The Impact of Lift Choice on the Bottom Line
A vehicle lift provides ergonomic, convenient access to all of a vehicle’s systems, enabling technicians to work as efficiently as possible for maximum productivity. Productivity is the key to shop profitability – the more jobs technicians complete in a timely manner, the higher the revenue.
Fix-A-Thred Product Line Offers Range of Solutions for Damaged Threads
Alcoa Fastening Systems’ broad line of Fix-A-Thred products provides both the professional mechanic and the do-it-yourselfer with easy-to-use repair solutions for stripped or damaged threads. Fix-A-Thred stainless steel helical wire inserts are available in sizes ranging from #8 to 1-1/2 in inch course and inch fine sizes, and from M3 to M24 in metric course and metric fine sizes.
AAIA Recognizes World Class Technicians
Of the more than 871,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, nine outstanding individuals have qualified for the AAIA World Class Technician Award, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced recently.
Zurich Provides Pointers for Establishing Quality Control Program in Your Shop
Nuisance claims, like when a wheel falls off a customer’s car and causes minor damage after your technician rotated the tires, can adversely affect profitability. Catastrophic claims, like when a wheel comes off while your customer is on the highway and causes a multi-fatality accident, can cost millions of dollars and put you out of business.
Stride Tool Introduces Imperial Ratcheting Tube Cutter
Stride Tool Inc. has introduced the Imperial TC-1050RH Ratcheting Mini Tube Cutter, a unique tool in which the tube cutter can be removed from the ratcheting handle. The ratcheting tube cutter is designed for 1/8-inch to 5/8-inch outside diameter tubing, and has a minimal clearance radius of 1-1/4 inches.
Trico’s NeoForm Beam Wiper Blade Provides Broad Aftermarket Coverage
The NeoForm beam blade, Trico’s most recent innovation, offers the broadest aftermarket coverage in the beam blade category. The company’s revolutionary wiper blade design represents the future of the wiper industry – in both performance and styling.
Fix-A-Thred Product Line Offers Range of Solutions for Damaged Threads
Alcoa Fastening Systems’ broad line of Fix-A-Thred products provides the professional mechanic with easy-to-use repair solutions for stripped or damaged threads.
2007 Monroe Ride Control Master Catalog Reflects Expansion of Domestic and Import Coverage
The 2007 Monroe Shocks and Struts Master Catalog, featuring more than 200 new part numbers for popular late-model domestic and import vehicles as well as a growing range of replacement solutions for specialty and performance applications, is now available from Tenneco Inc.
Ken-Tool Relaunches Website with a New Look
Ken-Tool’s new site allows the user to view the company’s entire catalog online, including the OldForge and Carica product lines. A search engine has also been added, allowing the user to search for specific products.
Universal Technical Institute Participates in OVERHAULIN’ Television Show
One student and two instructors from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) were among more than 20 crew members rebuilding a car for The Learning Channel’s Overhaulin’ series, which brings together a team of individuals with special technical skills to rebuild a car whose owner is tricked into believing their car has gone missing.