20 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Receive TechShop Top 5 Tools Award in October
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 20 manufacturers were awarded this honor in 2008. First-time winners include Blue-Point (a Snap-on brand) and Ben Pearson. Since its inception, the following companies have won this recognition each year ….
Tech Tip: The Three “S’s” of Suspension
In grade school you were supposed to learn the three "R’s": reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. Maybe you did well at these subjects – or maybe you didn’t. You obviously learned the reading part otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. Reading, like any other skill, is something that takes time to master. The same goes for ….
Management: 10 Ideas to Increase Customer Loyalty
A solid customer base is not something that grows overnight. It takes time to cultivate a database of vehicle owners who return for service time and time again, and who also recommend your shop to others. Several factors work together to enable you to earn their trust and respect, which translates into satisfied customers and highly sought after repeat business. Things like high-quality parts, top-notch service and genuine concern for your ….
Shop Owners and Technicians Offer Up Their ‘Top 5 Tools’
The readers of TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine were asked to submit a list of their top five favorite tools. Here is a sampling of some of the responses that were received ….
10 Ideas To Increase Customer Loyalty
A solid customer base is not something that grows overnight. It takes time to cultivate a database of vehicle owners who return for service time and time again, and who also recommend your shop to others. Several factors work together to enable you to earn their trust and respect, which translates into satisfied customers and
Diagnosing Wheel Speed Sensors
Wheel speed sensors (WSS) provide essential wheel speed information not only for anti-lock brake systems (ABS), but also for traction control and stability control systems. Some vehicles even compare the wheel speed sensor readings against the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) to make sure all of these sensors are accurate and working correctly. In some situations,
Michael Papadopoulos, Mike’s Imported Car Clinic
Michael Papadopoulos, president Mike’s Imported Car Clinic Naperville, IL Tracerline — Ease of detection of old leak. Vacula — Makes bleeding easy and effortless. OTC Code and Reset Retriever GearWrench Tools — Turning precision. Snap-on Air Wrench — Good torque and easy on your hands.
Chris Bower, Peckerwoods Pit Stop
Chris Bower, owner/technician Peckerwoods Pit Stop Ventura, CA http://PeckerwoodsPitStop.com iATN (www.iatn.net) — I have been a sponsoring member of this website for over eight years, and have used information available there for more jobs than I can count. This is truly the best tool in my toolbox. Fluke 88 Automotive Meter — This meter is
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,
Four Seasons’ Tech Tip: Taurus/Sable Liquid Line and Orifice Tube
Four Seasons offers the following guidelines to assist in changing the orifice tubes on 2000 to 2007 Ford Taurus and 2000 to 2005 Mercury Sable vehicles. At first glance, the liquid line looks like one long hose. But, unlike the liquid lines of the ’80s and ’90s, this hose has a fitting in the middle. The orifice tube is located at this fitting. Four Seasons’ part number for the orifice tube is ….