VIDEO: Headlight Maintenance Opportunities
Andrew Markel discusses headlight service opportunities for the fall and winter seasons, including solutions for lights that are cloudy or dim. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
GDI System Maintenance: Preventing Misfires & Carbon Buildup On Intake Valves
Although GDI appeared in some post-World War II two-cycle engines and in some high-end performance engines, it didn’t come into its own for passenger car use until around 2008 when high-speed computing and piezoelectric fuel injectors turned GDI into a practical reality.
The Importance Of Personal Preventive Maintenance
After decades of being behind the service counter, as well as under the hood, I do get a bit frustrated that people won’t do any preventive maintenance, or neglect to tell me about an intermittent problem they’ve had forever because they feel it has nothing to do with the problem for which they brought their vehicle into the shop.
IMR Insight Report Shows Consumers Are Delaying Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Consumers who own used vehicles, vehicles eight years or older and millennials are significantly more likely than their counterparts to delay routine maintenance.
Personal Preventive Maintenance: Don’t Let Work Get In The Way Of Life
Vehicle owners that have neglected to take care of their cars with standard preventive maintenance are far too common in our line of work. After decades of being behind the service counter, as well as under the hood, I do get a bit frustrated that people won’t do any preventive maintenance, or neglect to tell me about an intermittent problem they’ve had forever because they feel it has nothing to do with the problem they brought their vehicle in for.
VIDEO: Slow Or Lazy Oxygen Sensor Maintenance
Andrew Markel explains how coolant leaks and oil consumption can lead to a slow, lazy or dead oxygen sensor. Sponsored by Robert Bosch.
Winter Maintenance Tips From Some of America’s Coldest Cities
Staying on top of your inspections is important, but there are some parts of the U.S. where winter maintenance takes on a new level of importance.
Changing How You Upsell Maintenance Service
We talked with three shop owners about how their shops maximize sales by educating the consumer and refining their in-house processes.
VIDEO: Oil Filter Maintenance
Andrew Markel describes the importance of installing oil filters properly and where any filter’s main point of failure is.
Clore Automotive Battery Maintenance Station Adapts To Battery’s Needs
The PL4020 utilizes advanced microprocessor-controlled logic to precisely deliver a fully automatic charging routine designed to optimally charge and maintain each battery serviced.
