Auto Service World
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In just the last few years, shop coach Vic Tarasik has uncovered six-figure losses in some of his client shops due to theft. The shop coach and owner of Shop Owner Coach observed during a recent webinar was that the … The post How shops have seen an escalation in theft appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Are you a car lover who enjoys working with people, too? If you’re searching for a career path that combines both interests in a rewarding, secure position, look no further than the automotive service advisor role. Due to significant economic changes in recent years, you may wonder whether service advisor training is the right decision for you in 2024.
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Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Diesel exhaust contains known carcinogens like benzene, in addition to gases that are probable carcinogens (e.g., formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene). Exposure to diesel exhaust may also cause problems with one’s respiratory system if someone is chronically exposed. Smog can form at the ground-level ozone layer due to reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 6, 2023
When the workday is over, the tools are put away, the computers have gone to sleep, the customers have driven away safely and the last tech has clocked out, washed up and left the parking lot, do you ever just take a minute to put your hands on your hips, look around your shop, take a deep breath and think, “Is this really all there is to life?” If so, you’re probably not alone.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 8, 2023
There’s a disparity in the overall well-being of working Canadians based on access to employer-provided benefits, a recent study has found. Two-thirds of Canadians who with access to benefits report their overall well-being as “good” or “excellent.” By contrast, fewer … The post The importance of employer benefits appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Dispatching represents one of Canada’s most prominent, essential industries, with plenty of room for professionals with the right skills to occupy lucrative, rewarding positions. If you’re considering enrollment in our Transportation Operations and Dispatching Diploma Program, rest assured that there are plenty of interesting career paths to explore.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Ryan Thomas was a Tesla supporter long before he purchased his used 2021 Model 3 RWD with 15,000 miles on March 29, 2022. He said his battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a promised EPA range of 272 miles, which it never achieved. The good thing was that it was more than enough for Thomas to travel from Babcock Ranch to his work in Sarasota, Florida, and back.
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Auto Service World
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Customers are having an improved experience when going through the vehicle buying process. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study reported growing new-vehicle inventory on dealers’ lots combined with moderating prices have propelled customer satisfaction upward trajectory … The post Why the vehicle buying process has improved appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery EV fire in carport was likely caused by the toaster used to warm the battery originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Tesla Cybertruck revolutionized the automotive industry with a groundbreaking 48-volt electrical system and a steer-by-wire system. These advances would not have been possible without a new approach to vehicular wiring and communications, which the EV maker recently filed to patent. Although the Cybertruck's specifications might seem underwhelming, this only appears so because Elon Musk exaggerated its qualities over the years.
AutoInc.
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Whether you started your business from the ground up or purchased an existing business, most owners start with grit and drive. Willing to do it all and sacrifice their personal life in the beginning for the good of their business. Owners tend to think of their business as part of them. Many have told me “ It’s my baby, No one cares as much as I do, or I am the business.” This sounds positive to many, but I can assure you this way of thinking over time will hold your business ba
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Chemical reaction appeared first on Auto Service World.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News , Toyota , Off-Road Vehicles Continue reading This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people This Toyota Land Cruiser is so light it can be picked up by two people originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Dec 2023 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In 1958, Chevrolet celebrated its 50th anniversary by introducing special-edition range-topping models for each division. Buick got the Limited Riviera, Pontiac launched the Bonneville, and Chevrolet introduced the fancied-up Bel Air Impala. While the Limited remained a one-y. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 8, 2023
In the middle of the last decade, autonomous vehicles were all the rage. All many experts could talk about was how the technology was roaring to the forefront and that we’d essentially be driven everywhere by a robot. That hasn’t … The post How AVs and EVs will work together appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Prioritizing safety over speed and convenience can significantly reduce collisions. Here are ways to impress this mandate on your fleet drivers.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This so-called 1966 House Car was built using a 1965 Dodge Coronet, subsequently turned into a proper motorhome by a company called Great Dale House Car out of Denver, Colorado. Turning a muscle car into an RV is probably one of the coolest things you can do, as long as you truly appreciate the nomadic lifestyle. It’s sort of a shame that Dodge isn’t making the Coronet anymore, seeing as how it used to be one of its lo. ( continue reading.
Danny’s Engineportal
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Engine Coolant Antifreeze – Engine Cooling And Testing Made Easy Danny's Engineportal The job of engine coolant antifreeze, is to protect the engine, from severe temperature and corrosion. Always flush and replace your engine coolant antifreeze, at recommended intervals.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Women incarcerated in a Maryland prison are learning auto mechanic skills through a first-ever virtual reality training program. It’s expected that within five years, 20 jails across the U.S. will implement similar programs. It’s part of the Vehicles for Change … The post Women prisoners learn auto repair skills virtually appeared first on Auto Service World.
Auto Remarketing
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A topsy-turvy ride at the county fair or an amusement park might be fun, but when it comes to used-vehicle prices, such ups and downs can wreak havoc for dealers, auctions, remarketers, forecasters and more. Good thing for the auto industry is that signs point to “less of a roller coaster in the new year,” according to Cox Automotive. The company’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index released Thursday shows that wholesale values (when adjusting for mix, mileage and seasonality) fell 2.1% month-over
autoevolution
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The Carroll Shelby-Ford saga began in 1962 when the former race car driver installed V8 engines in the AC Ace. Carroll also helped Ford design the Le Mans-winning GT40. More importantly, the collaboration spawned a series of beefed-up Mustangs that are now iconic and sought-after collectibles.&l. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Warriors may passionately and openly hate their enemies, but it is not the hate for what is in front of them, but rather the love for who is behind them that inspires them to fight. If you’re reading this, you probably think for yourself, because you are actively working on improving yourself at this moment. Most likely no one told you that you must read this, so why are you reading it?
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Supplier viewpoints appeared first on Auto Service World.
Eastwood
DECEMBER 2, 2023
If you want to get serious about racing, you’re going to need safety equipment. And one of the most important devices is a proper roll cage. It not only protects the driver in a serious rollover crash but also serves as the most secure mounting point for the safety harness. And as an added bonus, it stiffens the chassis for improved handling. One of Eastwood’s own engineers, Nick, is an avid motorsport enthusiast, using his personal VW GTI for track day events.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Introduced in 1964 as a competitor for the performance-oriented Pontiac GTO, the Oldsmobile 442 quickly became one of Oldsmobile's most successful nameplates. As a result, the company kept it in continuous production through 1980. Like most intermediates from the era, the 442 moved away from the muscl. ( continue reading.
Autoblog: Car News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Watch this reverse car chase through downtown Los Angeles Watch this reverse car chase through downtown Los Angeles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 6 Dec 2023 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Many sales advisors make the mistake of delivering the price to the customer … and then leave them in stunned silence. Tom Amero, certified elite trainer at Elite, a training company that works with the automotive aftermarket, calls it a … The post What you can’t do after you’ve quoted a customer appeared first on Auto Service World.
AutoSuccess
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Staff turnover at dealerships is a pervasive issue that’s often talked about, but most of the focus is on salespeople and technicians. While this is a significant concern, other employees are responsible for internal processes that are equally complex and vital to dealership operations. One such process is the time-consuming vehicle registration and ownership transfer process.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Stopping your car in the fast lane of a multi-lane highway gives the car practically no chance to drive off in one piece. It happened to a Lamborghini, which broke down during a highway drive somewhere in China. The supercar was rear-ended at high speed by an SUV. The Lamborghini Hur. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2023
As the popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise, so does skepticism surrounding tires explicitly designed for them. Major tire manufacturers are prominently displaying EV logos on tires that they claim are EV-compatible. However, some wonder whether this is a marketing gimmick to sell a new kind of tire. The question lingers: Is it necessary to distinguish tires designed for EVs and those intended for internal combustion engine vehicles?
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
For a group that is less team-focused, what strengths can you extract? The post Study shows how Gen Z likes to work appeared first on Auto Service World.
CATI
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Personable? Check. Goal-oriented? Check. Strategic thinker? Check. Sounds like you have the makings of an excellent leader. Even with the natural abilities it takes to excel in management, if you’re looking to bring your expertise to the ever-changing automotive industry, it’s necessary to follow certain best practices when taking the lead whether you decide to work in a dealership, repair shop, or warehouse.
autoevolution
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Subaru is nowhere near as prolific in terms of novelties across the North American region as some of its rivals – especially Toyota, which always feels like it has prepared a tidal wave of new and refreshed model introductions alongside concepts and special editions. However, it does have its ardent fans, and thanks to its well-known reliability and ot. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Winter’s harsh elements are coming! Winter weather does a number on vehicles, but what about the equipment you use to service them? Wheels and undercarriages in some parts of the country can be caked with snow and salt from the roads, dripping corrosive grime everywhere as it melts. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about why protecting equipment like tire changers, lift racks and wheel balancers from this seasonal abuse is crucial to maintaining their perfo
Auto Service World
DECEMBER 6, 2023
PP-R and PVC pipes are commonly used in the plumbing and construction industry. Both are thermoplastic polymers with unique features. So, understanding the difference is vital. Here’s everything you need to know. What Are PP-R Pipes? PP-R stands for Polypropylene … The post PP-R vs PVC Pipes: Which Is the Best Choice appeared first on Auto Service World.
Automotive Fleet
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Daily safe practices are a core business proposition for any fleet operation and should permeate the entire organization.
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