The Real World: ORDER UP!
There’s valuable information hidden within the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Decoding it may mean the difference between the right — and wrong — parts.
TCC Regional Automotive Center Holds Dedication Ceremony
Hundreds of guests were on hand to see technology demonstrations in the high-tech shops and state-of-the art classrooms.
AAA Releases its Top Picks for New Vehicle Technology
Nation’s largest auto club highlights new vehicle features that improve safety, enhance convenience and are just plain cool.
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.
Web Exclusive: Gearing Up for Timing Belt and Chain Work
The best time for a timing belt or chain to be replaced is before it fails. Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses items to consider when timing belt or chain work arrives in your shop or school in this Web Exclusive article.
Hybrid Case Study
There are a lot of differences between the increasingly popular hybrid electric vehicle and a traditional gas vehicle. That is why AVI has provided these 17 case studies to help you up your voltage by getting to know the technical issues that you will encounter when servicing these vehicles. This program is loaded with inside information and time saving tips to help you repair these vehicles more efficiently and effectively.
Bodyworks: Working on Hybrids: a Body Shop Primer
WEB EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY:
Hybrids account for only 1% of all U.S. light-vehicle sales, which actually presents a dilemma for shops: Because hybrids aren’t all that common (yet), shops aren’t as familiar with the potential hazards as they should be.
Crossword Puzzle: February 2009
Across 1. Piston’s lower section 4. Palindromic vehicle (4,3) 8. Engine-incontinence inhibitor (3,4) 9. Enlarged a cylinder’s diameter 10. Roof with removable, full-width panel 11. Carburetor valve type 13. Valvetrain component 15. Auto-repair facility 18. Briefly, twist-off cooling-system component (3,3) 20. Item found under distributor cap 23. Quick-start fluids’ volatile ingredient 24. Nationality of Lamborghini
Bendix Answerman Offers On-Car Lathe Advice
Knowing the Specifics Can Save Time and Increase Productivity
The Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2009 Winners Announced
Selected by the editors of Penton Media Inc.’s Ward’s Automotive Group, the 2009 list marks the 15th year for the Ward’s 10 Best Engines program, the North American auto industry’s only awards honoring powertrain excellence and considered by many to be the “Oscars” for automotive engines.