Management: Who Will Fix Cars 10 Years from Now?
I am so tired of hearing about the technician shortage. If this industry is in such dire peril of not having enough technicians today and tomorrow, why the heck aren’t more people in this business doing something to improve the situation?
Mitch Schneider: Out of Sight, Out of Mind …
It’s strange, the way things work out. How one seemingly isolated, non-related event can force you to confront the impossibly complex way virtually everything in our world is tied together.
Tech Tip: Symptoms of a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing
Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, leading to damage before corrective action can be taken. The time frame in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation.
Bosch Launches New Website for Aftermarket Professionals, Motorists
Bosch has launched a brand new website developed especially for the aftermarket. The new site was designed to give auto parts retailers, installers and motorists quick and easy access to a vast storehouse of information about Bosch aftermarket parts and services.
Goerlich’s Changes Name; Adds Two Industry Veterans to Advisory Board
Goerlich’s Inc. has announced plans to change its corporate name to AP Exhaust Products Inc. AP Exhaust Products manufactures and markets exhaust system products under the Goerlich’s, Merit, TruckEx and Xlerator Exhaust Systems brands.
DENSO Offers Air Conditioning and Engine Management Service Training for Technicians
DENSO Sales California recently announced the initial introduction of five technical training seminars for the automotive service professional. The seminars cover three product areas: air conditioning (A/C); electrical systems; and engine management system (EMS).
ATP Offers Automatic Transmission Tech Tip
Throughout the years we have all seen the rapid changes in the automotive industry. Today, most major automobile manufacturers are now eliminating the dipsticks from their automatic transmissions. By doing so, this makes it impossible for the technician, as well as the consumer, to check the fluid level and fill the transmission when needed.
Clevite Engine Parts Introduces New Heavy Duty e-Learning Program
Clevite Engine Parts announces the addition of a Heavy Duty curriculum to its popular e-learning system. The e-learning system is available 24 hours a day and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. After completing a short registration, users are assigned a password and given a selection of courses from which to choose.
Bosal Introduces New Free Lifetime Warranty Program
Bosal, a manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems and related components, recently announced a new Free Lifetime Warranty Program for its Bosal premium brand OE-quality, direct-fit, replacement exhaust.
Mitchell 1 Names Eric Babcock 2006 Educator of the Year
Eric Babcock, an automotive technician and instructor from New Orleans, LA, was named Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held recently in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.