BodyWorks: Tales From the Shop
Every botched job I see reminds me of the lack of pride some techs and painters have in their work. Having a plan and following your paint system’s handbook goes a long way toward avoiding such disasters.
2009 Winner— Ohio Technical College is Tops in Training
Whether consumers are driving sports cars, hybrids, electric vehicles or motorcycles, there is always going to be a need for qualified automotive technicians. And, Ohio Technical College (OTC), a Cleveland-based school providing technical training in a variety of transportation industries, is currently teaching 1,000 future techs how to service the many vehicles on today’s roads, as well
Report Card: Fueling Careers in High Performance
Students attending the Ohio Technical College’s (OTC) High Performance and Racing program highlight the cover from the February 2009 issue.
Ohio Technical College Students Restore 1978 Police Cruiser
Students enrolled in the Collision Repair and Refinishing Program at Ohio Technical College recently restored a 1978 Ford LTD Cleveland Police Cruiser to prepare it for display at the Cleveland Police Museum.
Under the Hood: Short on Time – Compact Engine Timing Belt Service
As a rule, General Motors uses timing chains rather than timing belts on most of its engines. Timing chains are long-lived and reliable, and do not have a recommended replacement interval. But, not so with timing belts. One GM engine that does use a rubber timing belt is the 1.6L E-TECH II engine in the 2004 and up Chevrolet Aveo. We take a look at timing belt procedures for this and similar compact engines.
Undercover: Getting Adjusted — Servicing Brake Self-Adjuster Systems on Classic Vehicles
While the combination of using front disc brakes with rear drum brakes on vehicles had its origins beginning in the 1970s, there are still quite a few of these old braking systems on the road that you might service, especially if you have customers who are classic car buffs. In this article, we’ll take a look at why this brake design was developed, and what to look for when servicing vehicle models from the 20th century.
Management: The 10 Benefits Valued Most by Employees
As you move from the classroom to the shop, you will need to work harder, smarter and faster than your peers of the past to overcome the effects of today’s economic downturn.
And, in order to get the most productivity from its staff, shops are offering a number of incentives to keep employees happy.
Here are the Top 10 important benefits as voted on by today’s auto repair technicians.
Tool Rules: Passing of the Torch – Part II: Using Oxyacetylene Torches in the Shop
Note: For Part I of this article, which focuses on heating and cutting, see the Back Issues link under the MAGAZINES header on the homepage.
A Neon that Lights Up the Town
A Q & A session with TT cover student Thomas Greathouse
Special Report: Automotive Telematics Defined
Telematics can make driving safer, and hopefully less traumatic when a problem arises