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Beating the Tech Shortage Through Mentoring

Brake & Front End

20% of product or service managers are investigating new ways to counter the technician shortage. When pushed, 80% of managers confess they are not competent in recruiting and, worse yet, are poor at implementing effective training and/or mentoring protocols. Currently, 80% percent of service managers confess to being unskilled in HR.

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From the Magazine: Acquisition or fresh start?

Auto Service World

As well, the business will need to produce enough profit to hire a replacement for the owner, if they work in the business as a tech or service advisor. Now, its time to make a big decision: Buy an existing business or get a building and start fresh. Both options have pros and cons, it just depends on your time and finances.

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Why aftermarket techs are also factory trained ones

Auto Service World

A technician who has received training directly from a vehicle manufacturer whether it be a class or by reading an OE book is considered a factory-trained tech as far as a shop coach and owner is concerned. he asked during the session, The Essential Laws of The Profitable Shop Manager. Warranties were another suggestion from ONeal.

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Tips for Addressing Brake Rotor Warpage

Brake & Front End

This material combines durability with excellent heat management, allowing rotors to withstand and dissipate heat quickly. Considerations for your Customers While some of these points may be a no-brainer for a tech like yourself, many drivers never consider the following.

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In Automotive School? What to Know About Taiwanese Automaker Hon Hai

Automotive Training Centre

Although Foxconn is widely recognized as a tech giant, particularly for its role in manufacturing Apple products, its influence is expanding into the automotive sector. One name that’s gaining increased attention is Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., commonly known as Foxconn. Who Is Hon Hai (Foxconn)?

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Meet Brandon Baldwin, B’laster Instructor Of The Year Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

He worked as a Cadillac/Buick tech at a dealership in Buffalo, then as a tech at an independent shop where he worked on domestic, Asian and European cars. “I After being permanently hurt being a tech, Baldwin worked at Goodyear as a service manager while working on his Master’s Degree. His early career emphasized that.

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From the Magazine: So you’re thinking about opening a second location…

Auto Service World

The most important thing that I have learned is that someone must be managing the business. That may not be you — you may want to stay in the bays as a tech — but that means you need to hire a manager. The most important thing that I have learned is that someone must be managing the business. Where will it be located?