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Online Registration Open for ASA Annual Convention

Online registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention is now available. The convention will be held May 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA.

Tech Tip: Disc Brake Caliper Service

The repair or replacement of disc brake calipers has always been a controversial topic for most import shop owners and brake technicians. Some recommend replacing the brake calipers along with the brake pads, while others won’t replace the calipers unless they’re found to be defective. For many, routine caliper replacement is a cost issue and many shops deal with this issue by installing remanufactured calipers "loaded" with new brake pads.

Diagnostic Solutions: Disc Brake Caliper, Inspection and Installation Procedures

The repair or replacement of disc brake calipers has always been a controversial topic for most import shop owners and brake technicians. Some recommend replacing the brake calipers along with the brake pads, while others won’t replace the calipers unless they’re found to be defective. For many, routine caliper replacement is a cost issue and

Management: The Internet as a Shop Tool

During the the last few years, automotive aftermarket use of the Internet has continued to grow, making it a valuable business tool in automotive repair shops. Ask most techs and they’ll tell you the Internet in the past decade has been a useful tool for seeking specific repair information or chatting through e-mail with fellow technicians on a hard-to-diagnose repair.

Directions: The Internet as a Shop Tool

Over the last few years, automotive aftermarket use of the Internet has continued to grow, making it a valuable business tool in automotive repair shops. Autologue CEO Jim Franco, who’s company provides automotive information system services, e-cataloging parts pricing and other electronic data services for the automotive distribution market, spoke recently in an “Executive Interview”

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Got a Light?

Every diagnostic technician experiences operational complaints that are more bizarre than they are technically complex. The problem is made difficult when the technician fails to stand back from the problem and look at what I call, “The Big Picture.” As you will see in the following case study, The Big Picture is a collection of

ALLDATA Releases New Updates

ALLDATA LLC has issued its quarterly release, adding more than 330,000 pages of factory-correct automotive service and repair information to its core product. In addition, 2,294 new Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), totaling 7,963 pages, were added. The release reflects new and updated information from U.S., Asian and European auto manufacturers.

ALLDATA Supports SkillsUSA

ALLDATA LLC provided resources and judging for the 2007 SkillsUSA Automotive Service Technology National Championships. The competition was held on June 25-29 in Kansas City. This is the eighth year that the company has been involved with the regional, state or national SkillsUSA competitions.

Mitchell International Revs Up Partnership with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Mitchell International recently announced a marketing and sales partnership with Harley-Davidson, Inc. Through this partnership, Harley-Davidson, Inc. will market and sell Mitchell’s UltraMate Motorcycle estimating solution directly to its dealers. The solution includes extensive Harley-Davidson model coverage as well as a comprehensive list of Harley-Davidson upgrade accessories.

Tech Tip: Helpful Pointers for Inspecting, Diagnosing and Servicing Clock Springs

A clock spring isn’t related to the clock and it doesn’t have spring in it. However, it is found on every single vehicle, both import and domestic, produced since 1994. Dorman Products offers the following instructional pointers for technicians servicing clock springs.