Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform go back to the 2006 A5.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The alignment of these vehicles can be straightforward mechanically. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5.

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1A Auto

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For example, as mentioned by our expert mechanic Sue, the metal hanger brackets can bend, which is not a big issue but may need to be adjusted with a pry bar. Adjust the Exhaust If Needed Once all of the parts are installed, re-check the exhaust to confirm it’s not contacting other components like the heat shield.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 28, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first year electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard feature in vehicles. The customer may not notice an issue until there is a mechanical problem with the brakes. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 27, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first-time electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard, mandated feature on vehicles sold in America. The customer may not notice an issue until there is a mechanical problem with the brakes. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 26, 2024

They’ve been around since 2012 and have established a great reputation. Brian is a Mercedes Benz Master Technician and has owned multiple shops and served as the Mechanical Division Director for ASA-NC. He's a mechanic at heart who loves fixing things that are broken, which is why he loves marketing so much.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

MAY 7, 2018

In contrast, a decade later, in 1999, of 837,000 mechanics working in the field,12,000 were female. Fast forward to 2013 when approximately 2% of auto mechanics were women. Patrice Banks started the Girls Auto Clinic in Philadelphia, PA in 2013 after not being able to find a female mechanic to work on her car.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Electronic stability control, or ESC, has been a standard feature in vehicles since the 2012 model year. Your customers might not even notice this issue until there’s a mechanical problem with the brakes, such as one wheel being covered in brake dust.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A mechanic will have the specific tools and expertise to replace the damaged parts and seals and refill fresh transmission fluid. You should refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for steps to troubleshoot electrical issues or seek help from a mechanic to determine and address the root cause of the problem.

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The Mechanic Doctor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics Understanding the gas capacity of a vehicle ensures the driver will fill up the tank accordingly and reach their destination without worry. 2012 11 16.2 The post Mustang Shelby GT500 Fuel Tank Capacity Overview appeared first on The Mechanic Doctor.

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AutoInc.

JUNE 16, 2023

A previous Right to Repair law had been passed in 2012, but it exempted telematics systems from wireless accessibility by vehicle owners and independent repairers — the 2020 legislation changed that.

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Alex's Autohaus

AUGUST 27, 2024

Camshaft Housing Bolts Camshaft housing bolt failure is a known issue on many BMW models from 2010-2012, and the X3 is no exception. Luckily, on the 3rd generation X3, this component is relatively easy to reach, making it a job you may be able to tackle yourself if you are mechanically inclined.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Fin-Sread (right) uses LIDAR scanning, active noise cancellation and electro-mechanical functions which are designed to react to the tire’s environment. Kumho began this partnership in 2012 and has two years left on its contract. “In Kumho Tire brought former NBA small forward/shooting guard Bruce Bowen to inspire dealers.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Fin-Sread (right) uses LIDAR scanning, active noise cancellation and electro-mechanical functions which are designed to react to the tire’s environment. Kumho began this partnership in 2012 and has two years left on its contract. “In Kumho Tire brought former NBA small forward/shooting guard Bruce Bowen to inspire dealers.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 23, 2024

By 2012, stability control, or rollover mitigation, had become standard for vehicles. When an average driver started driving, they had brake and chassis systems that alerted drivers to potential safety risks with mechanical cues like locking brakes, oversteer and understeer. The average age of a driver in the US is 47 years old.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

By 2012, stability control, or rollover mitigation, had become standard for vehicles. When an average driver started driving, they had brake and chassis systems that alerted drivers to potential safety risks with mechanical cues like locking brakes, oversteer and understeer. The average age of a driver in the US is 47 years old.

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Vehicle Check Engine Light Mechanic Engineering 130

Brake & Front End

APRIL 22, 2024

By 2012, stability control, or rollover mitigation, had become standard for vehicles. When an average driver started driving, they had brake and chassis systems that alerted drivers to potential safety risks with mechanical cues like locking brakes, oversteer and understeer. The average age of a driver in the US is 47 years old.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 15, 2024

Again, Brooks wrote his 2030 book in 2011 and published it in 2012. On one hand, they are more likely to have mechanical skills than the Youngs which could bolster DIY repair. The list above and several other items in the book pretty much nail our society today. Brooks is amazing in his forecast of the future.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That is the lifecycle of a mechanic. Well, it dates back years, but we’ll start in 2012 with the first successful implementation of a Right-to-Repair law in Massachusetts. As we box more and more people out of accessing and be able to work on their own cars, you are cutting that lifecycle off at the knees.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That is the lifecycle of a mechanic. Well, it dates back years, but we’ll start in 2012 with the first successful implementation of a Right-to-Repair law in Massachusetts. As we box more and more people out of accessing and be able to work on their own cars, you are cutting that lifecycle off at the knees.

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