Spark Plug Evolution
Spark plugs have changed over the years.
Batteries – AGM Failures
Providing your customer with the correct group size and type of replacement battery is more important than ever.
Five Technology Trends that Will Define the Future of EVs
IDTechEx says it believes Li-ion is forecast to maintain its dominant position.
Using Technology To Manage Workflow
In all likelihood, your shop management system already has built-In functions to maximize operations.
Protect Your Fuel Tank and Pump With Delphi Technologies
The fuel tank and pump are considered the lifeblood of a vehicle, supplying and circulating fuel to other critical components throughout the vehicle. Delphi Technologies has been a manufacturer of fuel delivery parts for over 80 years, and a lot has changed since then. With over 30 OE-proprietary innovations and 150 patents in fuel technologies
How Technology Can Save Your Shop (Podcast)
Learn how technology actually helps keeps the plates spinning in today’s shop. This podcast is sponsored by AAPEX.
VIDEO: Cooling System Changes In Technology
The biggest change to engines is in the cooling system. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Gathering Clouds: We Can Either Hide From Or Prepare For The Coming Storm
Vehicle technology is running away with capabilities that make a car into an enabler or a weapon. Companies are designing tech so fast to be FIRST that they don’t ask themselves real world questions.
Rental Car Evolution Presents Service Opportunities & Can Extend Your Shop’s Car Count
There are a growing number of privately owned rental fleets. These fleets are not big businesses, but rather small ones that are run by private individuals. You can find them with mobile apps and websites like Turo and Uber.
Wall Street Is Talking Auto Repair: Are You Listening?
Have you ever wondered what Wall Street thinks about your business? Did you know that Wall Street even cares? Several times a year, I consult with investment analysts to help them understand what is happening in the independent repair sector. The funny thing is that I’m sure I learn far more from them than they learn from me.
Autonomous Vehicles: Changes Are Coming
With every passing year, there are fewer cars and trucks needing throttle cables, distributor caps and spark plug wires. Even if we have lost these service opportunities, we have gained twice as many in the past two decades.
Right To Repair In The Aftermarket: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Today, aftermarket associations, carmaker associations, parts manufacturers and suppliers are working together to solve a myriad of complex issues with the original core issue hanging over their head: money.
