Clean Burn Helps Customers Save on Energy Bills
In today’s business environment, where "green is king," almost nothing makes more sense than recycling used motor oils to generate free heat and energy. For Clean Burn customers nationwide, the slogan "waste not, want not" means saving on energy bills, used fuel removal transportation fees and ….
Tire Tech Update: Front to Rear Size Differences Require Special Knowledge
Some of the top tire dealers I’ve encountered are those who elect to understand virtually everything they can about a tire, its performance level, its construction features, its overall diameter and its OE assigned position. This includes corner-by-corner knowledge, as well as being front-to-rear axle savvy. When we drive past a tire dealership that has a BMW, a Lamborghini, a Corvette and a Ford Cobra parked on the lot, we take notice ….
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 ….
New Product from Federal-Mogul’s Carter Brand Aims to Help Reduce Fuel-Pump Related Comebacks
Federal-Mogul’s Carter fuel delivery products brand has introduced an exclusive CleanScreen fuel strainer designed to reduce the incidence of fuel delivery issues. Fuel contamination and strainer clogging are leading causes of premature fuel pump failures facing ….
Snap-on Introduces Limited Edition ‘Glo-Mad’ Tool Storage Units
Thousands of technicians tuned in to watch the build of Snap-on Tools’ custom street rod as it unfolded online. The fully interactive project drew comments, suggestions and other active participation, including a contest to name the car. Now Snap-on is giving technicians a chance to own part of the action with its Limited Edition "Glo-mad" Shop Cart and ….
Repair Panels Three Times Faster with ARC PANEL BEATER
The ARC PANEL BEATER is a powerful, portable dent-pulling machine that can literally reduce panel repair time by two-thirds. The PANEL BEATER provides more than ….
News Update
MAHLE Clevite Celebrates First NASCAR Win With New Decal At 2008 Daytona 500 When Ryan Newman took the checkered flag at the 2008 Daytona 500, it was also a milestone event for MAHLE Clevite, Inc. It marked the first time the company’s new MAHLE white decal entered Victory Lane in NASCAR competition. The company announced
The Lowdown on Engine Sealing
With engines now lasting as long as 150,000-plus miles, there’s little doubt that gasket technology advances have played a significant part in the longevity and durability of today’s engines. Today’s engines must be robust enough to withstand a hostile environment for such a long life, and without leading to gasket failure. A gasket needs to
Mitch Schneider: Industry-Wide Conference to ‘Accelerate’ Change for Techs
This isn’t going to be a long diatribe about something that happened in the shop yesterday or the day before. It isn’t going to be another rant about customers who don’t understand or suppliers who don’t care. This column is about today. Perhaps, more important, it is about ….