Auto Service World

JANUARY 31, 2025

A recent survey of 500 Canadian accountants sheds light on their concerns about small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs). The survey was done by Plooto, diving into accountants opinions about provincial support, SMB financial pitfalls, and the tech tools clients are or arent using to succeed. The top of their list for threats, it was inflation. More than half (54.5 per cent) cited inflation as the top financial threat, driving up operational costs.

Management 261

Management Auto Repair IT 261

BayIQ

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction is essential for tire, automotive, and quick lube shops. One tool that has been at the forefront of this industry is the oil change label printer. In this blog, we'll explore what an oil change label printer is, its alternatives, and the pros and cons of each option to help you decide what's best for your business.

Oil Change 238

Oil Change Automotive IT 238

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 30, 2025

When considering a career as an auto mechanic, the journey can initially seem overwhelming. Where should you study? How do you get started? At ATC Cambridge, we understand these concerns, and our dedicated admissions team is here to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible. Meet Brigitte Bouchard: Your First Point of Contact Brigitte Bouchard, one of our experienced admissions advisors, plays a crucial role in welcoming and guiding new students.

Mechanic 162

Mechanic Education Automotive Electricity 162

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 30, 2025

Constant velocity, or CV axles transfer power from the transmission or differential to the wheels while also allowing for steering and suspension movement. When your customer is replacing a CV axle, be sure to remind them to use the correct OE torque specification and procedure to ensure proper installation and operation of the drivetrain. Here is why.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Utilities Vehicle IT 130

Girls Auto Clinic

JANUARY 30, 2025

Whats your relationship like with your car? Its okay to be honest with yourself. There is no shame in a Shecanics game! I called myself an auto airhead because I didnt treat my car well. I had very toxic relationship with all my cars before my Shecanic days. Do you have a good or toxic relationship with your car? First, lets talk define what makes a good relationship.

Car 130

Car Mechanic Engineering IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 31, 2025

The once-dominant domestic nameplates in the light vehicle aftermarket have seen a steady decline in the U.S. In Lang Marketings report, 2024 Domestic Nameplate Aftermarket Below 2005 , it found that while once commanding more than two-thirds of the vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2000 and 2010, domestic nameplates now represent a minority of light vehicles on U.S. roads.

Trucking 246

Trucking Vehicle Car IT 246

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 29, 2025

As we kick off 2025, its a great time for you, an auto repair shop owner, to focus on financial organization, especially with tax season just around the corner. Proper record-keeping isnt just about avoiding headaches with the IRS; its about gaining valuable insights into your business so you can continue to grow and thrive. In this blog post, we guide you through organizing your financial records for a smooth and efficient tax filing process so you can avoid the stress this season.

Banking 130

Banking Auto Repair Shop Finance Auto Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Here is a great tip that you could use to repair a wiring harness. You may notice or get a butt connector in that has wires that are staggered. The staggering of the wires is essential for making sure that the bundle for the wire harness does not get too big. If you had two butt connectors right next to each other and you taped over this or used heat shrink tubing, it’s going to be rather large and you’re going to notice the repair.

Automotive 130

Automotive Mechanic IT 130

R.O. Writer

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

R.O. Writer DVI Cloud builds customer trust and boosts growth by revolutionizing the inspection process R.O. Writer, the market leader in auto repair shop management solutions, today celebrated the general The post R.O. Writer Takes Digital Vehicle Inspections to the Cloud with New Offering appeared first on R.O. Writer.

Auto Repair Shop 130

Auto Repair Shop Vehicle Auto Repair Management 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 31, 2025

A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that the height of a vehicle significantly impacts the severity of injuries sustained by pedestrians in crashes. The research shows that taller vehicles, such as SUVs and pickups, compound the risk of serious injuries at higher speeds. IIHS researchers analyzed pedestrian crashes to develop injury risk curves, demonstrating how speed affects crash outcomes.

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Vehicle Insurance Transportation Manufacturing 213

Girls Auto Clinic

JANUARY 30, 2025

Its February, the month of love and friendship! And who better to have a loving friendship with than your car? When I was an auto airhead, I neglected my cars. I had no love for them and didnt appreciate how important they were in my life. I mean, they got me to work, to school, and to Friday night hangouts with friends. Yet, I treated them as an afterthought, avoiding maintenance and repairs, then getting angry when they didnt perform as expected.

Car 130

Car IT Oil Change Education 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 31, 2025

Precision Marketing: Targeting and Engaging Your Niche Customers VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 03/06 - 03/09 Register Now You didnt open a specialty shop because you wanted to be like everyone else. Yet your marketing gets lost in a sea of the same old thing. Your shop is different. Your clients are different. The cars you work on are different.

Mechanic 130

Mechanic Car IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In this episode of Tomorrow’s Technician’s Partnership Pathways Podcast presented by NAPA, Doug Kaufman speaks with Robert Ballard, automotive instructor at Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill. Ballard has built an impressive automotive program at his high school, as evidenced by his school being named Blaster Products Instructor of the Year in 2022 and the WIX School of the Year in 2023 but he is quick to acknowledge that success isnt due to his efforts alone.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

What would you consider the root of all evil? Some may say its money, but if you ask people in the tire industry, its improper tire inflation. In this video, lets talk about why improperly inflated tires are the root of all evil in the tire industry. The Dangers of Improper Tire Inflation Underinflated tires continue to cause failures, leading to both short- and long-term issues.

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Vehicle IT 97

Auto Service World

JANUARY 30, 2025

Dealerships offering mobile service are making significant strides in winning back customers, according to new research. Data from Curbee, which supports dealers in implementing mobile service operations, show 92 per cent of lapsed service department clients returning after accepting a mobile service appointment. The company noted that these findings underscores the growing potential of this innovative approach.

Tire Rotations 170

Tire Rotations Oil Change Vehicle Auto Repair 170

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

When a customer visits the shop because their brake service light is on, theyre hearing noise when the brakes are applied, feeling vibration or even smelling a chemical/burning odor when braking, its time to inspect the braking system to diagnose the problem. Regardless of what the customer may think is wrong with the vehicle, as a technician, you know the importance of performing a full brake system inspection to ensure that you complete the right service for the vehicle.

Vehicle 100

Vehicle Car IT 100

Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 31, 2025

Driving Success Event Planning for Auto Repair Shop Marketing VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 03/06 - 03/09 Register Now Connecting with the community on a personal level was one of the strategies Shop Marketing Pros co-owner Kim implemented into their marketing strategy. One of the most effective tactics was hosting events at their shops. In this class, you will learn some must-do events for your shop, how to plan, execute, and succeed at events for your shop.

Auto Repair Shop 130

Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The automatic transmission/transaxle section of the G1 exam covers the basics of automatic transmission service. You will not have to understand the internal workings of an automatic transmission. What you need to focus on are the following items: How do I determine the type of transmission fluid that is required? How do I top off a modern transmission to the correct level?

ASE 130

ASE Hydraulics Manufacturing Vehicle 130

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 30, 2025

After serving in leadership roles across the global fleet management industry, Matt Dyer has joined Merchants Fleet as its new CEO. Dyer discusses his career path, the new position, and the road ahead for fleets.

Management 99

Management IT 99

Auto Service World

JANUARY 30, 2025

Shops need to do a better job of understanding their numbers and it starts with labour rate. If you let your labour rate be an emotional decision, youll never raise it. It has to be a mathematical formula, a shop coached urged. But theres more to it, advised Rick White, president of 180Biz, during the presentation Business Boss Leader: From Creeper to Leader at the Mid-West Auto Care Alliances Vision and Hi-Tech Training Expo.

Education 170

Education IT Auto Repair Management 170

Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 29, 2025

Danny's Engineportal Doing a compression test, is a good way to measure the condition of the rings, cylinders, and valves. So, if your engine is running rough or is lacking power, consider doing a compression test. Also, [.

Engineering 80

Engineering IT 80

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Tom Castriota addressed the countrys franchised new-car dealers for the first time as the NADA chairman at the NADA Show 2025 , setting the tone for a year of advocacy and emphasizing the community impact of dealerships. Yes, you are individuals who compete against each other and thats a good thing, Castriota said to a room of thousands of dealers, managers and automotive retail industry leaders in New Orleans.

Retail 76

Retail Car Dealership Manufacturing Management 76

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electric vehicles, which include hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, are here to stay. A hybrid is a vehicle that relies primarily on a traditional combustion engine but also utilizes an electric motor to provide power at certain times, therefore increasing fuel economy. The high-voltage battery is recharged through regenerative braking or by the engine charging system.

Electric Vehicles 130

Electric Vehicles Service Technicians Electricity Engineering 130

Automotive Fleet

JANUARY 29, 2025

The company unveiled 360 cameras and a DVIR to boost fleet safety, cut costs, and simplify compliance for fleet managers.

Management 86

Management 86

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has introduced a new tool to help shop owners and technicians report barriers to vehicle repair. The TIA has updated its website with a Right to Repair – Report Your Issue form, designed to empower industry professionals to report instances where they face obstacles in diagnosing or repairing vehicles. This tool aims to gather critical data to protect the right to repair for all.

Vehicle Repair 130

Vehicle Repair Vehicle Auto Repair IT 130

Danny’s Engineportal

JANUARY 31, 2025

Danny's Engineportal When an engine is seized, from taking in a substantial amount of liquid, it is a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with compressed air. Because, [.

Engineering 79

Engineering IT 79

Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Range Rovers are the original luxury SUV. Known for their luxurious and spacious interiors, impressive off-road capabilities, and smooth ride. However, Range Rovers have gained a reputation for reliability issues that potential and current owners should be aware of. If you already own one, or are in the market, it is a good idea to be aware of the common issues that affect Range Rovers across various model years.

Oil Change 58

Oil Change Electronics Engineering Check Engine Light 58

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For optimal performance and visibility on the road, Wagner recommends changing headlights in pairs. When one of the headlights burns out, it is likely that it wont be long before the other bulb burns out. Changing your headlights in pairs ensures that your customers can see and be seen in low-light conditions. Remind customers not to touch the glass of the new bulb with their fingers.

Automotive 130

Automotive Electricity Vehicle IT 130

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? The average price of gas per gallon sees a slight dip in some regions. See what's contributing to the changes.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many small businesses are struggling with hiring and that will continue to be a trend in 2025, according to Robert Half. The business consulting firms recent survey explored the top recruiting obstacles small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are currently facing. The survey, which included responses from over 1,700 hiring managers at small (20-99 employees) and midsize (100-999 employees) companies, provides insights to help SMBs navigate the complex hiring landscape.

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Danny’s Engineportal

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Danny's Engineportal Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place [.

Troubleshooting 71

Troubleshooting Engineering IT 71

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When it comes to fleet operating costs , tires rank just behind fuel as one of the largest ongoing expenses. But for independent tire dealers , that cost represents an opportunitya chance to become an essential business partner for fleets looking to balance performance, cost, and longevity. Maximizing commercial truck tire ROI isnt just about selling a productits about helping fleets manage long-term costs, reduce downtime, and extend tire life.

Trucking 59

Trucking Education Management IT 59

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Women in Auto Care Silent Auction is officially open, offering an opportunity to bid on items while supporting the Women in Auto Care Scholarship Fund. This annual auction helps fund scholarships for women pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket, providing critical financial assistance to students in post-secondary programs such as technical training and business education.

Education 130

Education Technical Automotive IT 130

Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These 10 women in fleet are promoting a healthy workforce. They share their practical tips to help you do the same.

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IT 65

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Air Lift Performance is now offering coilover suspension kits. Air Lift Performance creates kits to achieve the maximum drop without sacrificing performance, providing superior handling, sharp steering response and a comfortable ride. Each kit comes with vehicle-specific mounts for an accurate bolt-on installation. It also has vehicle-specific valving and internal pressure.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle IT 130

RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Is your car drooping on one side ? Have your rides become bumpier, noisier , and more uncomfortable than usual? These may be signs of a failing air suspension system. The worst part? An unstable ride can put your safety at risk. In this article, we’ll help you spot any air suspension issue, understand its causes, and explore the best repair options.

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Mechanic Vehicle Car Car Components 52

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Tesla Cybertruck has a serious demand issue , and as more and more of these stainless steel monoliths to MAGA pile up on dealer lots, Tesla is making moves to get them out the door. The automaker just dropped lease prices for the cheapest Cybertruck, and all-wheel drive versions are getting more incentives like Read more.

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Finance 62