Register Now For ToolTech 2015
The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) says it is finalizing its speaker lineup for ToolTech 2015, which takes place April 13-16 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Downtown Austin, Texas. The event is being built around this year’s theme, “The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges.” Information and technology play a key role in the
How They Work: Frame Machines
Karl Kirschenman advises if you’re not actively using your frame machine in your repair processes, you’re wasting a valuable resource that could be contributing to safe repairs and also making you money.
Babcox Media Unveils New Online Job Board Destination, AutoCareCareerhub.Com
AutoCareCareerHub.com is a digital destination for automotive professionals who are looking for job openings and companies that are searching for qualified candidates. In addition, the website features top-notch industry content along with news and events.
Babcox Media Unveils New Online Job Board Destination, AutoCareCareerhub.Com
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of AutoCareCareerHub.com. AutoCareCareerHub.com builds upon the strengths of AutoProJobs.com, the company’s niche job board serving the auto repair, service, collision, parts distribution and heavy-duty segments of the automotive aftermarket. AutoCareCareerHub.com is a digital destination for automotive professionals who are looking for job openings and companies that
New NACE/CARS Website Is Live; Hotel Reservations Open For Detroit Event
Now in its 32nd year, NACE/CARS 2014 will feature numerous opportunities for technical training, business education, demonstrations, networking and technology showcases for stakeholders, owners, managers and technicians in the collision and service repair industries.
ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement
ALLDATA has enhanced its core products, ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500, with a new VIN Decoder. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination, according to ALLDATA.
ALLDATA Boosts Shop Efficiency With VIN Decoder Enhancement
Updates to ALLDATA Repair S3000 and ALLDATA Collision S3500 include a VIN decoder for increased shop productivity and accuracy. Entering the VIN into the system will automatically pull up the year, make, model and engine for the specific vehicle being worked on. This can help save time and frustration and help ensure the technician is working on the correct vehicle-engine combination.
Uncovering The Causes Of BMW Suspension Noise
Most of the challenges of noise diagnosis and repair come from misunderstanding the customer’s complaint. And, as suspension systems have gotten more complex with many more points of potential failure, making thorough repairs means taking the necessary steps to get a good outcome.
How Vehicle Software Is Changing The Stopping Game
There was a time when advancements in brake technology were entirely hardware based. The change from drum to disc brakes, the introduction of semi-metallic and ceramic pads, and the addition of power brakes as standard equipment were all changes achieved by redesigned and improved brake system components. Today, electronics is driving most of the advancements in braking technology.
Reading Tire Wear Patterns
Modern tire construction has generally trended toward low aspect ratio tire casings with more flexible sidewalls and rigid treads. Although this type of construction has made tires less sensitive to negative camber angles used in many current steering geometry designs, many types of tire wear patterns continue to indicate problems in a vehicle’s steering geometry.