MACS Announces New Direction for Annual Training Event
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has set a new direction for the annual MACS training event and trade show, scheduled for Feb. 7-9, 2013, at the Caribe Royale All Suites Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
AAIA and ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
Of the more than 759,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 20 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2012 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2011 test administrated by ASE.
NACAT Education Foundation Awards
Do you plan on attending the 2012 NACAT Conference? Would you like financial assistance? If so, please review the available awards and apply today.
Business Training for Automotive Repair Shops
The “Financial Management Training Program” offers hands on financial training to the shop owner and manager using their individual shop’s financial data to determine such items as; Setting a Profitable Labor Rate, Time Management, Technician Efficiency, Technician Productivity, and make use of a Parts Profit Matrix to increase profit margins on both aftermarket and car dealer parts purchases.
Autologic Diagnostics, WORLDPAC Training Institute and Direct Capital Partner for 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions
Autologic Diagnostics, in partnership with WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) and Direct Capital, hosted their third annual National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) earlier this month at the M Resort, Spa, and Casino in Las Vegas. Doubling in size from the previous year, the 2012 NCTS was attended by 300 individuals from across the U.S. and around the globe. Some came from as far as Australia and New Zealand.
AVI OnDemand: ‘FRED Kicks the CAN’ Now Available
Conquer the F.R.E.D.s (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices) in your shop with the ‘FRED Kicks the CAN’ training course on AVI OnDemand, complete with videos, quizzes, manuals and other valuable resources. Veteran AVI instructor Dave Hobbs shows you what you need to know on how these systems work so you can make an accurate diagnosis.
New Airtex Vehicle Electronics Video Tackles Complex P0171 Challenge
The new seven-and-a-half-minute video, “P0171 Chevrolet Trailblazer Diagnostics,” explores the reasons for intermittent lean fuel conditions – and the resulting diagnostic trouble code – on a 2006 Trailblazer equipped with a 4.2-liter engine.
MACS Announces Section 609 Webinar on April 27, 2012
Are you Section 609 certified to recover and recycle refrigerant? If you have not yet complied with this federal regulation you must comply before you work on a vehicle mobile A/C system in the United States. In order to facilitate more technicians gaining access to the training they need to become Section 609 certified the
AVI Now Offers Live Chat Support
Effective March 1st, Automotive Video now offers product sales and support via a “live chat” option available on its websites.
WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI) Partners with Autologic Diagnostics for 2012 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS)
Autologic Diagnostics, in partnership with the WORLDPAC Training Institute (WTI), announces their 3rd annual Autologic National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) happening March 8‐11, 2012 at the 4-star M Resort, Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
New Technical Bulletins and Videos Available from CARDONE Industries
CARDONE Industries announced it has released more of its ProTech technical bulletins designed to help technicians save time.
AVI OnDemand All Access Pass Now Available
Keep your diagnostic skills sharp with the NEW All Access Pass for the ability to access the information you need instantly for on-the-job reference and training.