Rotary and Chief Automotive are Part of Newly Formed Vehicle Service Group
In a move designed to better serve customers in the vehicle service and repair markets, and leverage inherent scale and technology, Rotary and Chief’s parent company, Dover Industrial Products has announced the formation of an innovative Vehicle Service Group (VSG).
Alignment Trends: What is the Future of the Alignment Bay?
In the past two years, we have seen more vehicles on the market with stability management and adaptive cruise control. If a vehicle with one of these systems comes into your shop for alignment, be aware that any changes in the steering position sensor’s “zero” position may have drastic consequences for the safety of the vehicle. If the data from a steering position sensor is off after an alignment adjustment, the car could think it is in a turn and try to perform a correction.
ESP Introduces New Line of Garage Equipment
Environmental Systems Products (ESP), a leading provider of vehicle emissions testing equipment for more than 30 years, recently announced the launch of its SystemOne Garage Equipment line. An expansion of ESP’s full-service product offerings, the line includes high-performance lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and additional garage tools.
New Ways to Illuminate Your Work Area from Garage Equipment Supply
Garage Equipment Supply is always looking for ways to provide ease and convenience to customers. Our latest product release will do just that. GES now offers innovative Daisy-Chain lighting systems, manufactured by National Electric. Known for its versatility, the Daisy-Chain lighting system can be placed anywhere in your garage to provide instant and portable lighting, but they are especially useful when attached to automotive lifts.
New Rotary Lift Website is Customizable and Easier to Navigate
Leading vehicle lift manufacturer Rotary Lift has redesigned its website so customers can find the products and support they need more quickly. The revamped site provides a variety of ways to access information, including an expanded top menu and buttons on the side of the home page.
WORLDPAC Announces Tools & Equipment EXPO/SALE
WORLDPAC announces the Northern California Tools and Equipment EXPO/SALE happening May 16th at their Newark, CA, headquarters and distribution center. Customers will take advantage of special discount pricing, on-site leasing and extended payment terms as manufacturers and factory reps demo the latest tools and equipment from ….
Stertil-Koni Offers Fully Wireless Mobile Lift
Stertil-Koni is now offering a fully wireless mobile lift without cables or wires. Years in the making, this amazing technological advance demonstrates the continued innovation practiced by Stertil-Koni. The company’s engineers have developed the most sophisticated and ….
Tech Tip: Consider Your Customer Base When Purchasing an Alignment Lift
If you do wheel alignment work, you need an alignment lift for raising vehicles off the ground. A lift is essential because you have to get under the vehicle to inspect the steering and suspension before you check the alignment. You can’t align worn parts, so it’s important to always make sure the tie rod ends, ball joints, springs, bushings, struts and related components are all in good condition before you make any corrections ….
Tech Feature: Can You Lift It?
You can only make a few mistakes with a lift before it costs more than the lesson is worth. What you don’t know can hurt you if you are using or even buying a lift. The first thing any tech must do is to know what they are lifting. If possible, look at the sticker on the door jam to find out the weight of the vehicle and distribution. But never take this number for granted. Look inside the vehicle to see what the driver is carrying and where the weight is situated ….
Management: Florida Shop Owner Speaks Out When it Comes to Business
Some people make friends and make it look easy. Pam Oakes, owner of Pam’s Motor City Automotive in Fort Myers, FL, is one of those people. And more and more, she is making friends in high "political" places. Her natural people skills go directly to her bottom line, which will be the same in 2008 as it was in 2007. By any measure, being able to remain steady during such difficult economic times is a feat in itself ….