OTC Introduces New-Generation Wireless Diagnostic System
OTC introduced its Genisys Touch at AAPEX 2012. The Genisys Touch can be used as a full-function, OE-level graphical diagnostic scan tool, or a J2534 Class 1 & 2 communication device for OE flash pass-through reprogramming. This tool features a 10.1’’ resistive, high-resolution touch-screen display, Windows 7 operating system, Internet browser, USB and video-out connectivity.
WIX Filters Wins Three 2012 Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) and the Automotive Communication Council (ACC) has recognized WIX Filters as the 2012 winner of the Automotive Communications Award (ACA) in radio commercial, print/electronic ad and special promotions and promotional events categories.
Tips to Keep the Shop Clean from Top to Bottom
To help automotive shops improve cleanliness and productivity, Cintas Corporation offers 10 tips for maintaining a clean shop environment. 1. Plan daily floor maintenance. Shop floor cleanliness is increasingly important as many technicians take customers into the service area to discuss their vehicle’s condition. To keep floors in the service area clean, develop daily floor
NASTF Announces New Technician Outreach Initiative
The NASTF Technician Outreach campaign will focus on two primary elements: Expand the number of events where NASTF will mingle, in person, with technicians; and drive techs to the NASTF website, where they will ultimately navigate to helpful OEM resources.
Alignment Specs: 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid
You may not see many Honda Insights in your alignment bay, but don’t let the strange styling and hybrid badge scare you away from doing any chassis repairs.
Exhaust System Welding & Fabrication
Even as direct-fit exhaust systems are dominating the replacement exhaust market, there is still a need for exhaust fabrication that includes welding. Being able to weld exhaust system components is not about creating less-expensive alternatives for your customers. Being able to weld and fabricate components gives you the flexibility to provide your customer with the
Miller Electric Launches Giveaway for a Job ‘Weld’ Done
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. recently announced the launch of the Job Weld Done Giveaway, offering customers a chance to win premium Miller products. Three individual grand-prize packages will also be awarded in January 2013, including a custom-built EPIC chopper, NASCAR trip to Bristol, TN, and a trip to Las Vegas including an inside look at
Don’t Confuse Tool & Equipment Collectors With Tool & Equipment Hoarders
I recently watched one of those reality shows about hoarding, and, quite frankly, I wasn’t surprised at all. I’ve seen this same thing in customers’ cars, trucks and vans. There’s junk, trash and just about anything you could think of piled up inside the car and/or in the truck bed. It’s always a disorganized mess with no rhyme or reason where things are placed. Can you work like that?
The Most Common Paint Prep Mistakes … and How to Avoid Them
Paint and paint preparation product manufacturers have heard it before. A call comes into the technical support center from a painter or body technician, and he or she says, “Hey, your product didn’t work …” or something along those lines. The final paint job had some sort of flaw, and usually the end user blames the product.
Permatex Kicks Off the Right Stuff Got A Minute? Giveaway Promotion
Permatex has launched an online promotion for its gasketing product, the Right Stuff 1 Minute Gasket Maker, featuring a new video and customer sweepstakes. Called, the Right Stuff Got A Minute? Giveaway, the promotion is designed to showcase both the remarkable speed of the Right Stuff 1 Minute Gasket Maker and its ability to put parts back in service without the need for curing time.