Auto Shop Teacher Provides Students with the Training They Need to Succeed
John Anderson has been the auto shop teacher at Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, CA, for 38 years. During that time, he has built a program that features work bays, hydraulic lifts and computerized diagnostic machines. Many students attend the school just so they can learn from Anderson.
Directions: The Impact of HF0-1234yf on Service Shops
According to the new refrigerant’s developers, there are chemical differences between HFO-1234yf and the current R-134a system. As a shop owner, you’ll need to learn the Safety, Equipment and Charging Issues surrounding this new refrigerant.
ALLDATA Surpasses 75,000 Aftermarket Repair Shop Subscribers
ALLDATA was founded in 1986 in Elk Grove, CA, and was among the first in the North American market with an electronic automotive repair manual. ALLDATA’s extensive database contains more than 22,000 engine-specific vehicles from 1982 to current.
Today’s Vehicles are More Susceptible to Pothole Damage
Potholes have always been the nemesis of suspension systems, but today’s vehicles are even more apt to sustain damage when hitting a pothole. Technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, area discuss the damage they are seeing in their shops.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces a New eLearning Course on Victor Reinz Gaskets
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently added a new course on Victor Reinz gaskets to its eLearning curriculum. The new course covers the features and benefits of Victor Reinz gaskets and offers automotive and engine-rebuilding professionals the necessary tools to master sealing solutions.
Brake Manufacturers Council Launches New Website
The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently announced the launch of its new website which offers members an online resource for the latest industry news as well as Council events, initiatives and programs.
Identifix Direct-Hit Grows to 10 Million Vehicle Look-Ups a Year
Direct-Hit delivers more than 360,000 hotline archives and is continually updated with more than 6,000 new vehicle symptoms, associated short-cut tests and fixes added to the database each month.
Transtar Introduces New Line of Complete Automatic Transmission Units
Remanufactured in the U.S. and to OE quality, this new line offers applications for all major foreign and domestic vehicles.
Shop Profile: Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. – A 30-year Success Story
We present an update on shop owner Steve Louden, who was first featured in ImportCar 30 years ago. While many things have changed since Steve opened Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. in Dallas back in 1977, one thing hasn’t: integrity. It’s what has helped him build a customer base that trusts him implicitly to ensure that their Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches are repaired quickly
and accurately.
Why Buying that New Machine is the Right thing to Do Right Now
Why am I saying to upgrade and buy now? Well, I’ll tell you why: because if your equipment is behind the times, you can’t keep up with the competition.