DRIVE Names Fuerst Automotive June Shop Of The Month
Having a successful business and a talented team that he can rely on is key for owner Bob Stout and his wife, Sheri.
Soldering Irons
Professional Tools. Professional Facts. You Ask The Questions, We Get The Answers.
Volts And Amps: It’s Not About How Many, It’s About How Long
With “the rest of the story” in mind, let’s review how we measure cold-cranking amps, amp/hours and reserve capacity.
Vehicle Inspection Red Flags
Inspecting these 12 things will keep your customers safe and happy.
What Is This On The Frame Rail Of The New Dodge Ram?
Active-Tuned Mass Modules (ATMM) mounted on the frame rails search out unfavorable vibrations and apply countermeasures.
Tech Tip: Stud Shearing Problems
During installation, carefully inspect the position of the mount’s recessed slots at the bottom of the mounting plate.
Maintenance Matters: What Winter Can Do To Battery Life
Most shops in colder climates start to see an influx of customers with battery service needs as the holidays approach. Perhaps more than any other maintenance category, being proactive about taking care of your customers with dying or dead batteries is essential this time of year.
Maintenance Matters: Visibility Is The Top Safety Concern
It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised.
Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
Winter Service: Can You Forecast A Flurry Of Sales?
Winter means different things in different parts of the country. In the extreme Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains, drifting snow can play a much bigger part in safety and service concerns than, say, Texas, California and Florida – but those areas bring their own challenges.
Century Strong: Crow-Burlingame Is Celebrating Its Centennial
At this 100-year-old distribution company, the gray hairs are giving way to the dark hairs.
What Does The Customer Need?
What you repair, how often you perform maintenance, typical component failures and the motivating reason for owning a vehicle have already changed.