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 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.
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
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 7, 2023
If you’re aspiring toward a career in automotive technology, chances are that a beautiful, high-performing luxury vehicle would turn your head. Well, we have quite the head-turner for you today. Explore the exclusive 2024 Aston Martin Valhalla. You’ll discover a vehicle that boasts beautiful interior and exterior design, highly efficient use of hybrid technology, and all of the perks of modern automotive connectivity.
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.
AutoShopOwner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
No one loves comebacks. But they are a part of life. They come in all shapes and sizes: 1. Faulty parts. We have more part quality issues than ever before, including (less frequently) OEM parts. 2. Tech error. A tech fails to properly tighten brake caliper frame bolts. A belt is installed with one groove off the edge of a pulley. Some techs rarely make these errors.
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.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Is entering the automotive sales industry a good idea? This is a valid question, particularly in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, which has significantly impacted vehicle supply. Nearly four years later, the state of the industry seems uncertain; however, based on our professional experience, there are many reasons why pursuing automotive sales is still a great idea.
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.
AutoShopOwner
DECEMBER 8, 2023
As with all things in this industry, with time, effort, and gaining experience, we get better at it. I ran across a great marketing post in the Parts Tech blog about marketing. It gives a step-by-step recipe for developing a marketing program from scratch for beginners.
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.
Automotive Training Centre
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The rise of hybrid and electric vehicles is one of the most defining features of today’s automotive landscape. While this comes with a suite of benefits for industry practitioners, it also presents a slew of challenges in terms of maintenance procedures. Adhering to standardized procedures is crucial to ensuring safety and efficiency in vehicle repair.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Mevotech announced the addition of 138 new part numbers in December. The new releases includes chassis, control arm and wheel end repair solutions. “Wrapping up a strong Q4, our December release includes a series of industry firsts and innovative repair solutions from Mevotech’s top-tier TTX and Supreme lines. This expansion significantly enhances our coverage for domestic and import passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, SUVs and EVs, up to model year 2023, and providing the professional technician
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 8, 2023
What is new with belts? A lot! During the past seven years, engines have changed to increase efficiency and the belts have had to play catch up. The evolution of belts is matching the evolution of passenger car tires. While the tread of belts may be staying the same, new materials are changing how belts wear and ultimately how they are serviced. It doesn’t matter if it is a v-belt, serpentine belt or stretch belt, all belts need friction to operate.
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.
Auto Profit Masters
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The quality of your auto repair techs will be closely related to the compensation package you’re offering. If you’re serious about recruiting the best professionals, incentive pay plans for techs can be one way to accomplish this within your auto business. According to our internal resources, the top car technicians in the industry can earn over $100,000 a year, but more goes into paying your team than the flat number of their salary.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Mullen Automotive introduced a new high-energy facility in Fullerton, California, for EV battery development and production capabilities. Mullen said the new Southern California facility is dedicated to producing American-made EV battery packs, a critical component of the company’s goal to produce zero emissions. Mullen said its high-energy pilot facility in Monrovia, California, will be consolidated with the recently purchased Romeo Power assets at its new high-energy and high-volume battery pa
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 8, 2023
What does a continuously variable transmission (CVT) mean for technicians and import nameplate shops? 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. On the diagnostic side, a CVT transmission is less complicated internally than a 6- or 9-speed transmission.
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.
R.O. Writer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
R.O. Writer, in collaboration with The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence, delves into the pivotal role of processes and procedures in driving success for auto repair shop owners. Discover how The post The Blueprint for Success: Enhancing Auto Repair Shop Performance through Effective Processes and Procedures appeared first on R.O. Writer.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Three situations might require key programming capabilities at your shop. First, being able to diagnose and program keys can be a tool as part of some no-start diagnostics. Second, you may run into a situation where a key or fob needs to be reprogrammed to the vehicle if a module was replaced. Third, a customer might want an extra key, or all the original keys were lost.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company , and Xcel Energy , national clean energy provider, announced what they said is a “unique collaboration” to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030, with most upfront costs offset by Xcel for qualifying business fleet customers.
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.
Shop Marketing Pros
DECEMBER 6, 2023
EPISODE: 077 – How to Know When You’re Not Ready for Marketing In this podcast episode, Brian Walker and Kim discuss the importance of being ready for marketing in the context of auto repair businesses. They highlight four signs that a business may not be ready for marketing, including a high comeback rate, poor phone skills of service advisors, low Average Repair Order (ARO), and low or no profits.
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 7, 2023
One of the most difficult problems to cure is an oxygen sensor code related to the heater circuit. If you decide to just put in a new sensor and clear the codes, there is a chance the code will come back because the malfunction in the circuit is not in the oxygen sensor. The heater circuit on an oxygen sensor is not a coil of wire wrapped around the ceramic wafer or cone.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 7, 2023
CC: Got a question for you. Ever seen a water pump that looks like this, this, or even this? Well, those little pock marks, it’s not a metal eating worm. It’s actually cavitation and it’s a very destructive force inside the engine. So how do you prevent that? Well, here’s an explanation that you may get, and it’s also a cool party trick.
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 Training Institute
DECEMBER 4, 2023
ATI | Ever wondered why some customers seem to jump at a deal while others take more convincing than a cat in a bathtub? Well, it might all boil down to something called “buying personalities.” Yep, you … more about Unveiling the Secrets of Buying Personalities: Why it Matters and How to Ace it! The post Unveiling the Secrets of Buying Personalities: Why it Matters and How to Ace it!
Brake & Front End
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Hunter Engineering has announced a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The integration will allow service advisors quick access to Hunter’s Quick Check Drive and Quick Tread Edge autonomous inspection results, allowing them to identify alignment and tread depth concerns and bring them to the attention of vehicle owners.
Tomorrow's Technician
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Mullen Automotive introduced a new high-energy facility in Fullerton, California, for EV battery development and production capabilities. Mullen said the new Southern California facility is dedicated to producing American-made EV battery packs, a critical component of the company’s goal to produce zero emissions. Mullen said its high-energy pilot facility in Monrovia, California, will be consolidated with the recently purchased Romeo Power assets at its new high-energy and high-volume battery pa
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.
AutoShopOwner
DECEMBER 3, 2023
When I started as a young auto technician in the mid 1970s, working in a general automotive repair shop was a lot simpler. After all, we mostly worked on GM, Ford and Chryslers, and most of the work was mechanical. Fast forward to today, can the General Repair shop model still work? Today's techs who work in general repair shops have to bounce from Toyota, to Honda, to Nissan to GM to BMW, to Hybrids, and on and on.
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