Snap-on Adds New Diagnostic Quick Tips Training Videos To Website And YouTube Channel
Snap-on has recently added four new Diagnostic Quick Tips training videos to its website and YouTube channel to help professional technicians speed up their diagnostic capabilities. The free videos provide training in an easy to watch format so technicians can use their Snap-on diagnostic tools to address specific problems on a vehicle.
Stretch Belts: Inspection And Installation
Why stretch belts? For the more than two decades, automakers have consolidated accessory drive components onto one belt. It worked for most engines, but for some it presented issues with noise and vibration as the A/C compressor engaged.
Regenerative Brakes: Basic Operation And Behavior
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would mean they were probably going down hill. But in the hybrid world, that is all normal.
Lawson State Auto Tech Program Partners With Fiat-Chrysler
The Alabama Center for Automotive Excellence at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, has kicked off a partnership with Fiat-Chrysler, Mopar and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3).
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many drivers Âconsidering purchasing one, servicing hybrid Âvehicles is in your future.
Safari Ltd. Brings Environmental Responsibility To Automotive Repair
In an industry that is not often thought of as environmentally friendly, the owners of Safari Ltd. lead by example. During the past 10 years, Hugh and Kelly Phillips have endeavored to create an environmentally responsible and sustainable automotive repair shop in Grand Junction, CO.
TPMS Service: Taking Temperature Into Account
Winter is almost here, which means shops in cold weather cities might see an influx of illuminated TPMS lights. However, many of those lights might be false alarms. The reason? Look no further than the thermometer.
Andrew Hines Leads Pro Stock Motorcycle Field Heading Into Final Race
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines blasted to a win in the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas and leads NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs with one race left on the schedule.
Shannon Family Automotive: Extolling The Value Of Its Services Boosts Profits
Having opened Shannon Family Automotive four short years ago, co-owners Larry and Colleen Shannon, who are only in their early 30s, have learned a thing or two about running a successful independent automotive repair shop. First: Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
NASCAR And UTI Announce 10-Year Partnership Extension
Recently, at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NASCAR and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced a 10-year partnership extension, ensuring their official partnership will continue providing training for students seeking employment in the motorsports and automotive services industries.
