VW E-Golf Service Potential
The 2015-2019 Volkswagen E-Golf was a vehicle introduced in the U.S. to satisfy the state of California’s requirement for zero-emissions vehicles. Unlike many one-off electric vehicles from FCA, Ford and GM, the E-golf was offered nationwide. Only about 20,000 E-Golfs are on the roads, but the E-golf remains an excellent example of the EV service opportunities
Warn Your Customers About Water Pump Failure During the Summer
Summer is an opportune time for automotive professionals to remind customers to keep an eye on the signs of a failing water pump. As you know, extreme summer temperatures and added strain on vehicles from activities like long road trips can cause engines to become more susceptible to troubles from excessive heat, making the function
Recommending the Best Brake Pads for Your Customer
As a technician, you know the importance of recommending the best brake pads possible for your customers. Often, this decision really comes down to determining which friction material is the best fit for the customer’s needs. To do this, let’s break down the differences between each of the three brake pad material types. Organic Brake
The Importance of Recommending Synthetic Oil During Spring Maintenance
After the especially harsh conditions of winter, warmer temperatures are a welcomed upside to the arrival of spring. Along with warmer temperatures comes the essential vehicle maintenance that your customers need to ensure they are not one of the 69 million breakdowns that occur every year in the U.S., the equivalent of 1 in 3
Smart Car Care App Reminds Customers Of Service Needs
The app is a reference tool for customers, providing important maintenance reminders.
VIDEO: Tips For Getting Vehicles Out Of Hibernation
Help keep cars in top condition year-round. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper
VIDEO: Five Ways To Sell Preventive Maintenance
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This video is sponsored by the MyPlace4Parts Studio.
Seasonal Vehicle Maintenance Opportunities Emerge
As consumer spending recovers, what type of rebound in delayed vehicle maintenance services will repair shops see?
Red Flags On Vehicle Inspections
Inspecting these 12 things will keep your customers safe and happy.
Maintenance Matters: What Winter Can Do To Battery Life
Being proactive about taking care of your customers with dying or dead batteries is essential this time of year.
Maintenance Matters: Visibility Is The Top Safety Concern
It doesn’t matter how much emphasis you put on the condition of a vehicle’s components – if the driver can’t see what’s in front of him or her, safety will absolutely be compromised.
Maintenance Matters: A Tire In Winter
In much of the country, all-season tires are the go-to choice for drivers. They offer reliable, consistent performance in a variety of road conditions. However, increasingly, “all-weather” tires are becoming the popular choice.
