New Jersey Shop Owner Wins Grand Prize in Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
Glenn Wiesenthal, co-owner of the Wiesenthal Shell service station in Ocean City, NJ, is the grand-prize winner of the Remy "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes promotion from Remy International, Inc. Wiesenthal’s name was drawn from the several hundred entries received during the popular four-month promotion. His grand prize is a ….
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Group Launches New Internet Resource for Technicians
A new tool is available to professional technicians to assist them in diagnosing and repairing fuel delivery systems. The Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) recently launched its new website. The new FPMC website provides professional technicians with information and education about the latest trends in fuel system diagnosis and repair ….
Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council Addresses Training and Education Issues
As the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) strives to better provide professional technicians with the resources, tools and information to more effectively diagnose and service automotive fuel systems, we asked the latest incoming co-chairman of the council about their upcoming plans for the group ….
Shop Owners and Technicians Offer Up Their ‘Top 5 Tools’
The readers of TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine were asked to submit a list of their top five favorite tools. Here is a sampling of some of the responses that were received ….
Mike Sater, B&D Auto Service Center, Inc.
Mike Sater B&D Auto Service Center, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Snap-on Cordless 3/8” Drive Impact Wrench Power Probe III with Voltmeter Snap-on Roundhead Flex Ratchet Rotary Lift Asymmetric Lift Ingersoll Rand Composite Gun
Attention Parents – An Education May Be More Affordable than You Think
As your child embarks on his/her final year of high school, they should be taking the first steps towards a rewarding career and should consider a post-secondary education. The thought may be daunting as you can’t believe the day is finally here, but you need to spend some time thinking about how you can afford to pay for this level of education. Funding an education is expensive, but obtaining a post-secondary education is one of the most important things your child can ….
Federated Introduces New Training Initiative to Help Service Providers Improve Profits
Recognizing the importance of running a profitable business while still keeping pace with ever-changing automotive technology, Federated has introduced a new training initiative to provide professional service providers with business management techniques to improve profits and enhance customer satisfaction ….
Tech Tip: Solving Transmission Delayed Shift Condition on Dodge Durango
While leaving the airport, Paul put the truck in reverse, but it didn’t move for a few seconds. I asked him to bring the Durango in so we could determine the problem, since the truck hadn’t had any issues before we serviced it. The complaint involves a transmission delayed shift condition that may occur following the replacement of the internal cooler return filter ….
News: Snap-on Equipment Dedicates New Training Center
Conway, AR — Snap-on Equipment officially dedicated its new Jack D. Michaels Training Center at a ceremony May 8 in honor of Snap-on Incorporated’s Board Chairman and past CEO and President, Jack D. Michaels. The day celebrated Michaels’ contribution to the productivity and innovation that have long been a part of Snap-on Incorporated’s corporate identity.
Carley’s Corner: A Silver Lining in Every Cloud
The economic news lately has not been good. There has been a significant downturn in the economy this year, and the prospects for a turnaround anytime soon don’t seem very promising. To make matters worse, gasoline is over $3 a gallon, utility rates are up, food prices are up, virtually all costs of living are