Tech Tip: Servicing a Malfunctioning Automotive Ignition Switch
The automotive ignition switch, formerly a straightforward device used to connect battery voltage to various circuits and prevent theft of the vehicle, has recently been switched up.
Management: 10 Ways To Recruit New Employees for Your Shop
With the goal of providing you with ideas on the best ways to recruit new employees for your shop, Babcox Research asked a sample of shop owner readers for their input on the topic.
Tech Feature: Mazda Driveability Diagnostics and Check Engine Light Complaints
From a torn air intake hose to ignition system concerns, Bob Dowie tackles driveability issues as well as some of the more common ailments that will bring Mazda vehicles into your bays with a check engine lamp complaint.
Taking The ‘Ho-Hum’ Out of Ride Control Sales
Despite the increased quality of ride and stability control systems during the past decade, remember that springs, shock absorbers and MacPherson struts wear out just like tires, brakes and other expendable parts. Don’t miss sales opportunities for this often-overlooked system.
Penray Now on Facebook
Penray has added social networking as a way to interact with customers and provide a venue for “fans” to interact with each other. The new Penray page on Facebook will become the “go to” place for motorists, truckers and others to share their tales from the road and learn how Penray can keep them rolling.
Top 5 Tools: Will Porter, Porter’s Garage
Will Porter, owner/technician Porter’s Garage McBee, SC Snap-on Solus Pro — Easy to navigate and lots of information. Snap-on Vantage Pro — Lots of useful information. iATN — The most useful tool in the shop. A great network of good people dedicated to the automotive repair industry. Power Probe 3 Snap-on Tech Wrench Torque Wrenches
Monroe ‘Saving Squirrels’ Ride Control Message to Reach Millions of Consumers this Year
The message “Stop Sooner – Replace Your Shocks at 50,000 Miles” will reach millions of vehicle owners this year as a result of an extensive outdoor, Web and radio advertising campaign to be launched this month by the Monroe shocks and struts brand of Tenneco Inc. – and to be delivered by a squirrel.
APA Annual Meeting Delivers on Multiple Accounts
With more than 70% of its membership in attendance, the 28th Annual Automotive Parts Associates (APA) Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 5-7 in Phoenix, proved successful.
RepairPal Announces Partnership with AutoNation to Deliver Service Appointments
RepairPal has announced a strategic partnership with AutoNation to deliver targeted auto service appointments to AutoNation’s 253 retail establishments.
Proponents Say Timing is Right for Right to Repair
With motorists keeping vehicles longer and dealership service bays closing at a swift pace, growing numbers of car owners are expected to turn to independent auto repair shops for service, according Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). AAIA says that this puts the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act back in the spotlight as car companies seek to reduce overhead and car sales continue a rapid decline.