Shop Profile: Hilltop Auto Service, Byron Center, MI
For owner Ken Elzinga, his main goal is to build trust and create long-term relationships.
Shop Profile: Octane Garage In Gillette, Wyoming
A strategy of positive teamwork drove owner Doug Leitzke to imagine his ideal facility and make it a reality.
Shop Profile: Overcoming Challenges To Find Success
Many shop owners get their start the old-fashioned way: Their dad or uncle owned a shop, and they grew up learning how to fix cars. Essentially, it was “in their blood” so to speak. But Matt Weber, co-owner of Clark’s Car Care, has a very Âdifferent back story, one that starts with a detour from an Âaccounting degree to take a less traveled road to shop Âownership.
Shop Profile: From Antibiotics To Auto Body
Growing up in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., Jahid Habasi was engrossed in the automotive field. His father was a mechanic who wound up opening up his own body shop. But, once he retired, Habasi had to venture off on his own and find his own path. In 2007, Habasi entered the pharmacy program at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkhill, N.Y. “I did it to make my parents happy, to let them know that I’m book smart as well as street smart,” says Habasi. While he was in college, Habasi looked for a job. And like two magnets destined to snap together, he found himself working in a collision repair shop.
Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Emerging Technologies
These techs prove emerging technology keeps the industry moving forward.
Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Diesel
Today’s profiles are actively servicing heavy-duty vehicles in the Southwest.
Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Collision, Restoration & Welding
Today’s profiles highlight passionate people who bring vehicles back to life.
Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Aviation, Motorcycle & Marine
Today’s profiles highlight high fliers in their industry.
Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Automotive & Motorsports
The awards program recognizes both students’ and pros’ commitment to the profession.
New Ranger R80EX Tire Changer Can Help Busy Tire Shops
Dual-assist, tilt-back design saves time, minimizes technician fatigue.