Mitch Schneider: The View From Terrace East
An automotive service business runs best when its purpose, mission, vision, goals and objectives are understood by everyone involved.
Directions: GM Leads the Industry in the Race for a Greener Refrigerant
The switch to HFO-1234yf is expected to help GM vehicles meet the overall requirements of the U.S. EPA’s latest motor vehicle greenhouse gas regulations.
Pro-Fit Introduces the Modular Zippered Tech Bag with Removable Shoulder Strap
Pro-Fit Carry Systems now offers you their “one-stop-shop” for tool organization – the Modular Zippered Tech Bag with removable shoulder strap.
Directions: Will You Be Servicing a 100-MPG Vehicle in the Near Future?
Vehicles in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE vie for $10 million in prizes that will be awarded to teams that develop production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent (MPGe).
Editor’s Notebook: Show Appreciation for Your Most Valuable Assets – Your Techs
For some, a sense of self-worth, job security, a voice in decision-making processes and recognition for a job well done can be almost as impactful in motivating them to perform job responsibilities with great success.
Perspectives: Are Empty Streets Around the Corner?
Some of my peers in the media are preaching that kids aren’t interested in driving anymore. In fact, one columnist recently wrote that the dwindling love affair with the auto will have a significant impact on car sales.
Mitch Schneider: The Other Side of the Mountain
It is rare that a situation or event will present itself in such a way as to so profoundly alter the way you see your world that you know you will never be the same. I’m talking about a paradigm shift so powerful it either reinforces everything you believe to be true or forces you to redefine even your most fundamental principles. I am muddling my way through such an event even as I write this; and, to be completely honest, I’m still not sure where it’s all heading. But, like so many of the other profound and sometimes confounding events in my life, I’m hoping that sharing it here with you will help me achieve a level of clarity that has so far eluded me.
Join the Mitchell 1 Community on Facebook
Mitchell 1 has added social networking as a way to interact with customers and provide a venue for “fans” to interact with each other. The new Mitchell 1 page on Facebook will be continuously updated with company news and information about the Mitchell 1 family of products, which includes a complete line of integrated software tools designed to improve repair shop productivity, so fans are encouraged to visit often.
Raybestos Brakes Gets Latest Sweepstakes Prize from Hollywood
The star of the show for this summer’s sweepstakes campaign is a one-of-a-kind Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup. The sweepstakes has been developed to help technicians celebrate the racing heritage and reliable performance of Raybestos brand Brakes and Chassis parts.
Hand Tools and Specialty Tools — Hand in Hand
Technicians are always looking for time-saving tools. They want a tool that will cut time off of the book time. Innovation in hand tool design has lead to many new features that help you do your job faster and easier.