Carley’s Corner: A Silver Lining in Every Cloud
The economic news lately has not been good. There has been a significant downturn in the economy this year, and the prospects for a turnaround anytime soon don’t seem very promising. To make matters worse, gasoline is over $3 a gallon, utility rates are up, food prices are up, virtually all costs of living are
Leak Detection: Tooling Up for Leak Detection
Leaks of one kind or another can always be a challenge to find if the leak isn’t obvious. Having the right tools to help you find leaks can save time, effort and reduce the risk of comebacks. So here are some common types of leaks and what kind of equipment you can use to find
Jim Baker, Lost Highway, Inc.
Jim Baker, president Lost Highway, Inc. Kanab, UT Lost Highway, Inc. is a full-service, six-bay shop employing four ASE-certified technicians (three of whom are master certified) and a service manager. We are an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence shop, and service domestic, import, specialty and antique vehicles. I had to think for a while to
Point of View: Same or Different?
This is the time of year when many tool manufacturers spend their weekends talking to an important segment of their business, the mobile tool distributors. I was walking one of the shows recently with a relative newcomer to the business. He lowered his voice and whispered to me, “Why do shop owners let more than
Hot Tips From Hot Rod Builders
Sometimes the best opportunities are cleverly hidden in plain view. As one example, when Chris Lafferty of Lafferty Engine Creations was asked why he opted to expand beyond race engines into the hot rod and muscle car arenas, he snorted, “Just look outside.” His North Carolina facility sits squarely in the middle of both NASCAR
Fast-Track Troubleshooter from Snap-on Now Covers Airbag and Body Systems
With Software Bundle 8.2 from Snap-on Diagnostics, technicians can now use the Fast-Track Troubleshooter feature on their Snap-on MODIS, SOLUS PRO or SOLUS handheld tools to access new airbag and body trouble codes ….
Tony Eury Jr. Repeats as Federal-Mogul’s NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., received his second straight MOOG "Problem Solver of the Race" Award from Federal-Mogul Corporation after Earnhardt’s #88 Chevrolet finished third in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 9 ….
Chicago Pneumatic Announces New Straight Line Sander
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new straight line sander, the CP7268, with the power, performance and durability body shop technicians need for fast material removal, body filler smoothing, and leveling side panel work ….
Zurich Offers Pointers for Preventing Fires
The headlines read, "Local Business Destroyed by Fire" or "Gasoline Fumes Ignite Three-Alarm Blaze." It is a common occurrence at businesses and homes throughout the country, especially during the winter months. It is important to remember that open containers of gasoline ….
Tech Feature: Keeping Up with TPMS Technology
We’re at 100% TPMS compliance now. Are we having fun yet? To keep customers in your shop, plan on investing in diagnostic scanners and software, not to mention a serious investment in personnel who have an aptitude for technology. Just this week, I had a friend who owns a local tire store call me regarding what to do about an ….