Viewpoint: The Bi-Polar Aftermarket Image
Last month’s editorial titled the “Pricing Game” spured an unexpected discussion with fellow readers on the current state of the image of the aftermarket and what should be done to create a more uniform message that benefits all involved. There have been numerous threads on iATN making this problem sound like an “us against them”
Viewpoint: Criminal Inspection
I often work on co-worker’s cars in the BRAKE & FRONT END company garage. Some of the pictures that you see in this magazine are taken while I am working on their cars. Usually, beer and a home-cooked meal are all that I ask for in return for my work. But, a recent case in
Scania Now Producing Next-Level BEVs
Production will begin for trucks with R and S cabs with 400 or 450 kW.
DIYers And The Covid Stimulus
Just about every DIYer who calls me would be better off going to a shop instead of doing it on their own.
The Real Reason They Want To Lock Us Out!
My only question to BMW and other automakers is, where will they be in 10 or 15 years?
New Garage Gives ImportCar A Technological Edge In 2020
Our new ImportCar Garage features the latest auto technology to ensure our editorial is aligned with industry expectations.
ZF Aftermarket Technical Training Releases Webinar Schedule
The technical training team dives into the scheduled topic for an hour, with English and Spanish versions on different days.
Your Car, Your Data: Your Livelihood, Your Tools
Data is the new electronic currency of the automotive industry. By having vehicles connected to the OEMs with wireless technology, it allows engineers and the marketing department to look at the data generated by customers long after they have left the showroom.
‘I Don’t Know’ Is The Key Phrase To Being A Great Technician
Most trainers say what makes for a great diagnostic technician is not knowing everything but knowing what they don’t know. Some say they have an internal diagnostic strategy that finds problems with the vehicle and the fault with their thinking.
Dodging The Silver Bullet: How The 21st Century Is Changing Vehicle Diagnostics
While understanding the symptoms of a failure are key to diagnosing the failure itself, replacing an expensive component based upon a symptom rather than a set of factual data is a very risky and expensive proposition. So, in the world of advanced diagnostics, it’s important to begin dodging the Silver Bullet solution as a diagnostic tool.
