Ohio High School Auto Body Program Students Excited Over Restoration Project
The vehicles students enrolled in the Southview High School Auto Body Repair Refinishing and Restoration Program usually work on are old, out-of-date beaters. So when they recently got the chance to restore a ’68 Pontiac GTO, they were thrilled.
Management: Florida Shop Owner Speaks Out When it Comes to Business
Some people make friends and make it look easy. Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City Automotive in Fort Myers, FL, is one of those people. And more and more, she is making friends in high "political" places. Her natural people skills go directly to her bottom line, which will be the same in 2008 as it was in 2007. By any measure, being able to remain steady during such difficult economic times is a feat in itself ….
Advance Auto Parts Offers Tips for Safe Holiday and Winter Travel
The holiday season is upon us and the last thing on your mind is getting your vehicle ready for the winter to come. You have a long list of people to shop for, food to prepare and decorations to hang. But in order to accomplish most of these tasks you rely on our vehicle, which is a necessity especially during the holiday season. Even if you are not traveling, your friends and family most likely are, so Advance Auto Parts would like to offer some tips for winterizing your vehicle in ….
New Website Promotes Benefits of BADA Steel Wheel Weights
BADA, a division of Hennessy Industries, is pleased to announce the launch of a new microsite aimed at promoting the environmental benefits of its BADA steel wheel weights. The microsite is also accessible through a link on the Hennessy Industries website at ….
WORLDPAC Announces Tool & Equipment Expo/Sale
WORLDPAC announces the first Tool and Equipment EXPO/SALE happening June 21st at their modern Dayton, NJ, North East distribution center. WORLDPAC customers will take advantage of special discount pricing, on-site leasing and extended payment terms as manufacturers and factory reps demo the latest tools and equipment from ….
Shop Profile: Bobby’s Muffler and Tire Center Takes Pride in Prompt Service
Have you ever met a tire dealer so honest he could make Abe Lincoln blush? Ask anyone in Franklin, VA, population 8,600 tops, about the ultra-modest owner of Bobby’s Muffler and Tire Center Inc., who sells tires and service in the town where he was born and raised. They will tell you about a man who had $125 in his pocket when he opened his doors and a desire to make his business the talk of the town. They’re talking about Bobby Cutchins.
Climate Equipment: Hey, It’s Cold in Here!
Wherever two or more shall gather… Somebody is bound to be too hot or too cold! It seems to be a fact of life, people can never agree about the temperature inside. This one says it’s too hot, while that one says it’s too cold. One thing we can all agree on is that we
Hennessy Industries Simplifies Training Process
High employee turnover has made adequate training a difficult, but critical, part of the tire service industry today. Budget and time constraints prevent many service managers from sending technicians to training sessions. Hennessy Industries can help with the new COATS OnBoard Operator Training (COBOT), accessory, a revolutionary new device that brings wheel service training directly to the service technician.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Adnan “Ed” Anwar, president/master technician Checkered Flag Automotive Lacey, WA I own Checkered Flag Automotive with my wife Mary. I’ve been fixing vehicles since 1982. I’m a certified master technician, CM HDT, Auto L1, PSI and CNG. We have owned the business since 1998 and purchased the shop and land in 2005. Checkered Flag has
Top Five Tools
Gary Farber, president Debra Farber, vice president All Brand Auto Service Kensington, MD Snap-on MODIS — A powerful tool for a broad range of diagnostics and applications. Identifix — A world of information on one website. By checking www.identifix.com before starting a technical job, diagnostic time is saved because the answer is usually right there.