Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC, as the 2023 School of the Year. “We are honored to award Chapel Hill High School the 2023 School of the Year award. The commitment of the administration, staff and students is inspiring and impressive,” said Tina Davis, senior marketing manager for WIX Filters.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, one expert suggested. Furthermore, noted Todd Campau, aftermarket … The post Why average age will keep going up appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the automotive industry shifts towards electrification, new electric vehicle (EV) owners and automotive school graduates alike are navigating a landscape filled with innovation and new challenges. Understanding the nuances of EV ownership is crucial. As expected, widespread EV adoption is taking some time. After all, for the past two centuries, drivers have relied on internal combustion vehicles to get around.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Mechanic Electricity 250

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It's been exactly a year since American bike maker Buell announced the newest entry in its lineup of motorcycles, the Super Cruiser. When it was announced in 2023 the bike was merely a concept, but now, a year later, a production prototype is about to meet the crowds. Buell's Super Cruiser is a derivation of the 1190 which benefited heavily when it comes to its design of input coming not only from Buell's people themselves, ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After taking automotive and collision repair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. After graduation, that’s what he did. “After taking Vocational Auto Trades in my junior year of high school and Auto Body Repair as a senior, I graduated from Rogers High School in Michigan City in 1993,” Barnes says.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Canadian small businesses continue to be more satisfied with credit unions than with the Big Five banks in terms of overall service quality. The findings come from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which released the third and final … The post Small biz likes credit unions over big banks: Survey appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The automotive industry constantly evolves, with new designs, technologies, and performance capabilities pushing the envelope of what we expect from vehicles. For those considering automotive training, the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse stands out as a model that breaks the mold with its emphasis on safe, family-friendly transportation. Let’s dive into why this SUV captures the attention of auto enthusiasts and consumers alike.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Canoo announced the U.S. Postal Service will purchase six battery-electric Canoo vehicles. The Postal Service will take delivery of these six right-hand drive versions of the LDV 190 in Q1 2024. This electrification effort is part of the USPS’s $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the organization’s processing, transportation and delivery networks, the company said.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If customers want to do their shopping on Amazon, then that’s where the automotive aftermarket needs to be, a panel discussion suggested. David Seewack, CEO and founder at Find-it Parts, said Amazon is where his company needs presence because that’s … The post How the aftermarket is treating Amazon appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Auto Repair IT Management 261

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The demand for skilled mechanics continues in an era where technology and automation continue to revolutionize industries. A career as a mechanic offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology while ensuring the reliability and performance of vehicles that people depend on every day.

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Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Technical Customer Service 200

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Continuously Variable Transmissions, or CVTs, are more common than you think. Audi, Subaru, Nissan, Ford, GM and many other automakers use CVT transmissions in cars and SUVs. There is no way to avoid them. Chances are there is one in your shop right now. What does CVT mean for technicians? On the maintenance side, a CVT transmission requires more or the same frequency of fluid and filter changes as a conventional automatic transmission, and many of the basic procedures are the same.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

REE Automotive Ltd. , automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois. Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally ac

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Automotive Vehicle Trucking Electric Vehicles 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The role of an automotive service advisor is pivotal within the automotive service industry. This professional acts as a bridge between customers and the technical team that services vehicles. Their responsibilities involve understanding customer needs, diagnosing vehicle issues with technicians, recommending services and products, finalizing service orders, and processing payments.

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Service Advisor Automotive Services Auto Mechanic Training Management 180

Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

EPISODE: 088 – Getting The Most Out of Conferences Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Learn more about RepairPal at [link] Notes Kim’s Tips: Go with a plan – know who you want to meet. Pre-schedule these meetings. Promote that you are there! Use the event/conference app! Schedule your post-conference debriefing meeting.

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Auto Repair IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

There’s a lot of viral diesel content out there on the internet showcasing unique diesel builds, but how many can say they’ve built up a business that is constantly being featured on network television? Chase Wells, owner of 1 Way Diesel Performance , is one of those guys who is humble at heart, but could brag all day if he wanted to. Over the years, Chase and his team have put together some of the coolest diesel cars and trucks out there, many of which are featured on the MotorTrend TV show ‘Te

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The latest issue of Jobber News features insights from top leaders in the Canadian automotive aftermarket. The cover feature includes 10 industry leaders sharing their thoughts on the current state of the auto care sector, centring on the challenges, opportunities … The post Industry leading thoughts in latest issue of Jobber News appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Auto Repair 251

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Canoo announced the U.S. Postal Service will purchase six battery-electric Canoo vehicles. The Postal Service will take delivery of these six right-hand drive versions of the LDV 190 in Q1 2024. This electrification effort is part of the USPS’s $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the organization’s processing, transportation and delivery networks, the company said.

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AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was signed into law with the goal of addressing economic challenges and encouraging businesses and homeowners to adopt more “green” energy practices. With this bill comes an important provision: the Home Energy Efficient Tax Credit. This credit incentivizes homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements to their homes.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Emerging Technology category.

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ASE Technical Management Electricity 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It was all about electric vehicles at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto this year. While past shows have had dedicated areas for EVs and automakers have displayed models with the technology, they were now front and centre throughout the … The post Toronto auto show puts EVs front and centre appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When a brake pad is manufactured, one of the last steps involved is to print a series of letters and numbers on the edge of the friction material. This code has been on brake shoes and pads for more than 60 years, but what does it mean? The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material. These letters and numbers can help you to select the correct brake pads or shoes for a vehicle.

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BayIQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

An automotive mechanic's expertise and effectiveness are deeply intertwined with the quality and availability of their tools. While auto repair shops typically provide necessary heavy-duty equipment, mechanics benefit greatly from possessing a personal set of tools. This blog post details some of the essential tools mechanics should own and the benefits of providing self-owned tools.

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Mechanic Automotive Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The BMW N54 is known for its smooth power delivery, nearly nonexistent turbo lag and robust forged internals. It’s also known to suffer from a few common issues, one of which is its electric water pump. That’s right, the water pump, the component that circulates coolant throughout the engine cooling circuit, is electric. The water pumps we’re discussing are used in a number of vehicles.

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Electricity Engineering Electronics Mechanic 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Leadership changes have been announced by BBB Industries John Boyer has been named president of BBB’s undercar division, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in automotive parts manufacturing and distribution. Boyer, who has been with BBB since 2015, previously … The post BBB Industries makes leadership changes appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ask the Pros All Things Ads, Web, SEO Webinar Tuesday | 3/19/2024 12 PM CST Join the Pros for another Tuesday Teaching! As we wrap up Q1, we’re joined by our Digital Ads Director, Hallie, Director of SEO, Michelle, and Website Project Manager, Erin, to answer all of your questions relating to ads, SEO, and websites! Submit your questions to ask@shopmarketingpros.com and register today for the free webinar!

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Management 130

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

TechShop’s Tool Time Podcast Series highlights tool and equipment trends, combined with an educational focus on technology that brings solutions to shop owners and techs as they address the growing complexity of vehicle repair. In this episode, Tech Shop Editor Nadine Battah and Babcox Media’s ASE Certified Master Technician Eric Garbe sit down with Jim O’Hara from Clore Automotive.

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Automotive ASE Education Media 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

One of the most basic circuits found on every gasoline powered vehicle is the ignition coil. This transformer takes low-voltage, high-amperage current and changes it into high-voltage current. It has two windings that are not physically connected. What does connect them is magnetism. The primary creates an electromagnetic field when system voltage is applied.

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Engineering Electricity Vehicle IT 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Auto parts warehouse Transit announced three additions to its leadership team. Isabelle Labrie is the new vice president of organizational excellence. With he company since 1997, she will oversee continuous process improvement. “We’ve been relying on Isabelle’s insights for over … The post Transit names three to management team appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A Video Marketing Masterclass for Auto Repair Shop Owners Changing the Industry L&N Automotive April 13th, 2024 Register Now Join industry experts Brian Walker of Shop Marketing Pros and Chris Enright of Enright Automotive for an immersive, 8-hour class designed to turbocharge your marketing efforts using the power of video. This hands-on workshop, set in the dynamic backdrop of L&N Automotive in Blowing Rock, NC, is tailored specifically for auto repair shop owners looking to drive thei

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Service Advisor Automotive 130

Solera

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Successful auto repair shops focus on various aspects to stay competitive and meet the evolving customer needs. Here are five must haves for 2024 every auto repair and body shop should focus on: Access To Advanced Diagnostic Information Give your team access to a database of diagnostic information and the most advanced equipment to accurately identify and resolve vehicle issues quickly.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Chrysler recently unveiled the Chrysler Halcyon Concept, a fully electrified autonomous EV. Previously, the brand revealed the Chrysler Portal Concept in 2017, the Chrysler Airflow Concept in 2022 and the Chrysler Synthesis Cockpit Demonstrator in 2023. “The Halcyon showcases innovative and sustainable mobility solutions that embrace technology and offer value to customers while delivering Harmony in Motion,” Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO – Stellantis said.

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Electric Vehicles Electricity Transportation Vehicle 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Challenges facing the broader economy point to opportunities in the aftermarket. But leading industry experts highlight the challenges that lie within The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Introducing this year’s Executive Outlook appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Repair 221

AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When a tech completes a timing belt in 3 hours, but the job is billed to the customer at 4 hours, we don't reduce the labor charge. BUT, if we project a check engine diagnosis to take 2 hours, but the tech completes the testing in 1.5, why do so many shops reduce the labor charge to 1.5 to the customer? We need to get away from selling time, to selling what the job is worth.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot program they said is designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Mich. The CITGO location at 15551 11 Mile Road now offers both regular transportation fuel and EV charging stations. For added consumer convenience, EV chargers include both Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard ( NACS ) plugs, the companies said.

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Transportation Electric Vehicles Utilities Electricity 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Honorees serve as true role models, inspiring the next generation and fueling the pipeline of future technicians. Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Diesel category.

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ASE Trucking Technical Education 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recent crash tests conducted by the University of Nebraska have highlighted a significant safety concern: Electric vehicles, which are typically heavier than their gasoline counterparts, are capable of crashing through steel highway guardrails not designed to withstand their extra force. … The post The roadside safety risk EVs pose appeared first on Auto Service World.

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