Fuel Prices Change How American Drive and Maintain Their Vehicles
3M Car Care’s “Elbow Grease Economics: A Study of American Driving Trends” Shows that Car Owners Are Driving Less and Tackling More Repair Projects
Real World: Hauling Techs Toward the Heavy-Duty Fleet Industry
Although eclipsed by the shortage of over-the-road drivers, many fleets are still having problems attracting and retaining qualified maintenance technicians. Will you be one of the techs confident enough to enter into this field?
15 Ride Control Tips
Tips That Will Help You Sell a Ride Control Job – and Do it Right
Tool Rules: Welding on the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help school instructors, shop owners and collision techs make better decisions when purchasing a machine.
Tire Rack Offers Answers to ‘Top Five’ TPMS Questions
Tire Rack provides results from a survey of its customers regarding the reoccurrence of issues dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems.
Undercover: Brakes 101
Topics To Cover –
Inspection checklist, Servicing, Rotors and Drums, Linings and Brake Fluid
AAA Educates Drivers on Maintaining Pressures
AAA Warns Motorists New Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Should Not Replace Monthly Tire Pressure Checks
Waiting until TPMS Warning Light Comes on Can Be Dangerous
TPMS should not replace monthly tire pressure checks
Good News for Those Entering the Auto Industry: AASA Study Reveals That the Aftermarket Will Likely Grow in 2007
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — According to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow over the next several years, with the largest increase predicted for 2007. A detailed analysis of the size of the aftermarket is included in the 2007-2008 AASA Automotive Aftermarket
The Real World – California Students Tops in Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills
Father-Son Team Wins Competition for the First Time