VIDEO: The Integrated Tire Shop
Andrew Markel explains the integrated approach to tire service, and the importance of making TPMS data transfer more efficient.
The Trouble With Troubleshooting Integrated Trailer Brake Controllers
There are many misconceptions floating around about trailer brake controllers. Brake controllers are designed to regulate power from the vehicle to the trailer’s electric braking system.
VIDEO: Checking Sensor Integrity Before Service
When solving a TPMS problem, it’s important to know what you don’t know about the system. Andrew Markel explains the important step of testing sensors before performing service.
VIDEO: 3 Tips For A Leak-Free EGR Valve Gasket Installation
Learn how to achieve a leak-free EGR Valve Gasket with 3 simple tips! Watch Andrew Markel in this week’s Maintenance Minute as he stresses cleanliness during the replacement of the gasket.
Winners Auto & Cycle: Integrity And Connecting With Customers Are Keys To Shop’s Success
As a customer, having peace of mind when dropping off a vehicle for service is crucial. And, knowing that the shop’s staff and technicians will repair your vehicle right the first time will most likely keep you coming back for future service. It’s that kind of customer satisfaction that Winners Auto & Cycle is known for in Brownstown, MI.
Wiregrass’ Toby Heard Awarded Two Teacher Of The Year Awards
Toby Heard, an automotive technology instructor at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, was recently honored by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).
Auto Care Association Career Board Now Integrated With Google For Jobs
For job seekers, the integration streamlines the job search by displaying career opportunities from the Auto Care Careers website and multiple employment sites in one place.
Nissan On Self-Driving Cars: ‘We See The Driver Remaining Engaged And Integral’
While the race to develop autonomous vehicles seems to be focused on removing the driver from the driving experience, Nissan said it’s taking a different tack. At a recent forum in Washington, D.C., Nissan said its approach is to enhance the driver’s experience “by introducing technologies that make cars more intelligent and more exciting partners.”
Wiregrass Automotive Tech Program Receives National Accreditation
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s automotive technology program is now accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Proper Coolant Selection Prevents System Degradation
Coolant is easily analogized to blood, both being liquids that are essential to the functioning of an entire complex system. The analogy extends even Âfurther though because, like blood, coolant has different types, and it’s not a stretch these days to say that swapping an OAT with an HOAT, or vice versa, is on the level of transfusing Type A blood with Type B.
