Talking Shop: Finding and Hiring New Recruits
here is that someone proposing a candidate will have at least a few words about qualifications or credentials. Unlike having to check references of an applicant after the fact (which too many shops often fail to do), the reference or referral comes ahead of the candidate. Most of the time, a position in a small
Caddy Shacked
Taking on GM’s Big-Cube Engines By Doc Frohmader, restoration contributor While some engines are relatively rare in performance and engine machine shops, the big Cadillacs have remained a consistent source of income for these businesses. These engines are Cadillac’s last hurrah at traditional big-cube, flagship GM engines. Surprisingly, they are also a scaled-down version of
Bosch ‘Brickyard’ Sweepstakes will Highlight Online Fantasy Racing Game from Checker-Schuck’s-Kragen
CSK Auto, Inc., operator of more than 1,260 Checker, Schuck’s, Kragen and Murray’s Discount Auto Parts stores throughout 22 western and midwestern states, has just added a new prize to its popular online fantasy motorsports league.
Mitchell 1 and CARQUEST Record 1,000th Partnership Sale
In early 2005, Mitchell 1 and CARQUEST joined forces to create a marketing partnership as part of Mitchell 1’s ongoing effort to expand its network of connectivity to automotive parts suppliers. In less than 12 months, Mitchell 1, in partnership with CARQUEST, has recorded the 1,000th sale of the Mitchell 1 OnDemand5 Manager/Manager Plus to the international network of CARQUEST customers.
Tech Tip: Profitable Radiator Service
Unlike their soldered-brass predecessors, today’s aluminum-core, plastic-tank radiators are not only environmentally friendly, they are lightweight, easy to service, less costly to produce and very efficient at keeping modern, high-output engines operating at optimum temperature.
Affinia UVG Receives Award from Uni-Select Northwest in Large Vendor Category for Raybestos Brand Brakes
Affinia Under Vehicle Group recently was named the Gold Vendor of the Year in the large vendor category by Uni-Select Northwest, the second time in three years that the group and its Raybestos brand brakes line have earned the honor.
Tech Tip: Engine Analyzers Combine the Capabilities of Many Diagnostic Tools into One
When most people think of an engine analyzer, they think of a big box console with automated test capabilities that can detect a wide variety of faults. There are still some machines like these today, but many of the features of a traditional engine analyzer are now available in top-of-the-line scan tools.
Management: Loss Leader, Lost Cause?
It seems like there are always certain services that are routinely performed by repair facilities at a loss. Sure, they might generate enough revenue to pay for the direct expenses of doing the job, such as parts and technician labor, however, they often fail to make their needed contribution to the overhead expenses of owning the shop to begin with. It’s that failure to contribute to the bottom line profits that make the service a "loss" to the company.
Thomson Delmar Learning’s Chilton Labor Guide Offers Hundreds of New Labor Operations
Thomson Delmar Learning, a provider of tailored learning solutions for customers in the educational, computer and professional markets, and part of The Thomson Corporation, recently announced the release of the Chilton 2006 Labor Guide Manuals and the Chilton 2006 Labor Guide CD.
Loss Leader: Lost Cause?
It seems like there are always certain services that are routinely performed by repair facilities at a loss. Sure, they might generate enough revenue to pay for the direct expenses of doing the job, such as parts and technician labor, however, they often fail to make their needed contribution to the overhead expenses of owning