Delmar and Chilton Support Future Automotive Technicians at SkillsUSA Conference
Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, and Chilton, also part of Cengage Learning and an established leader in reference sources for automotive professionals and Do-It-Yourself automotive enthusiasts, recently announced their participation in the 46th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC).
TRUE CONFESSIONS: of a TPMS Trainer
Sean MacKinnon has a confession to make. The Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) director of automotive training development admits that every TPMS class he conducts begins the same way.
He starts each session by stating what many claim is obvious: TPMS is here, it’s not going anywhere, and it certainly is anything but standardized.
Technicians Set Own Hourly Rate at Milwaukee Repair Shop
At Hands-on Garage in Milwaukee, WI, technicians sign on as independent contractors and set their own hourly rates. Each technician is required to incorporate as a business and purchase insurance. The shop is equipped with diagnostic equipment and tools.
Make Your Next ‘Road Trip’ Easier with Snap-on Road Chests
Snap-on’s portable heavy-duty road chests (KRA6200, KRA6210) provide more versatility and efficiency, making service calls less time consuming and a lot more productive.
Snap-on Industrial Takes Lead Role in New Public/Private Training Partnership Initiative at North Dakota State College of Science
Public/private training partnership is alive and well, and working hard in North Dakota. The state’s Governor, John Hoeven, recently presented a $265,000 Workforce Enhancement Grant to the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton to support the school’s industry partnership to train new and existing workers in the automotive repair and maintenance sector.
Brake Manufacturers Council Launches New Website
The Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently announced the launch of its new website which offers members an online resource for the latest industry news as well as Council events, initiatives and programs.
New from the Car Care Council: Community Car Care Events Promoted on Facebook
The Car Care Council will be posting 2010 National Car Care Month community car care events to its Facebook page when businesses and organizations register their events on the “Find an Event” locator on the council’s website.
Shop Profile: Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. – A 30-year Success Story
We present an update on shop owner Steve Louden, who was first featured in ImportCar 30 years ago. While many things have changed since Steve opened Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. in Dallas back in 1977, one thing hasn’t: integrity. It’s what has helped him build a customer base that trusts him implicitly to ensure that their Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches are repaired quickly
and accurately.
Snap-on Introduces New Bulk Storage of EPIQ Proportions
Designed for auto repair in the 21st Century, the EPIQ tool storage unit is a complete productivity system that brings together sophisticated PC-based diagnostics and cordless tools, with reliable security and Snap-on’s heritage of rugged durability. It was designed with innovative features that set it apart from all of the other tool storage units that are on the market today.
Management: Extreme Caring Keeps Employees Around…Forever!
Ron and Bev Stamm are fourth generation owners of Fort Mitchell Garage in Park Hills, KY, who say they treat their employees like family. As Ron puts it, “The overarching attitude in the shop is that we’re stewards of the employees and their families. Lots of goodwill comes from that. We pay our employees as high a wage as the market will allow and give them good benefits, time off and a clean environment to work in.”