May, 2024

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ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges

Auto Service World

With thousands of technician positions needing to be filled, there is an urgent need for the automotive aftermarket to find ways to tackle the problem. Enter AIA Canada’s Labour Market Report, released late last year. The report found that the … The post ASW Conversations: Aftermarket labour challenges appeared first on Auto Service World.

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5 Areas Collision Shops Should Be Getting Paid Instead of Pushback

Automotive Training Institute

ATI | Many collision shop owners see insurance negotiations as a necessary cost of doing business—but not every estimate has to be a battle! The post 5 Areas Collision Shops Should Be Getting Paid Instead of Pushback appeared first on ATI.

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The Future of Auto Detailing: What to Know about Connected Car Wash Systems

Automotive Training Centre

The auto detailing industry has seen many exciting advancements in recent years. The rise of connected car wash systems represents a significant leap forward, promising to revolutionize how vehicles are cleaned and maintained. Understanding these technological advancements is crucial for prospective students considering auto detailing training. Let’s explore what connected car wash systems are, their technology, their impact on the auto detailing industry, and what that can mean for aspiring au

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Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops?

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 102 – Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops? When choosing a marketing company to market your auto repair shop you may find yourself deciding between a local marketer in your hometown or an auto repair marketing specialist whose office is halfway across the country. Which one should you choose?

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Why Choosing a New Driveshaft Assembly is the Right Choice

Brake & Front End

Drive shafts are a very precision balanced and weighted component because they rotate at very high speeds and torque values to turn the wheels. A worn drive shaft can cause problems that affect the drivability of the vehicle and will create symptoms that alert the driver of potential issues that need to be addressed. THE TWO MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS ARE: 1.

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Non-Competes: A Non-Starter, Says FTC

Tomorrow's Technician

As you read ShopOwner, whether it is in print or online, one thing – hopefully – comes across clearly: our mission is to help your shop be more successful. Sometimes, that is evident through solid marketing advice, updated technical resources or inspirational messages about other successful shop owners who deal with challenges in creative ways. Typically, each issue of our magazine contains all three – and then some.

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EV owners plan to stick with electric: Study

Auto Service World

A recent study has found that electric vehicle owners have voiced a resounding commitment to electric mobility. The EV Ownership Lifestyle study conducted by CDK, provided insight into the current state of EV adoption and the factors driving consumer preferences … The post EV owners plan to stick with electric: Study appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Want to Become a Mechanic? Make Your Job Applications Stand Out

Automotive Training Centre

Are you passionate about cars and dreaming of a mechanic career? The demand for skilled mechanics remains high as the automotive industry evolves with technology advancements and market changes. However, to secure a position in this competitive field when you become a mechanic , it’s essential to make your job application stand out. At Automotive Training Centre, we’re committed to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

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TOOLS 2024 | Rev Up Your Marketing With the Video Advantage

Shop Marketing Pros

TOOLS 2024 | Rev Up Your Marketing With the Video Advantage TOOLS Conference May 30 - June 1, 2024 Register Now Incorporating video into your marketing strategy doesn’t have to be that hard. Class topics include: Understanding the difference between long and short video formats Which video platforms are important for shop owners Knowing the content your audience will engage with How to track your video performance Register for this engaging and impactful class today!

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Wheel Bearing Analysis

Brake & Front End

On a typical passenger vehicle weighing around 3,400 pounds, each pair of front-wheel bearings, as well as the rear-wheel or axle bearings, supports around 850 pounds, depending on the weight balance and driveline configuration. If it’s a 6,000-pound SUV, each bearing might carry about 1,500 pounds. This load is concentrated on the relatively small bearing surfaces, which do not even take into account the dynamic loads produced by cornering.

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Hansen Motorsport, SKF Align for 2024 World RX Season

Tomorrow's Technician

SKF announced it has partnered with EPWR, a part of the PWR Group, to support 2024 season of The Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC). The STCC will premiere the world’s first 100% electric national touring car championship in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 8-9, marking a significant step toward sustainable motorsports, according to SKF. All 12 of the race cars for the series are produced by EPWR and are built on the concept of sustainable performance, economic viability and technical advanc

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AAPEX announces training schedule

Auto Service World

The full training schedule at Joe’s Garage during AAPEX has been announced. It will feature technical and management training, led by leading instructors ready to equip shop owners, service advisors and technicians with essential skills AAPEX will be held November … The post AAPEX announces training schedule appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Strategies to Hire & Train High-Performance Teams

Automotive Training Institute

ATI | Hiring a reliable and skilled auto tech was challenging before the pandemic and has only become more complicated. We look at some concrete strategies you can use to draw in top talent. The post Strategies to Hire & Train High-Performance Teams appeared first on ATI.

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In Automotive Technology Training? Exploring Cybersecurity in an Ultra-Connected Automotive Landscape

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry evolves, vehicles are no longer simple machines but complex interconnected systems that blend hardware and software. This integration makes cybersecurity an essential component of automotive technology training. Understanding the intersection between traditional automotive skills and modern cybersecurity measures is critical for technicians entering this field.

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BYD Showroom Burns to the Ground After One Electric Car Bursts Into Flames

autoevolution

Although statistics show electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars, some brands seem to get in the news more often because their cars burnt. BYD is one such brand, with many vehicle fires reported in recent years. However, this might simply be because the brand sells more vehicles than other brands. Electric vehicles have a bad reputation when it comes to vehicle fires despite the fact they are far less likely. ( continue reading.

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Servicing Wheel Bearing Seals

Brake & Front End

Wheel bearings have to operate under both vacuum and pressure. As a bearing heats up due to friction or the brakes, pressure builds up inside the hub. As the bearing cools down, vacuum or negative pressure is created. Pressure has to be managed so the grease stays in under pressure and contaminants stay out under vacuum. A seal can keep a bearing sealed, but if it creates too much friction it can hurt fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance.

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5 Tricks To Solving Belt Noise

Tomorrow's Technician

Engineering a belt system is one of the most difficult jobs for OEMs. There are contact, frictional, centrifugal and peripheral forces that must be taken into account. If they get it right, the belt will be quiet, efficient and last 100,000 miles. If they get it wrong, the belt will be noisy or rob the engine of power. For technicians, the job is even tougher.

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EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap

Auto Service World

In the latest issue of EV World, we hear from several leaders on the automaker side of the industry. The cover story looks at what they see as necessary for the automotive sector to overcome as more consumers look to … The post EV World: Overcoming the knowledge gap appeared first on Auto Service World.

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BayIQ's Automotive Loyalty Program

BayIQ

Across industries, retaining a customer costs significantly less than acquiring a new one, about five times less. BayIQ's automotive loyalty program enables auto and tire shops to retain more customers, create a competitive edge, increase average repair orders (ARO), and enhance customer satisfaction. In this blog post, we'll explore the key benefits and features of BayIQ's automotive loyalty program and why it's an essential tool for any auto or tire shop.

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Attention Luxury Loving Automotive Training Grads! Discover The 2025 Porsche Panamera

Automotive Training Centre

For automotive training grads with a keen eye for the luxurious, the 2025 Porsche Panamera is the perfect spectacle or something very close. This wonder-on-wheel balances a sleek design with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled performance, aided by an improved suspension and hybrid engine. The vehicle’s luxurious touch stays true to type with the Porsche brand, but it also impresses on many other levels.

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Tesla Cybertruck's Gigawiper Is Again in the Spotlight As Wiper Motors Fail Repeatedly

autoevolution

Tesla Cybertruck's gigawiper has puzzled people since the first prototypes were spotted wearing it. The gigantic contraption is again in the spotlight after Cybertruck owners started complaining that the wiper motors were failing. The issues started popping out as storms and bad weather put a strain on the wiper assemblies. Early prototypes of the Cybertruck lacked wipers and side mirrors, and many Tesla fans considered that a cool f. ( continue reading.

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Driveshaft, Axle and Drivetrain Noise FAQs

Brake & Front End

Why are some driveshafts two pieces? It comes down to harmonics. A large single piece driveshaft has a natural frequency that is within the range of human hearing. A two-piece driveshaft breaks up that harmonic. What are the symptoms of a failed joint? There are different things to look for when you suspect universal joint problems: • The cling and crunch sound when going from drive to reverse with the brake on; • Rust-colored dust around the universal joint itself; • With driveshaft removed, an

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Battery Charging and Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

Remember the good old days of battery and alternator testing? With just a multimeter you could test if the alternator was charging and if the battery had a decent state of charge. On most late-model vehicles, the battery and alternator are managed together to minimize the load on the engine to boost fuel economy. Today, it requires more than just a multimeter to diagnose the battery and alternator.

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U.S. average age continues its rise

Auto Service World

Vehicles south of the border are continuing to get older. New data puts the number at 12.6 years, up two months from 2023. That’s a generally slower pace of growth compared to recent years and more normalized growth, S&P Global … The post U.S. average age continues its rise appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Would You Hire a Dealer Technician?

AutoShopOwner

Over my 41 years as an auto shop owner, I have hired and fired more people than I can remember. One challenge for me was hiring a technician that spent too much time work at a new car dealer. The culture is different, the focus is only on billed hours and many of them spent too much time on one car make. However, these days, are we limiting our pool by not considering all avenues to find techs.

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Considering Dispatch College? Why Negotiation Skills Matter

Automotive Training Centre

The world of transportation and logistics is dynamic, and dispatchers play a critical role in keeping it moving smoothly. If you’re considering attending dispatch college and embarking on a rewarding career in this field, there’s one crucial skill you might not have initially considered – negotiation. Meanwhile, dispatch training programs typically focus on logistics management, such as inventory and packaging management.

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His Cybertruck Broke Down Too Often, so He Pleaded With Tesla and Elon Musk for a New One

autoevolution

Tesla's first all-electric pickup truck – the Cybertruck – looks like nothing else on the road today. Some would even call it the supercar of the pickup truck world because it has that divisive exterior design. That's not all there is to it, though. The EV has many more cool tricks up its sleeve. But if you can't enjoy your $100,000+ ride, then all that fancy stuff might no longer impress you.

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Replacing Master Cylinders

Brake & Front End

Anyone who works on brakes should be familiar with basic hydraulics and the various components that make up the hydraulic portion of the brake system. But, if you’re not as familiar with this subject as you should be, keep reading and we’ll refresh your memory. We’ll start at the heart of the system, which is the master cylinder. It converts the force exerted on the brake pedal by the vehicle’s driver into hydraulic pressure to apply the brakes.

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Freeze Frame Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

Article courtesy UNDERHOOD SERVICE. More than 20 years ago, automakers and the EPA developed the standard that we know today as OBDII. This standardized many of the onboard emissions protocols and codes and allowed states to perform onboard emissions testing. For technicians, it opened a whole new world of diagnostics. As time passed, even large trucks and motorcycles adopted this same method to test the emissions status of a vehicle.

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Why the forecast for global EV sales is declining

Auto Service World

While growth is expected in electric vehicle sales, it won’t be at the same pace seen in recent years, new research suggested. ABI Research reported that global EV sales are projected to grow by 21 per cent in 2024 and … The post Why the forecast for global EV sales is declining appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros Clients Capture Major Awards at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

Shop Marketing Pros

Shop Marketing Pros Clients Capture Major Awards at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo Published On May 27, 2024 Press Release HAMMOND, Louisiana – April 10th, 2024 – To say it was a good day for Shop Marketing Pros clients might be an understatement when it came to handing out awards at the recent VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo. Shop Marketing Pros clients came away with multiple awards at the event, which was held Feb. 29-March 3 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overlan

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Career Spotlight: How To Become A Warehousing Clerk After Auto Parts Training

Automotive Training Centre

The role of a warehousing clerk is crucial in the logistics and supply chain industry. For those with a background in auto parts training , transitioning to a warehousing clerk position can be a strategic and rewarding career move. This blog post explores this career path’s necessary steps and benefits and how individuals with auto parts training can leverage their skills and knowledge to excel as warehousing clerks.

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1970 Dodge HEMI Challenger R/T Is a Museum-Grade Gem, Costs a Fortune

autoevolution

Produced from 1970 to 1974, the first-generation Dodge Challenger was the shortest-lived Mopar of the golden era. It also spent only two years on the muscle car market because Chrysler discontinued its high-compression big-block engines in 1971. Despite all this, the Challenger is one of the most iconic performance rigs of the early 1970s. ( continue reading.

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What the Future Holds for the Aftermarket at AAPEX 2024

Brake & Front End

The future of the automotive aftermarket shines brightly, and AAPEX is at the forefront of this evolution. As vehicles log more miles and integrate increasingly complex electronics, the landscape of parts and repairs is diversifying. AAPEX research highlights that new products are the primary draw for attendees, making this conference a vital event for staying informed and competitive.

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How Belts, Tensioners And Misfires Are Connected

Tomorrow's Technician

Have you ever been amazed about how complex some belt routing diagrams can be when all they are driving is an alternator, A/C compressor and maybe a power steering pump? The belt might be 8-feet long and loop around one or two idler pulleys. On an engineering level, the design of the accessory belt drive is a balancing act of efficiency, force and vibration.

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Can heads-up displays help against distracted driving?

Auto Service World

In response to distracted driving contributing to a quarter of all road accidents, with young drivers particularly prone to using technology while on the move, experts are turning to Heads-Up Display (HUD) technology as a potential remedy. According to a … The post Can heads-up displays help against distracted driving? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How to Afford a $100K Technician

AutoShopOwner

I thought this was a very good article. Before we sold our transmission repair business in 2015, my last hire was coincidentally hired at $104 K/yr. I don't regret it even though it was over 10 years ago. Now, more than ever, such wages have become closer to the norm, not the exception, for a top-tier technician. Read and enjoy. How to afford a $100,000/yr.