Power Options: Restoring a Vehicle to Like-New Performance
Replacing a worn or broken engine on a customer’s vehicle can be a very sensitive subject for many independent shop owners because it’s a time-intensive and possibly high-liability service. After a replacement is done, a shop’s greatest fear is that a minor ticking noise or oil leak may ruin the profitability of the engine replacement.
Under Pressure
According to the U.S Department of Transportation, cooling system failures are the number one cause of vehicle breakdowns on the highway. Many of these breakdowns are attributed to coolant leaks (hoses, radiators, bad radiator caps, etc.), water pump failures, thermostat failures and defective cooling fans. An industry survey conducted in 2003 by 1-800-Radiator reported that
Perspectives: Keeping An Eye on Legislative Action
I must admit, when it comes to politics and government, I don’t get caught up in all the debates in the House and Senate and the decisions of every appellate court in the land. Don’t get me wrong; I vote in all the elections, but it seems that the news agencies have a way of
News Update: Heritage Equity Group Names Executive Council Members
Art Lottes, Leon Viars and Joe Bagwell have been named members of the Heritage Equity Group Executive Council, the company recently announced. The cornerstone of Heritage Equity Group is Beck/Arnley, a full-line foreign nameplate replacement parts company, that it acquired in 2005. Together with Heritage Equity Group owners Max Dull, Patrick Greene and Richard Crawford,
Perspectives: Keeping an Eye on Legislative Action
I must admit, when it comes to politics and government, I don’t get caught up in all the debates in the House and Senate and the decisions of every appellate court in the land. Don’t get me wrong; I vote in all the elections, but it seems that the news agencies have a way of
Grow Your Business to Ultimate Heights with NAPA BRAKES’ New Ultimate Shop Merchandising Kit
NAPA BRAKES’ new Ultimate Shop Merchandising Kit has everything you need to increase sales of premium brake jobs … and then some. The Ultimate Shop Merchandising Kit is packed full of both point-of-purchase materials to help grow your business, and a selection of popular selling brake pads and rotors.
DENSO Introduces Oxygen Sensor Training for Service Technicians
DENSO Sales California, Inc. has introduced an oxygen sensor training and promotion kit designed especially for professional service technicians.
Delphi Expands Support Services, Adds New Interactive Training Programs
The Delphi TechSource iCD program eliminates the challenge of viewing robust content via the Web using standard dial-up connections. The animation and graphics for the program are accessed from a CD as the participant maneuvers through the course via the Web. Users of high speed and dial-up connections can benefit equally from this program.
Bosch Offers Broad Spectrum of Basic and Advanced Training Materials
Bosch offers a broad spectrum of basic and advanced training materials on automotive service intended for automotive technicians, students and instructors.
CARQUEST Training Institute Offers Self-Paced Training Series
CTI’s self-paced courses allow you the flexibility to fit training into your busy schedule and in the comfort of your own home. Your biggest benefit is that you can spend more time on the areas you need most training and review topics where you already have expertise.