Business Actualization

JANUARY 15, 2024

Ranking in the first position on a Google search can be beneficial for your auto repair shop or collision repair business, as it often leads to increased visibility, credibility, and web traffic. However, being in the first position to succeed is not strictly necessary. Ranking in positions two through five can also be effective. For auto repair or body shops, local search results are crucial.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 17, 2024

Decision to rachet up production could end up stalling EV in the end The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 19, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, the shift towards hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) is undeniable. With technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sustainability, traditional internal combustion engines are gradually making way for their eco-friendly counterparts. This transition has significant implications for the automotive industry, particularly for mechanics and technicians.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Like internal combustion vehicles, many service procedures are identical for EVs and hybrids. Yes, some EVs have special techniques to retract the pistons and adjust the parking brake. Also, you don’t have to worry about wearing high-voltage protective gear to service the brakes. What should you worry about? With these vehicles, the major aggravation for shops is brake noise and uneven brake pad wear.

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BayIQ

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-competitive world of tire services, customer testimonials are a powerful tool for attracting new customers. Customer testimonials reflect customer satisfaction and can be an invaluable marketing resource for your tire shop when repurposed correctly. This blog post will discuss how to harness these testimonials' potential to enhance your business reputation and attract new customers.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 17, 2024

The landscape of affordable used vehicles has changed drastically over the last few years, helping the automotive aftermarket. Four years ago, half of used vehicles sold for less than USD$20,000. Now, only one in seven used vehicles are priced that … The post High used prices sticking around, helping aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

Carving your niche as an auto body estimator in the competitive collision industry can be challenging. But entering the industry as an independent contractor, where you’ll be in direct competition with giant insurance companies and other collision repair shops, can ramp up the pressure in multiple folds. Landing clients as an independent auto body estimator can be challenging, yet it’s not impossible.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Precision in an internal-combustion engine is paramount, and timing plays a pivotal role. In a four-stroke engine, the synchrony between the crankshaft and camshaft, governed by a timing chain or belt, dictates when valves open and close in harmony with piston movements. This beautiful dance is crucial not only for optimal fuel injection and exhaust gas removal – a disruption can cause serious engine failure.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 19, 2024

The group representing OE and aftermarket suppliers announced a partnership to enhance purchasing power with ocean shippers. MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association has collaborated with Gemini Shippers Association to provide top-tier international transportation procurement services to the automotive OEM and … The post New partnership to enhance ocean shipping in the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

KEBA, an established and creative corporation formed in 1968 in Linz, Austria, has made significant advancements in automation, especially in the car industry. Over several decades, KEBA has demonstrated its dedication to sustainable and carbon-neutral technology by leading the way in developing cutting-edge charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs).

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Precision in an internal-combustion engine is paramount, and timing plays a pivotal role. In a four-stroke engine, the synchrony between the crankshaft and camshaft, governed by a timing chain or belt, dictates when valves open and close in harmony with piston movements. This beautiful dance is crucial not only for optimal fuel injection and exhaust gas removal – a disruption can cause serious engine failure.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Three on the tree. Four on the Floor. Five-speed. Six-speed. You don’t hear these terms quite so often these days, but when a customer comes in with a manual transmission complaint, can you be the critical link between HEARING the problem and getting it fixed? While most late-model passenger vehicles on the road today are equipped with an automatic transmission, there are still some new models available with a stick shift.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2024

Consumer behaviour around what they expect from their local automotive repair shop has changed. Your shop needs to keep pace, urged an industry expert. Customers are looking for ease of doing business with you online. Ben Johnson, director of product … The post How to keep up with consumer change appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 16, 2024

Resumes are designed to highlight one’s industry-relevant work experience and qualifications, which you may not have yet as an auto parts training student. You can craft a compelling resume before you begin job hunting. A well-crafted resume can open doors to exciting opportunities in the auto parts industry. That’s why now is the best time to start working on a resume representing you in the best possible light.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Three on the tree. Four on the Floor. Five-speed. Six-speed. You don’t hear these terms quite so often these days, but when a customer comes in with a manual transmission complaint, can you be the critical link between HEARING the problem and getting it fixed? While most late-model passenger vehicles on the road today are equipped with an automatic transmission, there are still some new models available with a stick shift.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Let’s go way back in time, to when automotive technology – and particularly, wheel bearing technology – was more primitive. Until the 1960s, it was common for vehicles to have single-row bearings arranged in pairs. As vehicle capabilities and customer demands have increased, these simple repackable components have into compact wheel-bearing units, starting with Gen 1 wheel bearings.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 16, 2024

Shops can do all they can to prepare to service electric vehicles in their facilities. They can have the space to do the work, the tools needed and all the safety considerations. But they may not have the technicians. That’s … The post A top challenge shops will face with EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 18, 2024

Completing dispatch training is a notable, praiseworthy achievement. Apart from equipping yourself with all the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in a dynamic, essential industry, completing dispatch training reflects your determination, focus, and foresight, which are essential attributes for any professional. While taking stock of your journey so far, planning for your future in the industry is also essential.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

CC: Let’s go way back in time, to when automotive technology – and particularly, wheel bearing technology – was more primitive. Until the 1960s, it was common for vehicles to have single-row bearings arranged in pairs. As vehicle capabilities and customer demands have increased, these simple repackable components have into compact wheel-bearing units, starting with Gen 1 wheel bearings.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex concept , which it’s calling “a radical new two-post lift design,” that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms. The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2024

Your role as owner isn’t about sales — it’s about long-term growth The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Transforming your management style appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 19, 2024

Ok, I am a little frustrated. My knee has been hurting me for a few months. I finally called an orthopedic specialist group (the largest and most well-known in the area). These are the events that occurred: When you call the office, you cannot speak to anyone. You need to leave a message or go online to fill out a form I went to their website, filled out the form with all my info, and requested an appointment The next day I got a call from the office; they wanted to verify my insurance (all abou

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex concept , which it’s calling “a radical new two-post lift design,” that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms. The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 19, 2024

PRT HEAVY DUTY , brand of ADD GROUP, announced it is exhibiting an extensive portfolio of its heavy-duty applications at HDAW in Booth 1417 at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ‘24. PRT said it will showcase 100% Gas-Charged Shocks that cover more than 5,000 OE references for trucks, trailers, buses, commercial vehicles, motor homes, pickups, cargo vans and more.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2024

Another automaker has adopted the same electric vehicle standard on which Tesla’s vehicles work. Mazda announced an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles launched in North … The post Mazda joins Tesla charging network appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 17, 2024

EPISODE: 083 – Pros On The Road 2024 In this episode, Kim and Brian talk about the conferences and other events they will be attending and teaching at in 2024. These conferences are great opportunities to network with other shop owners and auto repair professionals, as well as “sharpening the saw” and become a better business person. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

Cole Sojka ( @colesojka ) has a lot on his hands at any given time. Not only does he own a detailing business ( @sojkadetailing ) where he does metal polishing, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and interior/ exterior cleaning, but he’s been busy building a super-clean show truck on the side. Cole Sojka’s 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 He’s been passionate about cars and diesel trucks since his childhood days spent at the drag strip.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 18, 2024

Wiper blades have been around for more than a century, yet they’re still changing. So, how have EVs changed the wiper game? It’s all about noise and wind resistance. For EVs, noisy wiper blades can be an annoyance because, as you know, there is no internal combustion engine to help cancel out that noise. Noise in a wiper blade is a sign that the rubber has degraded or the frame is no longer able to hold the blade to the glass.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

One of the leading voices on the political stage for the automotive aftermarket is retiring. Ann Wilson, industry veteran and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, is hanging it up at the end of the year, MEMA, The Vehicle … The post Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire appeared first on Auto Service World.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 15, 2024

Parading in a Toyota Century SUV Convertible through the town is a reason many would buy the car in the first place. But wait a minute! The Century is not a convertible! Well, it is now! Toyota took the Century SUV Convertible to the Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan and showed that two Sumo wrestlers coul. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

As I gaze into the rearview mirror and look back at my career as a technician, shop owner, business leader and coach to many successful shop owners, I wonder, what would I say to my younger self to expedite, enhance and straighten the path to get me to where I am today? Looking back to learn from positive things and the challenges is requisite to achieve the best you can be.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 18, 2024

LG Electronics has inaugurated its first United States-based factory for assembling electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Fort Worth, Texas. The new factory marks LG’s entry into the U.S. EV charger market and is expected to create new jobs and support the expansion of America’s EV charging infrastructure, the company said. The opening ceremony was attended by Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, along with LG Electronics senior executives Alec Jang, president of the LG Electronics B

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

TRW Brake Boosters now have 53 new part numbers, extending the range of ZF brake boosters to a wide range of European make vehicles in the U.S. and Canadian markets. ZF Aftermarket is also expanding its line of TRW Brake … The post TRW expands offerings appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Solera

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dealer solutions and services on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center Solera’s Vehicle Solutions business line, the leader in vehicle owner lifecycle management, is excited to present their latest dealer and OEM solutions updates at the NADA SHOW 2024 in Las Vegas from Feb. 1-4. This premier event offers automotive industry professionals an opportunity to explore groundbreaking technology and strategies for expanding their businesses.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

Edited by Madeleine Winer Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR have chosen Marshall County, Mississippi, as the site for their upcoming advanced battery cell manufacturing facility. This joint venture, expected to create over 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs, aims to produce battery cells for commercial electric vehicles starting in 2027.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 18, 2024

True story: Last night, I was at a Japanese Hibachi-style restaurant with my family. Our chef was chopping, dicing, slicing, sauteeing and generally wowing the entire table with his knife and spatula skills when I noticed him paying less attention to the steak and shrimp on the griddle before him than to the shirt I was wearing. “ShopOwner, huh?” he said, pointing at the logo on my button-down, giving a knowing nod, while twirling a razor sharp knife inches from his face.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

Elgin Industries has introduced premium Elgin Pro-Stock conical valve springs engineered for General Motors LS Series and Chrysler Hemi performance engines. The new springs (#RV-107228Q16) feature a next-generation conical design for superior performance and durability while accommodating the peak valvetrain … The post Conical valve springs from Elgin appeared first on Auto Service World.

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