Diagnostic Solutions: Selling Brake Friction Replacements
A decade ago, an import shop’s profitability depended heavily on the routine replacement of spark plugs, timing belts, mufflers, shock absorbers, clutches and brake friction. Due to advancing vehicle technology, many of these profit centers have steeply declined or have altogether disappeared. One of the remaining exceptions is brake friction replacements.
Directions: Oils Well that Ends Well
Across the country, more and more Americans are adjusting their lifestyles to become more “green” – whether carrying their groceries in re-useable shopping bags, recycling the plastics, glass and paper from their garbage, or using a non-disposable water bottle with a built-in filter to cutback on disposable water bottles.
Tech Tip: VW’s Check Engine Light is On with Fault Code P0411
When diagnosing various VW and Audi vehicles, the Check Engine Light (MIL) is on and fault code P0411 (16795) is stored in the fault memory.
Wrangling in Jeep Spark Timing Dilemmas
Every once in a while I get a Diagnostic Dilemma that takes me back to the basics of how modern engine management systems work. This month’s happened to be a 1992 Jeep Wrangler equipped with the 4.0L engine and manual transmission. Of course, a vehicle of this vintage and configuration has to be about as basic as modern technology can get, right? Well, there are always exceptions.
Perspectives: How’s Business in 2011?
According to Northcoast Research, the shops in its survey sample experienced a slowdown in business for March, as compared to a very strong February, but were still slightly ahead of March 2010.
Pro-Cut Launches New Distribution Program with CARQUEST
Pro-Cut begins the new year with a new partnership with CARQUEST Auto Parts.
With GYR’s ‘Back End,’ Pro-Cut Creates System for Warranty Brake Job Validation
The Pro-Cut GYR provides user-friendly, secure summary data for OEMs, chains and independent repair shops while simultaneously providing the best brake job possible for the end customer.
Road Trip: LeMay – America’s Car Museum Sets Grand Opening for May 19, 2012
LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) will have 15 galleries housing up to 500 cars, trucks and motorcycles from private owners, corporations and the LeMay collection.
Directions: Cost of Owning and Driving a Vehicle Climbs
According to AAA, despite seeing reduced costs for maintenance and insurance this year, there is an overall increase in the costs to own and operate a vehicle in the U.S.
Snap-on’s Aqueous Parts Washer Gives You Cleaner Parts with Less Effort
Washing parts in the shop can be a tedious and laborious job. However, with Snap-on’s Aqueous Parts Washer (PBC33A), you can experience cleaner parts with less effort while being more environmentally responsible.