by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Reps. Dennis Moore (D-KS) and Michael Honda (D-CA) have joined a growing list of the bill’s sponsors.
Management: 50 Tips to Improve Your Shop in 2008
Andrew Markel, editor of BRAKE & FRONT END magazine, offers 50 pointers that shop managers and technicians can use to improve their service shop in 2008.