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Update tools, TMPS makers urge

Auto Service World

Tire Pressure Monitoring System manufacturers want to remind automotive service professionals to keep their tools up to date. Along with the Tire Industry Association, ATEQ, Bartec, Continental and Schrader have launched a public service campaign called “Update Your TPMS Tools!” … The post Update tools, TMPS makers urge appeared first on Auto Service World.

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How EOS Drives SMART Marketing w/ Tim Stoll

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 055 – How EOS Drives SMART Marketing w/ Tim Stoll Intro Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing this episode. RepairPal’s Certified Network of shops are trusted by millions of customers each month. Learn more at RepairPal.com/shops. Talking Points Are you struggling to align your team and drive marketing success in your business?

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Best Practices for Increasing Profit Margins in Your Tire Shop

BayIQ

With the low-margin nature of tire replacement and other base services, finding effective strategies to increase profit margins is crucial for your tire shop's long-term success. This blog post will discuss a few best practices that will help you drive profitability while delivering exceptional customer experiences. We will also explore how BayIQ's marketing and loyalty solutions can support your tire shop's growth and success.

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Your Guide To EV Battery Cooling System Maintenance After Auto Mechanic School

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re considering an automotive career that will stand the test of time and continue to be in high demand for decades to come, you may be exploring hybrid technology training. Though widespread electrification is taking time, hybrid and electric vehicles are here to stay. By learning how to maintain and repair the cars of the future, you are adding longevity to your automotive career.

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New Wix promotion underway

Auto Service World

Wix Filters latest promotion incentivizes professional technicians to switch from their current filter brands to premium WIX-branded filters — and encourages DIFM consumers to choose premium service options. The “Win with WIX” promotion will see technician customers who switch to … The post New Wix promotion underway appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Why You Need a Proven Process for Your Auto Repair Shop

Shop Marketing Pros

When people want their car fixed, they don’t just go to any auto repair shop. They look for a business known for its exceptional service quality and ability to deliver outstanding results. Even if that perfectly describes your top-tier automotive service center , potential customers might not know it unless you have a proven process. You can show your expertise, build trust, and deliver outstanding results by defining the exact process you use that makes your shop unique.

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Wichita, KS Shop Profile – Myers Automotive

Auto Profit Masters

By William Johnson Chris Myers is in some ways the accidental owner of five repair shop locations in the Wichita, KS, area. Not that he wound up a shop owner by accident; Chris never had a doubt that he would own a shop someday. He was and remains a man on a mission to provide his neighbors in Wichita with the high-quality service and repair he believes they crave and deserve.

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Canadian aftermarket keeps outperforming

Auto Service World

The Canadian automotive aftermarket is maintaining its position as a “pillar of strength” and “continues to outperform” according to an analysis recently released. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reviewed the first quarter of retail sales across the entire automotive industry. While new … The post Canadian aftermarket keeps outperforming appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Hydraulic Suspension Bushings

Tomorrow's Technician

Have you ever inspected a customer’s vehicle, and found what looks like fluid coming from one of the suspension bushings? No, your eyes are not tricking you. That bushing could be hydraulic, and it’s a good service opportunity for you and your shop. What’s so different about hydraulic bushings? Hydraulic suspension bushings were developed in response to specific customer desires: smoother, quieter, and better-handling vehicles.

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Building a Shop Culture of Success

Auto Profit Masters

By David Rogers Does it ever feel like you’re too busy and stretched too thin to focus on your operation? It’s harder than ever to find and hire critical team members, so it’s no surprise that during busy summer months, many shop owners feel like they only way to stay on top of higher car counts is to drop everything else so they can focus on working inside the business as an advisor or technician.

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Do You Have What It Takes To Thrive After Auto Detailing Training?

Automotive Training Centre

Imagine having the ability to turn ordinary cars into jaw-dropping masterpieces, commanding attention and admiration wherever they go. Auto detailing is the art of achieving just that. It is a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This craft goes beyond a bucket of soap and a sponge. It demands a unique set of skills, an eye for detail, and a dedication to perfection.

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Canadians cool down on BEVs

Auto Service World

Canadians are not as excited about battery electric vehicles as they once were, according to a new report from J.D. Power. But, as other reports show, hybrids are still very much an option. Range, cost and infrastructure were cited as … The post Canadians cool down on BEVs appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Ignition Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

The cause of a stumble, stall or misfire code could be part of a more significant issue due to the overall condition of the engine. A great diagnostician can understand what happens in the 0.2 second or less when the compression stroke transitions to the power stroke. This part of the cycle is when the mixture of air and fuel ignites and how the flame front spreads in the cylinder.

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MEYLE Debuts Two New Component Brake Discs

Brake & Front End

MEYLE is expanding its product range to include the two component brake discs for common BMW and Mercedes models. The new brake discs are now available and offer customers the usual OE qualities such as accurate fit, low offset, reduced weight and the associated fuel savings and decrease in CO2. At the same time, the new brake discs boast high performance, driving comfort and sophisticated design, the company states.

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Considering Automotive Sales Training? Learn The Anatomy Of An Effective Car Salesperson

Automotive Training Centre

Car salespeople play a crucial role in the automotive industry, acting as the face of dealerships and serving as the primary point of contact for customers. Their mission extends beyond simply selling cars; they are entrusted with the responsibility of guiding customers through the entire buying process, ensuring their needs are met, and providing an exceptional experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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Lowering the anxiety of the panicked customer

Auto Service World

The service advisor always has to answer the phone or welcome customers with an upbeat positive attitude. Because on the other end of the line or other side of the counter, they never know how anxious and panicked the customer … The post Lowering the anxiety of the panicked customer appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Congratulations to June Guess The Tool Contestants

Tomorrow's Technician

Well, since this isn’t technically Winner Wednesday, we’ll call today “Thrown-In Thursday.” We pulled out the contestants who got last week’s contest exactly right (which was most of today’s winner’s list) and threw everyone else in the hopper for a chance to be a winner. Wheel Weight Remover Congratulations if 1) you knew the correct answer or 2) you were randomly selected anyway.

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New Shop Squad Podcast Addresses Techs’ Top Question

Brake & Front End

Automotive repair technicians have numerous training opportunities, but how can you tell what suits your current knowledge level and where you want to be? In this episode of Shop Squad’s “Now You Know” podcast series, Doug Kaufman from ShopOwner Magazine and Philip Austin, manager of technical training with NGK/NTK, discuss real-world questions technicians ask Austin during Shop Squad training classes.

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One Outside Sales Strategy for A Transmission Shop

AutoShopOwner

We had a strong outside sales program for our transmission shop. We didn't do G/R, so we would refer that work to the shops that used us for transmission repairs. The outside sales calls were more of a social call than a sales call and that's what made our strategy so unique. To read about our program and see if you could adapt it to your shop, read this program overview.

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Oily pennies paying shop owner ordered to pay up with real cash

Auto Service World

A shop owner in the U.S. who paid out a former employee’s final payment in oily pennies with an expletive note attached has been ordered to repay the employee and other ex-staffers. Miles Walker and A OK Luxury Autoworks in … The post Oily pennies paying shop owner ordered to pay up with real cash appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Autel Energy Powers up Green Bus Summit

Tomorrow's Technician

Autel Energy will exhibit its multi-offering, turnkey EV fleet charging solutions at the School Transportation News (STN) Expo on July 14-19, 2023, in Reno, Nevada. Celebrating its 30th year, STN gathers transportation professionals nationwide to showcase the latest trends in school transportation training, products, and services. Autel is especially proud to sponsor this year’s Green Bus Summit for school districts, contractors, and green energy professionals, the company notes.

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What is a Performance Brake Pad? (VIDEO)

Brake & Front End

CC: If you ask any brake engineer what is more challenging to design: a brake system for a race car or a production vehicle, they will all say it is a system for a production vehicle. When designing a brake system for a race car, the engineers focused on using the largest brake caliper and pad combination to generate the most braking force with the greatest heat capacity.

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Happy July 4th - Celebrating the Birth of America's Independence

AutoShopOwner

The Fourth of July, Independence Day, marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The written declaration stated that the American colonies were tired of being ruled by Great Britain. They wanted to become their own country.

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Compensation coming in OE parts price fixing scheme

Auto Service World

If you have customers who bought or leased a new vehicle between the late 1990s and the middle of the last decade, they could claim compensation through a series of class action lawsuits that will see pay outs following an … The post Compensation coming in OE parts price fixing scheme appeared first on Auto Service World.

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New Shop Squad Podcast Addresses Techs’ Top Question

Tomorrow's Technician

Automotive repair technicians have numerous training opportunities, but how can you tell what suits your current knowledge level and where you want to be? In this episode of Shop Squad’s “Now You Know” podcast series, Doug Kaufman from ShopOwner Magazine and Philip Austin, manager of technical training with NGK/NTK, discuss real-world questions technicians ask Austin during Shop Squad training classes.

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Autel Energy Powers up Green Bus Summit

Brake & Front End

Autel Energy will exhibit its multi-offering, turnkey EV fleet charging solutions at the School Transportation News (STN) Expo on July 14-19, 2023, in Reno, Nevada. Celebrating its 30th year, STN gathers transportation professionals nationwide to showcase the latest trends in school transportation training, products, and services. Autel is especially proud to sponsor this year’s Green Bus Summit for school districts, contractors, and green energy professionals, the company notes.

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Is it Harder or Easier to Start an Auto Repair Shop these days?

AutoShopOwner

Like so many from my generation, I was a technician-turned shop owner. I was a tech on a Friday at a Ford Dealer, and a Shop Owner the following Monday. While I was technically competent, I had no clue how to run a business. I struggled for years until I understood my role as the business owner. This was a time when there was very little help to understand how to run an auto repair shop.

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Read the June issue of CARS!

Auto Service World

The June 2023 issue of CARS magazine has arrived. Inside, you’ll find out what jobbers have to say about the way shops run their businesses and get expert insights on industry issues. The Annual Jobber Survey went out to jobbers … The post Read the June issue of CARS! appeared first on Auto Service World.

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What is a Performance Brake Pad? (VIDEO)

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: If you ask any brake engineer what is more challenging to design: a brake system for a race car or a production vehicle, they will all say it is a system for a production vehicle. When designing a brake system for a race car, the engineers focused on using the largest brake caliper and pad combination to generate the most braking force with the greatest heat capacity.

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Right to Repair Awareness Month: How to Take Action!

Brake & Front End

July is Right to Repair Awareness month and the Auto Care Association ’s Marketing and Communications committee is calling on the auto care industry to take action. The association said following the recent attempt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to prevent the automakers from complying with Massachusetts Data Access Law, the association is urging industry-wide participation in spreading awareness about the importance of preserving Americans’ right to repair their v

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Alef Confirms Over $250 Million Worth of Preoders for the World's First Flying Car

autoevolution

Science fiction movies are about to get real. It is 2023, and we are just about to see flying cars with our own eyes. Alef Aeronautics confirms over $250 million worth of preorders for their flying car, which has just received approval from the US government. That would translate into approximately 834 vehicles. The news comes soon after the California-based startup received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federation Aviati. ( continue reading.

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New director at Elite Worldwide

Auto Service World

Tom Amero has been appointed as director of operations at Elite Worldwide. Elite provides training, coaching and consulting services for auto repair shop owners and managers. The company’s announcement said that “Amero’s extensive experience and strong leadership qualities make him … The post New director at Elite Worldwide appeared first on Auto Service World.

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2023 B’laster Instructor of the Year Announced

Tomorrow's Technician

For five years, B’laster Products , Cleveland, OH-based makers of PB B’laster, and Tomorrow’s Technician, a brand dedicated to supporting the students and educators in the country’s technical and vocational schools have spent the entire school year searching for and telling compelling stories of amazing innovative, inventive and inspiring teachers who are giving everything they can to educate the next generation of automotive industry professionals.

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Kia Soul Problems – Will It Break Your Soul In Two?

Motor Verso

As far as the more budget category of cars goes, the Kia Soul is certainly among the most popular ones… Read more » The post Kia Soul Problems – Will It Break Your Soul In Two? appeared first on Motor Verso.

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Tesla Hacker Questions NHTSA Petition Claiming SUA Are Caused by a Faulty Inverter Design

autoevolution

In a petition sent to the NHTSA, Ronald Belt claimed that the sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) cases reported by many owners were caused by a faulty inverter design. Since autoevolution broke the story, Tesla hackers have offered their own side of this story, and I believe you should read it. On Tuesday, autoevolution discovered that the NHTSA reopened the ( continue reading.

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Bumper to Bumper announces Brembo partnership

Auto Service World

Bumper to Bumper stores will now be carrying Brembo braking solutions for premium European, Asian and domestic internal combustion engine and electric vehicles. Both sides are aiming to offer a full-fledged portfolio with state-of-the-art design and technology to automotive professionals … The post Bumper to Bumper announces Brembo partnership appeared first on Auto Service World.

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(PCV) System – One Of The Biggest Causes, Of Engine Oil Sludge

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Engine Problems, For Everyone ! Danny Bender (PCV) System – One Of The Biggest Causes, Of Engine Oil Sludge Danny's Engineportal Did you know the most common problem, in the (PCV) system, is a plugged up (PCV) valve. Another problem, is a lack of air flow, to carry vapors, away from the crankcase.