$30,000 in Tools and Equipment Stolen from Repair Shop
Approximately $30,000 in tools and equipment was recently stolen from Gearheads Auto Repair in Jackson, MO. The thieves also took the keys to all the customers’ vehicles.
Thieves Steal Equipment and Coins from Auto Repair Shop
Thieves broke into Ely Auto Repair in Haverhill, MA, recently and stole a battery tester and pneumatic tools. In addition, they also emptied the vending machines of their coins, taking approximately $500 worth of quarters.
21 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2010 Top 5 Tools Award
Each month, TechShop readers tell us the top 5 tools they use in their shop and on the job. Award winners are determined based on the number of times a company or product is mentioned by shop owners and technicians in the previous six issues of TechShop in the Top 5 Favorite Tools section.
Minnesota Repair Shop Loses Equipment to Rising Flood Waters
Ike Kofstad, owner of New Richland Auto Repair in New Richland, MN, is trying to recover from a flood last week that damaged both cars and equipment that were in his business. He told a local reporter from the Waseca County News that his alignment machine, exhaust bender and tire machine were all damaged by flood waters.
Hot and Cold: Shop Climate Equipment
Let’s face it, being a technician has its good points, and its bad. When you solve a problem for a customer that gets them back on the road, that’s a good day. Knowing that you can fix things that most people don’t even understand is nice. Standing in a shop that is 100 degrees with sweat trickling down your back and pooling in your boxers … well, that’s not so nice! (To say the least!) Or how about standing in a shop that is 25 degrees, with feet like blocks of ice – if you can feel them at all!? Also not so nice.
New Revolution Lift Lease Helps Shop Owners Upgrade Equipment Affordably
Revolution Lift announces a special leasing program that makes it possible to buy a new ALI-certified vehicle lift for as little as $69 per month. Freight and installation are extra. The program is available from Rotary Lift distributors now through August 31, 2010.
NJ Shop Owners Upset Over State Eliminating Inspections a Month After Requiring Them to Buy New Equipment
New Jersey shop owners who are certified state inspection stations were recently required to spend approximately $12,000 on new equipment and training. Now, the state has decided to eliminate vehicle inspections starting July 1.
19 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2009 Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 19 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor. They are: ALLDATA ATS (Automotive Test Solutions) GearWrench Hunter iATN Ingersoll Rand Lisle Mac Tools Matco Tools Performance Tool Power Probe Ranger Redline Detection Snap-on SPX Corporation
20 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Receive TechShop Top 5 Tools Award in October
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 20 manufacturers were awarded this honor in 2008. First-time winners include Blue-Point (a Snap-on brand) and Ben Pearson. Since its inception, the following companies have won this recognition each year ….
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