Building Imports Domestically
Honda began construction of its motorcycle plant in Marysville, Ohio, in 1978 and announced plans to build a $250-million auto plant next door in 1980. On Nov. 1, 1982, the first Accord rolled off the assembly line in Marysville.
Import Insights: Risky Business?
In our March 1990 issue, ImportCar profiled several entrepreneurs who believed that partnering with like- minded service facilities in a car care mall was the best way for import specialists to service their customers.
Maintenance Matters: Visibility Is The Top Safety Concern
It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised.
Key Programming: Keys, Codes, Diagnostics
In the 1980s, the only thing standing between a thief and starting a car was the lock’s tumbler. The thief could pick the lock or violently remove the lock’s tumbler with a slide hammer. Re-keying a car involved installing a new lock cylinder – this is not the case with most late-model vehicles.
Making A Living With A Scope
Even for a lot of great technicians, an oscilloscope, lab scope or just “scope” can an intimidating piece of equipment.
Fighting The Funk
How to deal with the smells from your customers’ HVAC systems.
How To Talk To Your Customers About Winter Wiper Use
Technicians working in areas with harsh winter conditions should make it a point to educate their customers and inspect their wipers this time of year.
Winter Maintenance Tips From Some of America’s Coldest Cities
If you live in a region where temperatures routinely dip below freezing this time of year, you know that vehicle maintenance requirements shift along with the weather. While keeping up with your customers’ maintenance needs is always essential for business, there are some areas of the country where winter maintenance takes on a whole new
Preventive Maintenance Profits: Preferred Automotive, Jenkintown, PA
With the summer months heating up and cross-country road trips beginning, many people want to make sure their vehicles are prepped for the long haul. For the first-ever July edition of Maintenance Chronicles, we will focus on Preferred Automotive Specialists, a six-bay shop located in Jenkintown, PA.
Phillips 66 Lubricants Announces Consolidation of its Brand Portfolio
In an effort to strengthen relationships and drive strategic growth, Phillips 66 Lubricants, one of the largest finished lubricants suppliers in North America, today announced it will consolidate its Lubricants portfolio into two brands, Phillips 66 and Kendall Motor Oil, beginning July 1, 2016. According to the company, transitioning away from a tri-branded strategy will
Steering Noise Diagnostics
Steering system noise complaints can often be the most difficult to reproduce and diagnose. A squeaking noise in the steering column, for example, can often be influenced by temperature and humidity. In many cases, a squeaking noise can be caused by dry or corroded universal joints in the steering intermediate shaft located between the steering shaft and the steering gear or rack.
Turbo Trouble: How Turbochargers Work
Turbochargers are great for adding power to any gas or diesel-powered engine, but are especially useful in small displacement engines. The boost to airflow that a turbocharger provides increases the breathing efficiency of the engine for more horsepower and torque. The 2015 Ford Fusion typifies how automakers are using turbos to squeeze more power out