Performance Primer – Tuning Into The Sport Compact Market
While the American muscle car segment is getting a shot in the arm with the Mustang, Charger, GTO and others, the sport compact market is not going away any time soon. Much has been said about the possible demise of this once fast-growing market, but according to some manufacturers there is still plenty of business – and it hasn’t slowed down as much as people think.
Report Card – A MINI that’s Big on Sports
by Ed Sunkin
Real World- Take Me Out! – Test Drive Pointers For Technicians
Adapted from Andrew Markel’s Articles in Brake & Front End
Living Under The Hood – Making An Educated Decision On Seat Selection
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Engine Builder
Tech In Training – Monitoring Emission Efficiency with O2 Sensors
As modern OBD II technology marches on, its clear that the zirconia-based oxygen sensor now is being sold more as a basic repair part than as a preventive maintenance part, and it changes the way technicians diagnose and sell oxygen sensors. To illustrate the difference, understand that an oxygen sensor replacement used to be considered
Tire Talk – Taking It To The Streets
Adapted from Steve LaFerre’s article in Tire Review
Report Card: Preparing to Enter the Service Repair Industry
If you are about to graduate from an automotive training program, you will be entering a field in which employers are always searching for smart, honest, hardworking technicians who are willing to learn and be a part of a team. Even if you have one or two more years left before you graduate, its not
Learning Align Honing from Joe the Pro
Adapted from Doc Frohmaders article in Engine Builder
Badge of Honor – Automotive Service Professionals Week
One of the most typical comments I get from automotive technicians and others in the industry is that the general public just doesnt appreciate the value we provide. To a large degree, thats very true, but it probably has more to do with the general lack of understanding of modern vehicle technology by that same
Body Works – The Skinny on Door Skinning Without Using Filler
Adapted from Mike West’s article in BopdyShop Business
Component Connection – Dissecting Today’s Complex Fuel Delivery System
Adapted from Larry Carleys article in Counterman
Undercover – Straight Talk On Subaru Steering Service
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s article in ImportCar