Kracl Automotive: Family Atmosphere Attracts Customers, Employees
When Adam Kracl and his wife Annette decided to open their own automotive repair shop in Glenwood Springs, CO, they knew they wanted to fill a void in the area with a shop that not only provided top-notch repairs, but also created a warm, inviting atmosphere for customers and employees alike.
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.
Engine Series: Rebuilding Liberty
Notes on Jeep’s 2.4L I4 Engine
Chevy’s Strokers Stay on Track
Popularity of 348 and 409 W Motors Continues
Split Decision: Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge to Continue at PRI
This year, the Sixth Annual Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Championships split into a Dual Championship format in which teams will compete at both the SEMA Show (Nov. 4-7, Las Vegas) and the PRI Show (Dec. 11-13, Indianapolis). From each Dual Championship, two teams will emerge. These four teams will face off for the
Performing in the Performance Engine Market
Car Stars Great car movies such as “Bullitt” and “American Graffiti” heightened the visibility of the muscle car and street performance culture. Baby boomers wanted to go fast even if they were just driving to the grocery store. The open road was calling and America answered. But, the government intervened and quickly started killing the
Brake Service on 7th Gen Honda Accords
The seventh-generation Honda Accord (2003-’08) and Acura TL are some of the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. They have a very simple brake system to service, but it can be prone to brake-noise issues if it’s not properly serviced. The system uses single-piston floating calipers in the front. In the rear, some models use single-piston
Maintaining Proper Fluid Levels
Several factors are driving modern fluid maintenance services. And these influences will shape the work you perform at a shop or dealership upon graduation. One of the biggest changes over the years is the increase in a vehicle’s service life. Today’s modern vehicle’s service life often extends to well over 200,000 miles and good fluid
Automotive Repair Shops Urged to Nominate Schools for 2010 SOTY Contest
Giving Some ‘Extra Credit’ to Deserving Schools by Ed Sunkin, Editor, Underhood Service magazine The automotive aftermarket is of vital importance to our nation. The future of our survival depends on those being trained to service vehicles. Not just the cars on the road today, but the pre-OBD vehicles of the past, as well as the high-tech
Sinclair Community College Wins ‘School of the Year’ Honors
Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, was named the 2013 Technical School of the Year by Tomorrow’s Tech magazine and WIX Filters during a surprise ceremony today for 150 students and instructors of the college’s Automotive Technology program. Sinclair Community College is the sixth recipient of the annual program to find and name the best technician training school in the country.