The ABS Phenomenon: Profitability Hinges on Solid Preventive Maintenance Program
Profitability Hinges On Solid Preventive Maintenance Program An unusual event happened last week: a customer actually wanted a glowing warning light on his anti-lock braking system diagnosed! A preliminary interview revealed that: a) the ABS warning light was continuously illuminated, b) the brakes pulled to the right, and, c) the brake pedal pulsated when pressure
Beck/Arnley Adds 419 New Part Numbers
In keeping with its goal to provide professional technicians with the crucial parts needed to repair today’s foreign nameplate vehicles, Beck/Arnley has added another 419 new part numbers to its product line ….
Nondirectional Rotor Finishes: Do You Really Need Them?
You’ve probably heard that nondirectional rotor finishes can lessen the risk of new brake pads squealing. They can, but do you really need to apply a nondirectional finish to freshly turned rotors? And what about new rotors? Should you give them a nondirectional finish if they don’t have one? Like many issues concerning brake rotors,
Professional Technicians Race to Become Winners in the Bendix Brand’s 2008 Staged for Spring Promotion
From March 1 through April 30, 2008, professional technicians who install Bendix brakes will not only give their customers a quality brake job, but can give themselves a chance to earn great prizes by participating in the Bendix brand’s Staged for Spring Promotion ….
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Raybestos ‘Spring Sizzle’ Sweepstakes Rewards Winners with Toolboxes and More James “Fritz” Steile of Maple Grove Tire and Service in Maple Grove, MN, was named the Raybestos brand brakes “Spring Sizzle” promotion winner. Steile received a Snap-on Classic Series 19-Drawer Triple Bank Roll Cabinet and a complete Snap-on tool set. Installers received a sweepstakes entry
Six Technicians Win Dream Daytona 500 Weekend with Raybestos One-Two-Three Foose Promotion
When the green flag drops at the Daytona 500 next month, kicking-off the 2008 NASCAR Nextel Sprint Cup season, six technicians from across the United States and Canada will be catching all the action in person – thanks to Raybestos brand brake parts.
Installers Rewarded with Raybestos Spring Sizzle Sweepstakes
Raybestos brand brakes Spring Sizzle promotion results were recently announced to the excited winners. This unique promotion gave installers the chance to win Snap-on and Raybestos merchandise.
Akebono Launches Membership Program for Technicians
Akebono has launched a new program for technicians called the "Akebono Brake Experts Alliance." The new program was developed to help drive Akebono brake business to shops and ensure quality repairs in the process.
Viewpoint, Quality not Price
Last month, I offered up 50 tips to improve your business in 2008. Tip 31 was “Ask suppliers for better pricing. The worse they can say is no.” I received an email from a reader about it: I’m the third generation in a parts jobber/warehouse. We specialize in fleets, especially cab fleets that experience rough,
Management: 50 Tips to Improve Your Shop in 2008
Andrew Markel, editor of BRAKE & FRONT END magazine, offers 50 pointers that shop managers and technicians can use to improve their service shop in 2008.