Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Jeremy Marshall is a 12th-grade student at Bullard-Havens THS who stands out for his enthusiasm and dedication to automotive technology. Jeremy holds an internship at a local VW dealership, where he excels under the guidance of his mentors. In addition to his studies and internship, Jeremy plays on the schools varsity football and baseball teams and volunteers for several events.
BayIQ
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
With the current shortage of qualified automotive technicians and tire shop technicians, it’s difficult enough to find and hire the right candidate, let alone provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed in your shop. Investing in effective training can lead to improved job satisfaction, increased productivity, and a stronger team. Here are five essential tips to help you successfully onboard and train new tire shop technicians.
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Shop Marketing Pros
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Let’s be real—creating completely original content in 2024 is close to impossible. With so much information already out there, it feels like everything’s been said before. But here’s the thing: that doesn’t mean you should stop creating content for your business. Your perspective, your voice, and your expertise are what make your content valuable.
Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Maintaining your catalytic converter is essential to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and avoiding costly repairs. Though catalytic converters are built to last, they can fail due to overheating or poisoning caused by issues like faulty oxygen sensors, exhaust leaks, or engine misfires. This video covers key maintenance tips, including addressing carbon deposits, cleaning MAP/MAF sensors, and ensuring proper fuel delivery.
Shop Marketing Pros
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Video marketing isn’t just another trend—it’s one of the most effective ways to engage your customers and build your shop’s online presence. If the idea of creating video content makes you feel a little uncomfortable, you’re not alone. I’ve been talking about marketing for years, but even for me, video didn’t come naturally at first. The good news? It doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Auto Service World
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Bosch announced the XpressFIT PRO Wiper Blade, a new offering equipped with a Uni-link adapter that makes installation quick and efficient. Designed with installers and commercial accounts in mind, the wiper blade features several key benefits. The Uni-link adapter covers 95 per cent of vehicles in operation, eliminating the need for multiple adapters and streamlining the installation process.
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Maintaining your catalytic converter is essential to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and avoiding costly repairs. Though catalytic converters are built to last, they can fail due to overheating or poisoning caused by issues like faulty oxygen sensors, exhaust leaks, or engine misfires. This video covers key maintenance tips, including addressing carbon deposits, cleaning MAP/MAF sensors, and ensuring proper fuel delivery.
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Shop Marketing Pros
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Letting your domain name expire might sound like a small issue, but trust me, it can quickly become a massive headache. It’s not just about losing your website—it’s about losing money, SEO rankings, and control over your brand’s online identity. Here’s why you should never let this happen to you. Why Losing Your Domain Name is a Big Deal When your domain expires, your website goes down.
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are approximately 5,000 fires in automotive service and repair facilities each year. These fires cause an estimated $108 million dollars in direct property damage, result in about 10 civilian an 3 firefighter injuries, and often spread beyond the initial location resulting in even more damage and even deaths.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The degree to which a vehicle’s price changes month-over-month might be more telling, in some cases, than the year-over-year change. Especially if that month follows a U.S. presidential election. With that in mind, CARFAX has added month-over-month insights to its Used Car Index reports, the first major change in these recaps since their April 2023 debut.
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
This has happened to most of us: You have a series of interviews, asked all the questions you needed to ask, did your due diligence, and hire a new employee. Two weeks, later, you realize you made a bad mistake. What do you do, what have you learned from the wrong hire? And how long do you hold on this person?
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Is this a new holiday tradition? For the fourth consecutive November, Lexus and Honda are at the top of their class when it comes to retaining value, claiming the top prizes in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards. Lexus again earned the award as the best premium brand, while Honda was named the top mass-market brand in the program recognizing vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price following a three-year period of owne
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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Eastwood
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
All too often, we reach for the can of Rust Encapsulator to treat corroded metal after it’s already pretty crusty. Or maybe even too far gone to save. But if you’re on top of your maintenance game, you can actually prevent the big rust from ever arriving. After reclaiming my former daily driver from my daughter, I noticed the trailer hitch receiver was more orange than black.
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It seems there is a big movement to change business software management programs these days. I would like to know who has, the old program, the new one you choose, why, and if you are happy with your choice?
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It’s that time of year again, time to reflect on all that we should be thankful for. First and foremost is our life and health. It’s much easier to focus on all that’s wrong in the world. Now, down to business. You know that tension that always seems to be there between your sales and service departments? If you are a franchise dealer, you likely understand and appreciate the distinct advantage even having both departments gives you over an independent dealer who doesn’t have that luxury.
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
I want to wish all our members the very best this Thanksgiving! Take time to reflect on your wins, celebrate the great times, and most of all spend time with family and friends. It's much healthier to be thankful for what you have, rather than to focus on what you don't have.
Danny’s Engineportal
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Danny's Engineportal It can be a gut wrenching feeling, to start your vehicle and find smoke spewing out of the exhaust pipe. Signs of burning oil, are usually accompanied by, blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. For [.
AutoShopOwner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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AutoSuccess
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Shane Bigelow of CHAMP Titles and Kimberly Skogan of Hudson Automotive Group recently highlighted how the National Digital Titling Clearinghouse (NDTC) is transforming title management, offering critical advantages for dealerships nationwide. According to Bigelow, the NDTC enables dealers to seamlessly retitle vehicles. Traditionally, title transfers could take weeks, delaying sales and creating bottlenecks in inventory management.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Delinte introduced three new tires at SEMA 2024, expanding its range of passenger, light truck, and TBR tires. The first tire that the manufacturer, a Sentury Tire brand, presented was the Centurion X/T, a crossover tire designed to improve wear, traction, and driving stability on and off-road, including wet or snowy terrains, the company said. According to Delinte, a notable feature of the Centurion X/T is its “X” shaped pattern block design, which it said enhances multi-directional
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
It’ll be a battle for the ages when Ford and General Motors face off on the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Ford will be working with Red Bull Powertrains to build engines from that point forward , while Cadillac will partner with Andretti Global to enter a Ferrari-powered car as the 11th team. Sorry Europe, you had your time… Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In this episode of Drivetime , John Treece, president and CEO of DMA Industries LLC , credits his company’s exponential growth over the last 10 years to his management team and the group of associates who work there. “It takes a collaborative, strong leadership team and everybody being on the same page and focused around the customer,” Treece said.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
We all know HOAs suck , but as with all things that suck, Florida HOAs are on another level. An HOA in Florida contracted with a tow company to tow vehicles with expired registration out of people’s driveways and, predictably, this is p **g people off. Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In this exclusive interview from the Mickey Thompson booth at the SEMA Show, Tire Review caught up with Mark Stewart , CEO and president of Goodyear , to explore the relationship between the Mickey Thompson brand and its parent company, as well as learn how a brand with such deep roots in racing, high-performance and off-roading is celebrated during SEMA.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The New York Times of 2024 is a rag of transphobia and genocide denial , but 100 years ago the paper wasn’t quite so cowed by the American halls of power. Back in 1924, the paper was speaking truth to power about the threat automobiles posed to American pedestrians , and the paper’s concerns are as valid as today as… Read more.
Eastwood
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Since their introduction, Eastwoods Versa-Cut CNC plasma cutting tables have become popular additions to many home and small business workshops. But as novice users become accustomed to working with an automated cutter, many have expressed challenges with torch height settings. In this video, product engineer Nick walks through several different scenarios a customer might encounter.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Every plane crash is subject to intense scrutiny, but a DHL cargo plane crash in Lithuania on Monday morning has drawn the attention of Europe’s intelligence agencies. The crash killed one crew member and injured three others. The crash is still under investigation but Lithuanian officials haven’t ruled out terrorism… Read more.
Eastwood
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
All too often, we reach for the can of Rust Encapsulator to treat corroded metal after its already pretty crusty. Or maybe even too far gone to save. But if youre on top of your maintenance game, you can actually prevent the big rust from ever arriving. After reclaiming my former daily driver from my daughter, I noticed the trailer hitch receiver was more orange than black.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
While the EV market is experiencing rapid sales growth, many car buyers still prefer hybrids as they benefit from reduced fuel usage but don’t have to worry about a charging infrastructure still in development. Honda lease shoppers on the fence between EV and hybrid would be wise to compare the programs as a much more … Read more.
Motor Verso
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
With the renewed hotting up of the hot hatch market, BMW has always been a bit of an outlier and… Details » The post BMW M135i xDrive Review appeared first on Motor Verso.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
NASA’s return to the moon has been plagued by delays and spiraling costs , which means it could now fall to privateer firms like SpaceX to take us back to the surface of the moon. If the Elon Musk-backed company is given NASA’s contract to fly to the moon, it could end up carrying a new electric vehicle into orbit, and… Read more.
Auto Remarketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Independent car dealerships had to navigate a number of trends in 2024, from supply constraints to consumers reacting to new economic pressures. While the coming year is showing positive signs for used-dar dealers, we’ve learned that the future is never certain. No matter what curveballs are around the corner, there are key strategies used-car dealers should consider to consistently boost profitability.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Turbine jet-powered airplanes are the highest maintenance vehicles on the planes, so being cut off from the necessary firehose of spare parts will have consequences. Currently, half of the Airbus A320neo and 321neo planes in Russia can’t fly due to maintenance issues. Most of the grounded aircraft desperately need new… Read more.
Eastwood
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Since their introduction, Eastwood’s Versa-Cut CNC plasma cutting tables have become popular additions to many home and small business workshops. But as novice users become accustomed to working with an automated cutter, many have expressed challenges with torch height settings. In this video, product engineer Nick walks through several different scenarios a customer might encounter.
Jalopnik
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Back in the good ol’ days of truck heists , you could get your four best friends together in three matching Honda Civics and steal yourself a truck full of all the DVD players your heart desires. In modern times, however, things are more complicated: You’ll need some high-tech GPS-spoofing equipment if you want to make… Read more.
Tire Review Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When it comes to winter traction for drivers of light trucks, there are a few options to consider. Tire dealers play a vital role in helping these consumers weigh the pros and cons of all-season, all-weather, all-terrain and winter tires. Since dealers have an opportunity to be seen as a trusted expert for their LT customers, it’s important to begin with a conversation covering several factors, including location, driving habits, terrains encountered, and towing/payload.
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