November, 2022

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5 Ways Digital Vehicle Inspection Software Can Grow Your Auto Repair Business

R.O. Writer

While your auto repair shop may pride itself on providing personal service, that doesn’t mean you need to forgo technology. Instead, using software such as digital vehicle inspection (DVI) software The post 5 Ways Digital Vehicle Inspection Software Can Grow Your Auto Repair Business appeared first on R.O. Writer.

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Book Your Summer Holiday Car Safety Check Now

GCSSB

Spending your summer holidays on a road trip, driving to a beautiful camping spot or an apartment at the beach is a great way to spend your break. Making sure that you, your family, and your friends get from point A to point B safely is a very smart move, this means making sure your car is up-to-date with its servicing. GC Suspension, Steering & Brakes are your go-to vehicle professionals located in Southport.

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Lyft's app now lets you request a tow truck and schedule maintenance

Autoblog: Repairs

Filed under: Transportation Alternatives , Auto Repair , Maintenance Continue reading Lyft's app now lets you request a tow truck and schedule maintenance Lyft's app now lets you request a tow truck and schedule maintenance originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Oil Change Businesses Are Very Hard to Succeed In | 3-step Guide

MOMS Mobile Oil Change

(October 29, 2022) Written by Tyreese Burton There have been many people who have started ended up and ended mobile oil change businesses. It always looks easy from the surface and is relatively inexpensive to start with minimum investment compared to most other businesses. But most mobile oil change operators rarely make it past the first year. In fact, most do not make it past the first several months.

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Common Problems on the BMW N55

Alex's Autohaus

The N55 is the successor to one of the most legendary European engines of all time. No matter if it’s a 135i or a 335i, these cars are some of the most solid and tuneable out there. However, although it may be considered much more reliable than its older brother, the N55 still has some skeletons in the closet you should keep an eye out for, whether you’re an owner or prospective buyer.

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1984 Porsche 928 S Bumper Grill Restoration

Meister Werks European & Import

This 1984 Porsche 928 S has been in the shop for some repairs, service, and minor restorations. It was a gray market car, imported to the USA and originally sold in Germany. Some modifications had been performed at different shops previously that was not to our customer’s liking. One of the items we repaired in house was rebuilding the transmission and repairing the broken gauge cluster.

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Tools for Better Transmission Shop Management

R.O. Writer

Webinar with senior leadership at R.O. Writer and Transtar In a webinar with our partners at Transtar Industries Inc., we discussed our partnership and how Transtar integrates with our auto The post Tools for Better Transmission Shop Management appeared first on R.O. Writer.

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GM service centers now working on Teslas, says Mark Reuss

Autoblog: Repairs

Filed under: Green , GM , Tesla , Car Dealers , Auto Repair , Electric Continue reading GM service centers now working on Teslas, says Mark Reuss GM service centers now working on Teslas, says Mark Reuss originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can Competitors Use My Brand Name in Google Ads?

MOMS Mobile Oil Change

Written by Caroline Cox on Nov 19 , 2021 Is a competitor showing up for your company name on the SERP? Here’s what to do. Here, you’ll find: Seeing your competitor’s name on the search engine results page (SERP) is never a great feeling. But an even worse feeling? When a rival brand shows up after someone searches for your brand’s name. So, are companies allowed to use another company’s name in their paid search ads?

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What Are the Leading Causes of Car Accidents in Nevada?

Ride Mission

What Are the Leading Causes of Car Accidents in Nevada? As much as we try to avoid them, car accidents are a reality on our roads and highways. Yearly, there are over six million car crashes across the United States, and they often cause serious property damage, injuries, and even fatalities. While accidents can happen at any time and under a variety of circumstances, certain factors contribute to many of them.

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Things You Need to Know About Vehicle Suspension

Hollenshades Auto Service

Your car’s suspension maximizes friction between the vehicle itself and the road. The health and proper function of your vehicle suspension is critical to safe operation. Check out this guide to everything you need to know about vehicle suspension from the expert Baltimore mechanics at Hollenshade’s. Bushings Hydraulic bushings have chambers and valves to help absorb vibration and change the angles under certain conditions.

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The Secret to Solving the Auto Tech Shortage

AutoFix

Are you posting job listings for auto techs on Indeed to no avail? Or only getting one or two responses from underqualified applicants hoping to slide under the radar? If so, you’re not alone with such hiring issues. Auto shops all across the nation have started to feel the hurt as the technician shortage continues to get worse. In just the past two years, the shortage increased by 50,000, resulting in over 125,000 auto tech job openings left unfilled.

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Aggregators and Market Shift in Car Service and Repair in India

MeriCAR

In India, 60% Car Owners look for Multi brands car workshops and nearby garages. There is over 10 Lac garages, small repair centers in India, including two wheelers and passenger cars amongst the most. There are 28 crore registered vehicles and the automotive aftermarket is growing fast. The Automotive Aftermarket According recent article ( TOI ) published – “With a turnover of INR 1.96 lakh crore (USD 26.6 billion) from April 2021 to September 2021, the first half of last fiscal was

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Honda dealers may service upcoming Sony electric vehicles

Autoblog: Repairs

Filed under: Green , Honda , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Honda dealers may service upcoming Sony electric vehicles Honda dealers may service upcoming Sony electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Nov 2022 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

MOMS Mobile Oil Change

Get the best of both worlds with Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. This tasty twist on a classic dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Why Do Alignment Angles Change?

Hollenshades Auto Service

The alignment angles of a car or truck do not just change randomly for no reason. A relationship between both internal and external forces results in the altering of a vehicle’s suspension geometry. Each of the principal alignment angles, measured at all 4 corners of the vehicle, capture the state of health of its steering and suspension systems. Simply adjusting without considering why such movements are needed can result in an improper alignment and a possible comeback.

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Four Ways to Make Brakes Last Longer

Hollenshades Auto Service

Anyone who’s ever worked as a car mechanic has seen what happens when people forget to replace the brake pads and brake hardware at the intended time. Sometimes the pad is worn so badly that the metal plate has slipped off the caliper, causing it to overextend and lock the wheels. Sometimes the piston shatters in the caliper. Sometimes, the pad is completely worn and there’s nothing against the rotor except the piston, caliper, and a terrible grinding noise.