Mitch’s World: Magic Beans. . . A Fairy Tale Adventure with Everyday Applications
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. Sure, Jack knew he had
Mitch’s World: Magic Beans. . .A Fairy Tale Adventure with Everyday Applications
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. Sure, Jack knew he had
Tech Tip: Escalade Escapades – Fixing Front End Squeaks
Your shop just installed a new set of tires on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The very next day, the customer returns complaining about a squeak and a rattle coming from the front end that wasn’t there before you replaced the tires. What happened?
Kia Tech Tip: Front Hub Seal Change on Sportage Models
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production.
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Mitch Schneider: It’s Late and I’m Tired
I’m sitting at my desk at home watching the greedy hand of darkness grab for the last few remaining moments of daylight. It’s not an unfamiliar ritual. In fact, it happens with frightening regularity. I try to make some sense out of the insanity that you and I accept so easily as just another day at the shop.
Mitch’s World: Git’s Late and I’m Tired
Wrangling In A Herd of Repair Estimate Issues Stuck in the middle of a used car and spousal approvals I’m sitting at my desk at home watching the greedy hand of darkness grab for the last few remaining moments of daylight. It’s not an unfamiliar ritual. In fact, it happens with frightening regularity. I finish
Mitch’s World: It’s Late and I’m Tired
When The Day’s Events Take Their Toll I’m sitting at my desk at home watching the greedy hand of darkness grab for the last few remaining moments of daylight. It’s not an unfamiliar ritual. In fact, it happens with frightening regularity. I finish up at the shop, head home, have dinner and talk about the
Directions: Terms of Endearment
I’m sure many of you understand that when you are servicing some customers’ vehicles, it’s more than just their mode of transportation. It’s their “baby,” “darling” or ”buddy,” and to those owners, their vehicle is considered by them to be “alive.” So you probably already know that these customers are going to expect that you