Carley’s Corner: A Love/Hate Relationship With Computers
Anybody who uses a personal computer can probably relate to what I am about to say: I love my computer because of all the cool things it can do for me, and I hate my computer because it drives me nuts. Like many Americans, I own more than one computer. I have my office computer
Point Of View: You Can Guide Your Shop from Good to Great!
Not counting shops like a Midas, Tuffy or Quick Lube, there are approximately 134,000 independent automotive repair shops currently in operation in the U.S. market today. Most of them are probably pretty good to very good. A small minority would be considered great. Can you say your shop is Good? Can you say your shop
Are You the Ultimate Tradesman? IRWIN Industrial Tools and NASCAR Driver Jamie McMurray Want to Know How You Measure Up
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Jamie McMurray is joining forces with IRWIN Industrial Tools to conduct a nationwide search for America’s top tradesman. The IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Challenge will launch in Texas on April 11 and follow the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series schedule into 14 racing markets throughout the United States, in addition to multiple non-racing markets around the country.
BWD Offers Select Spark Plug Wire Sets
Select Spark Plug Sets with super-mag core deliver strength, high conductivity and heat resistance that mean the ultimate in performance and improved fuel economy.
WIX Filters Announces ‘Party Like a Rock Star’ Sweepstakes Winners
Thanks to Affinia Group’s WIX Filters, Ken Erickson of Loveland, CO, and his three guests will get a taste of celebrity life during the March 11 NASCAR Nextel Cup UAW Daimler-Chrysler 400. Erickson was selected as the winner of the WIX Filters "Party Like a Rock Star" Sweepstakes.
Mopar Announces New Top Eliminator Award for Best Mopar Cars of 2007
Mopar Performance Parts announced a new year-long program to recognize the most passionate and skilled Mopar enthusiasts and their restored cars. Eight owners will be named "Top Eliminators" and will accompany their vehicles to the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.
Mitch Schneider: Magic Beans – A Fairy Tale Adventure with Every Day
What could I possibly have in common with Jack, as in the Jack of "Jack and the Beanstalk" fame? Not much, you would think. But, we actually have something very basic in common. We both planted something in the ground with almost no idea of what the result might be.
Safe Shop: Real-World Lift Safety
The repair order read “vehicle pulls to the left.” The owner of a Ford Excursion wanted an alignment. The job started out like any other — a preliminary test drive to confirm the symptoms and then it was run up onto the alignment lift. The front tires were carefully steered onto the turn plates. The
Top Five Tools
John Conley, ASE master tech L1, owner/technician Bumper To Bumper Automotive, Inc. Norwood, MA It’s probably hard to pick the top five tools, I have many favorites. I treat tools like employees; They work for me. If I had to pick five I would have to say: Hunter Alignment System DSP 600 — In only
Hunter’s RX-P In-Ground Scissor Lift Rack Provides Flush-to-the-Ground Runways
Hunter’s RX-P Scissor Lift Rack, an above-ground lift installed in a shallow pit, provides flush-to-the-ground runways with no ramps to climb or descend when entering or exiting. This feature all but eliminates ground clearance worries when servicing low-to-the-ground vehicles.