Invest In Your Shop’s Future: Positive First Impressions Will Heighten The Customer ‘Experience’
Fluctuations in the economy are nothing new. There will always be challenges associated with running an automotive repair facility efficiently and effectively, while still delivering top-notch customer service. But, here’s what we’re all missing: You can’t scale back too much and put shop renovations on the back burner.
Tech Talk: Electric Vehicle Conversion
The electric vehicle’s (EV) popularity among consumers is rising due to its zero emissions, increased efficiency and lower operating costs. While some will choose to purchase a new EV, there has been a growing group of enthusiasts who would rather convert or have someone else switch their petroleum-burning vehicles into electric drive.
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Announces 2013-2014 Scholarship Winners
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013-2014 scholarships for students entering the automotive aftermarket.
FMe-cat.com eCatalog for Fast, Easy User Interface, Expanded Content
Federal-Mogul has announced that its electronic catalog has been re-launched with an all-new interface and a variety of features implemented to make the e-cat faster, easier and more valuable for any user, including those who prefer to research parts and repair information via a smartphone or tablet computer, according to the company.
Mohawk Lifts Launches Mobile Website
Mohawk Lifts has launched a mobile version of its website at mohawklifts.com. The site provides the same information as the regular site, but has been optimized for mobile browsing.
Westside Auto Pros: Internet-Savvy Shop Still Going Strong After 16 Years
In today’s ever-changing digital media landscape, with thousands of tweets per minute and videos going viral every day, it’s becoming more and more important for shop owners to stay on top of marketing technology. Ron Haugen, owner of Westside Auto Pros in Des Moines, IA, has seen first-hand how a well-mastered, intentional social media plan can attract new customers.
Strategies For Success In Building World-Class Automotive Repair Shops
We are also in an era whereas with each passing day technology is making pricing more accessible to the general public, customer expectations of transparency are at an all-time high, and social media is providing your customers with a platform for sharing their opinions. Miss just one of these, and you will struggle to grow your business.
Corvettes Are Revving Their Engines To Honor Veterans At The California Automobile Museum On Sunday, May 26
Vettes for Vets is an annual, all-Corvette car show organized to honor the hard work and dedication military veterans have committed to our country. On Sunday, May 26 the general public can enjoy a FREE Corvette car show in the parking lot behind the Museum and FREE Museum admission for all veterans.
Diagnosing Rough Idle On Chrysler 2003 Town & Country
According to the owner, the 3.8L Town & Country had been driven for quite awhile with an illuminated Check Engine light and a rough idle condition. As the vehicle was driven, the idle condition worsened until the engine wouldn’t idle in gear unless the driver applied the throttle. Of course, the vehicle owner had assumed that the rough idle complaint was caused by only one component failure and would therefore be relatively simple to repair.
New Raybestos Brand Rotor And Brake Pad Applications Added For Popular Late-Model Vehicles
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year.