Mitchell 1 To Hold This Year’s Final Shop Management Workshop In Nashville, Tenn.
Mitchell 1 will hold this year’s third and final Shop Management Workshop, Oct. 9-11 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center. The training is designed for shop management software users who want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods, shortcuts and new features. The two-day training session guides users through all
My Shop Is Slammed
In a typical opening conversation with a service adviser last week I asked “how is the shop doing.” His response was “the shop is slammed … I can’t take another thing in, not even an oil change!” I asked how he came that conclusion … “The techs all have work”, was his reply. “How much
Want To Improve Customer Retention And Increase Sales?
Every car that’s in your shop today will need service and repairs in the future. True? So, the question is: Will they come back to you? Here are a few tips you can apply during the customer visit to increase sales and get your customers to return to you: • Make sure that you review
Mitchell 1 Offers Live Training Sessions
Auto service professionals who would like assistance mastering Mitchell 1 solutions such as ProDemand can now join live training sessions that are offered through the new Get2Know Training Center section of the Mitchell 1 website.
NASTF Meeting Tackles OEM And Aftermarket Topics Of Today, Tomorrow
The NASTF meeting, held twice annually at locations where technicians gather, is a studio event broadcast internationally on the association’s YouTube channel and is available there as a recorded event for future viewing.
New ATRA Transmission Guides Available Now From AVI
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) is excited to announce the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service.
Bosch Launches New Digital Marketing University
Bosch has announced a significant new benefit for repair shops that are members of its exclusive Bosch Car Service program. Bosch is launching the company’s new Digital Marketing University to provide new training programs and tools in areas such as website marketing, web scheduling, social media, loyalty and search engine marketing.
Automotive Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 31
Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation are being accepted through March 31. Applicants can apply online. Interested applicants must be pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket by attending a full-time program at an accredited college, university, or ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, collision or heavy-duty technician training program.
Ford Fund Announces $1 Million William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship
Following the passing of William Clay Ford last week, the Ford Co. Fund has announced it will award $1 million in automotive design scholarships during the next 20 years to commemorate the late William Clay Ford’s contributions to the design legacy of Ford Motor Company.
MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training Offers Pass Or Don’t Pay Guarantee On ASE Test Prep
MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training, a comprehensive training program with more than 180 hours of online video courses for automotive technicians and service writers, is now offering a “Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee” for ASE test takers.
Meritor Adds Features To Customer Training And Support Website
Meritor has announced it launched its redesigned customer training and support website on March 10. The new site includes improved registration, additional training, course monitoring tools and social media integration for dealers, fleets and garages.
Bosch Now Offers Online WebEx Training
Bosch technical training programs are now available to busy technicians and shop personnel via an online/WebEx format, bringing the most current diagnostic and parts information right to the desktop in the shop. The visual information is delivered via computer and the audio is delivered via phone.