Mitch Schneider: Hiring Hell
Everyone has their own private hell, a place where monsters hide under the bed or in the dark corners of the closet down the hall, patiently waiting for just the right moment to strike. It would also be safe to assume that each profession has more than its share of such places, but it would be safer to assume that owning your own business has more!
New Wiha Quality Tools Catalog Features more than 3,800 Professional Tools
Wiha Quality Tools has published its 2007-2008 244-page, full-color catalog. The catalog features more than 3,800 high quality professional tools, with more than 200 new products in the last 12 months, all of which are included in the new publication. Wiha offers a broad range of unique problem solving professional quality tools.
GREN Brake Rotors Meet or Exceed Vehicle Specifications
All GREN rotors are finished to meet or exceed OEM specifications. A mirror-like, smooth braking surface is created from precision machining that guarantees the proper roughness coherence required. The desired "non-directional swirl finish" that is added greatly reduces problems of scraping noises that customers often have to endure during the "break-in" period.
Pennzoil Offers Advice on Switching from Conventional Oil to Synthetic Oil
Synthetic oils have been available for almost 30 years and a number of inaccurate myths have developed during this time. Some areas of misunderstanding are clarified in this article, including manufacturer requirements for using synthetics, how to switch from conventional to synthetic oil and the effects of synthetics on an engine.
Hand Tool Institute Offers Tips for Taking Care of Tool Storage Equipment
The award-winning Hand Tool Institute Safety Education Program develops and distributes videos, booklets, wall charts and other safety materials and promotes hand tool safety. Here, the institute offers a few tips on safe care and keeping of your tool storage equipment.
More Congressional Support for ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation
As Congress enters its holiday recess, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained two more supporters, it was announced recently by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Reps. Dennis Moore (D-KS) and Michael Honda (D-CA) have joined a growing list of the bill’s sponsors.
Chicago Pneumatic 2007 NHRA Season in Review
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season concluded last month in Pomona, CA, at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Supporting Chicago Pneumatic racers faired pretty well on the 2007 season, with one of them taking home a world championship.
Management: Your Country is Counting on You
There’s an important count underway. It’s the Economic Census – taken every five years – and is now in progress for 2007. This month, more than 4 million American businesses, including 140,000 automotive repair and maintenance businesses like yours, will receive 2007 Economic Census forms.
Mitch Schneider: Then Why’d You Do It?
I just returned from a business meeting that took me out of the shop for three days. Not a big trip, but certainly long enough to realize just how good the people you depend on are when you’re gone or how they convince you never to leave again!
California Federal Court Rules in Favor of California Emissions Regulations
A California federal district court became the second in the nation to back state efforts to implement the first greenhouse gas (GHG) emission regulations on automobiles, rejecting industry efforts to overturn the rules.
AASP Expands Mitchell 1 Member Benefits
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has expanded its member benefits to provide an increased cost-savings opportunity from Mitchell 1’s electronic, printed and business performance service offerings.
2008 LuK RepSet Catalog Available in Print and Online
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the 2008 LuK RepSet Catalog. The catalog features clutch coverage for 95% of the vehicle population through 760 SKUs – including 58 new clutch sets. The 2008 edition is a resource for clutch professionals to find the information and parts they need for a complete repair.