Hytec Automotive Goes Hi-Tech with New Online Water Pump Catalog
Hytec Automotive announced recently that it has launched an electronic version of its catalog. Powered by two different program platforms, Wrenchead and Activant, the catalog ensures compatibility with Hytec customers’ computers by offering two separate links on the Hytec site for different types of users.
Talking Shop: Finding and Hiring New Recruits
here is that someone proposing a candidate will have at least a few words about qualifications or credentials. Unlike having to check references of an applicant after the fact (which too many shops often fail to do), the reference or referral comes ahead of the candidate. Most of the time, a position in a small
Katech Performance is Your Best Source for LS Performance
Katech Performance, the aftermarket performance division of Katech Inc., is ready to meet the demands of the most discerning LS engine enthusiasts – on the street and at the track.
Weldcraft Legacy Series Product Guide Now Available
Weldcraft announced the availability of a product guide for the company’s new Legacy Series of TIG torches and accessories. The Legacy Series product guide helps customers choose the right TIG torch for their application and features part numbers, product descriptions and pricing.
Kendall Motor Oil Celebrates 125th Birthday
We are excited to announce that 2006 marks the 125th birthday of Kendall Motor Oil! In 1881, the Kendall Refining Company opened for business, and has evolved into the premier lubricants brand that we all know and love today. We plan to celebrate this milestone all year long, and we thought it would be fun to uncover interesting events and trivia from 1881.
Communicating with Customers about Brake Pads
The common brake job is getting more difficult to sell every day. Every shop is confronted with competition offering brake jobs for lower prices. Also, vehicles and brake pads are becoming more advanced. With these trends influencing the marketplace, how can a shop maximize and grow its revenue from the lowly pad replacement and turning
Specialty Products Awarded CASE Certification
Specialty Products Company is proud to be certified as one of only 41 companies nationwide in ASE’s CASE (Continuing Automotive Service Education) program. The CASE program certifies providers of training for working technicians by evaluating the training providers’ process of developing and delivering training.
Management: The Chinese are Coming
Chinese auto makers, Chery and Geely, will likely have a presence in the U.S., but the question is when? News reports in February indicated that both companies hit snags – Chery due to a lack of money and Geely because of the inability to pass trial runs of U.S. emissions and side-crash tests.
H3R Performance Offers Aftermarket UL Listed, Premium Fire Extinguishers
In a market flooded with fire extinguishers that do not meet basic safety standards, H3R Performance provides the automotive aftermarket with a UL Listed product that is legal to sell in all 50 states. H3R’s premium fire extinguisher lines, MaxOut and HalGuard, give consumers protection in case of a vehicle fire.
Perspectives: Earning the Title of ‘My Mechanic’
Our industry suffers from an overall lack of trust because the customer doesn’t have enough information and knowledge to feel confident about many of the repairs that are being recommended. One of your many jobs is to educate your customers and try your best to clearly explain why the work is needed.