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Auto mechanic training is a hands-on field that requires a combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and problem-solving skills. As technology evolves, so does the learning experience for students in this field. Whether you’re just starting or looking to fine-tune your skills, several apps are designed to help you study more efficiently, practice more effectively, and become more knowledgeable in automotive repair.
With car manufacturers packing more technology into vehicles than ever before, a recent survey highlights which features drivers can’t live without — and which ones they’re willing to pay extra for. Car manufacturers are increasingly incorporating advanced technology features into modern vehicles to enhance safety and convenience. A recent survey conducted by Uswitch aimed to identify the tech features that car owners find most useful and those that would influence them to pay more f
If you knew the correct answers to five random questions regarding general automotive trivia, congratulations. You’ve been entered into our drawing for a Starbucks $10 gift card. This month’s Pop Quiz was created with the generous support of Tech Force Foundation. If your name is listed below, double congratulations! Congratulations to: • Shawn Conell, UAF/CTC Automotive Technology, Fairbanks, AK • Braydin Duffy, Waterloo High School, Waterloo, IL • Aaron Hicks, Arkansas State Univer
Automotive repair has long had a stereotype of technicians purposely looking for work in a vehicle to sell to the customer. When done for the right reasons, it’s what every shop should be doing. Jay Huh, a business coach at Shop Fix Academy and owner of CarMedix in North Carolina, encourages all shops to have their techs thoroughly inspect each vehicle that comes in so that both the shop and customer know of anything that could need work down the road.
In the complex business operations landscape for independent dealers, the unsung hero is inventory management. This systematic approach to sourcing, storing, and selling inventory plays a pivotal role in ensuring your business maintains a variety of choices for your valuable customers. Here are strategies to metamorphose your inventory from a potential liability to a highly coveted automotive partner.
In this video, Andrew Markel explains the importance of dual oxygen sensors in catalytic converters and their role in monitoring exhaust efficiency. Learn how these sensors adjust fuel trims, store oxygen in catalyst beds, and ensure peak performance of the converter. Discover why faulty sensors can affect exhaust reduction and what to check during vehicle maintenance.
In this video, Andrew Markel explains the importance of dual oxygen sensors in catalytic converters and their role in monitoring exhaust efficiency. Learn how these sensors adjust fuel trims, store oxygen in catalyst beds, and ensure peak performance of the converter. Discover why faulty sensors can affect exhaust reduction and what to check during vehicle maintenance.
Headlight technology has come a long way, and understanding these advancements can help you recommend the best options for your customers. In this article, we explore halogen, HID, LED, and adaptive headlights, discussing their performance, lifespan, and energy efficiency. Learn how to diagnose headlight issues, offer tailored solutions, and increase sales by enhancing customer safety and satisfaction.
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Headlight technology has come a long way, and understanding these advancements can help you recommend the best options for your customers. In this article, we explore halogen, HID, LED, and adaptive headlights, discussing their performance, lifespan, and energy efficiency. Learn how to diagnose headlight issues, offer tailored solutions, and increase sales by enhancing customer safety and satisfaction.
Headlight technology has come a long way, and understanding these advancements can help you recommend the best options for your customers. In this article, we explore halogen, HID, LED, and adaptive headlights, discussing their performance, lifespan, and energy efficiency. Learn how to diagnose headlight issues, offer tailored solutions, and increase sales by enhancing customer safety and satisfaction.
In the automotive industry, adapting to change is essential. It’s a need that touches every component on today’s cars. That’s true for automotive belts, which have come a long way since their infancy. This episode of the Road to AAPEX traces the history of early automotive belts, how they have evolved over the years, and the technological advancements made to them.
In the automotive industry, adapting to change is essential. It’s a need that touches every component on today’s cars. That’s true for automotive belts, which have come a long way since their infancy. This episode of the Road to AAPEX traces the history of early automotive belts, how they have evolved over the years, and the technological advancements made to them.
The secret to any charging or rapid charging station is taking alternating current (AC) and converting it to direct current (DC). Most electric vehicles can convert AC to DC, but they can’t handle much power. AC electricity is excellent for sending power over long distances, but it is not great for charging batteries. DC power is great for charging batteries, but it can’t travel long distances through power lines.
The secret to any charging or rapid charging station is taking alternating current (AC) and converting it to direct current (DC). Most electric vehicles can convert AC to DC, but they can’t handle much power. AC electricity is excellent for sending power over long distances, but it is not great for charging batteries. DC power is great for charging batteries, but it can’t travel long distances through power lines.
The majority of Volkswagens sold in the past five years have electronic parking brakes – yet most customers don’t even realize that fact. The system engages and disengages the parking brake automatically on most vehicles. But, when the system fails and turns on the light, or displays a warning in the driver information center, the customer will definitely notice.
How do gas prices in the U.S. compare to previous weeks? Despite the recent hurricane, average price of gas per gallon remained virtually the same with only slight changes across the nation's regions.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced it recently released 120 new part numbers that provide new coverage in a variety of key product categories with coverage for late-model import and domestic vehicles through the 2024 model-year. Its Standard and Four Seasons brands are dedicated to expanding product offerings for advanced driver assistance systems, advanced internal combustion engines, and other popular vehicle control and temperature control categories, the company said.
On Oct. 8, join a virtual panel of speakers discussing how fleets can use telematics to manage vehicle health and driver safety while driving outcomes related to reducing costs, increasing productivity, and more.
DENSO CORPORATION and ROHM Co., Ltd. announced that the two companies have agreed to start consideration of a strategic partnership in the semiconductor field. In a news release, DENSO explained that as the development and spread of electric vehicles accelerate toward the realization of carbon neutrality, the demand for electronic components and semiconductors required for the electrification of vehicles is rapidly increasing.
When a vehicle performs an ADAS, ABS or stability control systems correction, the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) generates pressure to apply the brakes at a corner of the vehicle. The pressure can come from two sources. First, the valve block can have an accumulator that stores hydraulic pressure against a spring. Second, there is an electric motor that powers a high-pressure pump.
Keeping your auto repair shop running smoothly while attracting new customers remains a top priority for most auto repair shop owners. But making things more efficient, retaining service technicians, turning new customers into repeat customers, and, of course, keeping costs down are just some of the day-to-day challenges every auto repair shop owner faces while running their business.
So you’ve got that stereo with 10,000 watts going, or you have enough outside lights to land a 747, then you probably need more charge. Well, you can juice things up by installing a new alternator. Just read any of the descriptions for new alternators. They will say things like “just one wire” or “uses all existing mounting hardware” and all sorts of other convincing statements.
North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 – The MSO Symposium advisory board and administration has confirmed this year’s exclusive one-day conference agenda. The collision industry event created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las Vegas, Nov. 4, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX, at Caesar’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas.
It may take years to recover from all of the damage caused by last week’s Hurricane Helene landfall. Flooding and high winds conspired to down trees and power lines and tear up concrete and asphalt, making the thoroughfares that the people of the region rely on impassable. Over the weekend reports from North Carolina… Read more.
Hunter Engineering announced that13 ADAS calibration target packages are now available for purchase online through the HunterNet 2 customer portal. The OEM-approved targets can be used for various ADAS calibration procedures with Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS system, such as surround-view, lane watch, and forward-facing cameras and radar, the company said.
Folks, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but Nissan is in some deep s**t right now, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get better anytime soon. Late last week, the Japanese automaker put out some very disappointing global sales numbers , and now some are worried it’ll once again fall short of its fiscal year… Read more.
There is little disagreement that for the electric vehicle market to grow in the U.S., there is a need for more EV charging infrastructure. But that might not be as straightforward as it sounds, according to a report from law firm Troutman Pepper’s energy and environmental practice. The repor t , “Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development,” examines the evolving legal landscape and some significant regulatory hurdles that must be addressed
NASA’s Curiosity rover landed on Mars back in 2012 and since then it’s been put to work exploring the surface of the Red Planet. In the process, it’s traversed more than 20 miles of the lunar surface, which hasn’t been too kind on its little roving wheels. Read more.
Over the last month or so, we’ve been busy peeling off the components attached to the rusty chassis of our 1993 Range Rover project. And we know, from a distance, this thing looks pretty bad. But the further we dig in, the more we’re surprised by just how solid the frame actually is. At this point the engine, transmission, suspension, and axles are all that remain attached.
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the U.S. on September 26 near Perry, Florida, with winds blowing at Category 4 strength, killing at least 128 so far. Many of the stories we see focus on much of the devastation in North Carolina where people living in towns and cities several hours inland from the coast are still… Read more.
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) said it will highlight some of its business management solutions like VAST Online, VAST Commerce and CarSide, at the SEMA 2024 trade show at the Las Vegas Expo from Nov. 5-8. According to KCS, VAST Online is a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management system for single and multi-location tire dealers and auto service shops.
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Hunter Engineering announced that13 ADAS calibration target packages are now available for purchase online through the HunterNet 2 customer portal. The OEM-approved targets can be used for various ADAS calibration procedures with Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS system, such as surround-view, lane watch, and forward-facing cameras and radar, the company said.
The Cybertruck has been on sale for nearly a year at this point, but it’s finally getting Tesla’s flagship (in Elon Musk’s mind, at least) piece of technology: Full Self-Driving. Members of the Cybertruck Owners Club forum are saying that the update enabling FSD has been installed on their trucks. Read more.
DealerOn announced that it has acquired Sincro, the automotive dealership solutions business, from Ansira. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. By integrating Sincro’s technology offerings into its existing suite of best-in-class products and services, DealerOn is positioned to continue providing dealerships with a more comprehensive set of digital tools, including enhanced website, vehicle inventory, advertising, retailing and SEO capabilities. “We are thrilled to
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Have you ever been looking for a home and encountered an infuriating shortage of properties with attached airplane hangars, or frustrating HOAs that prohibit you from taxiing your plane on public roads? Then gird your loins, because the picturesque town of Cameron Park, California , is the ideal Sacramento suburb for… Read more.
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