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The Real Cost of Truck Downtime: How to Minimize Lost Revenue

Auto Service World

In today’s fast-paced logistics and transportation industry, every minute of vehicle downtime translates directly to lost revenue. Fleet Management Mistakes May Cost Thousands The real cost of vehicle downtime often surprises even experienced fleet managers. This impact reverberates throughout your entire operation.

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7 Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s Auto Repair Professionals

Auto Service World

You face new tech challenges every day, from electric vehicles to cybersecurity threats. Understanding Electric Vehicle Systems With the transition from gas-powered vehicles to cleaner, electric-powered engines gradually building pace, the auto-repair industry must adapt. Today, you need more than a wrench and some elbow grease.

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What's Covered in a PA State Inspection?

Girls Auto Clinic

The State Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires you to renew these stickers yearly. The other sticker certifies the vehicle is not emitting toxic emissions to the environment. Inspection fees are posted at official inspection stations; however, these fees do not include repairs to correct vehicle defects.

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4 Side Hustles To Explore After Auto Mechanic School

CATI

Mobile Mechanic Mobile mechanics carry out routine maintenance, large repairs, parts replacement, refurbishing, and general servicing of cars of all types at the request of their customers. They work closely with mechanics/technicians and can help establish connections with large parts manufacturers, assemblies, garages, and workshops.

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Revolutionizing Fleet Care: A Mechanic’s Guide to Modern Tools

The Mechanic Doctor

As vehicles grow smarter, the mechanics servicing them must too. On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) scanners, which could, with a simple plug-in, retrieve information from a vehicle’s computer system, were just the beginning. Evolution is inevitable. The journey from manual to digital is not just a trend but a necessary adaptation.