Failing Clutches – What’s Really at Fault?
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End
Street Racing: Fun Yet Dangerous
Street racing has become very popular among teenagers and young adults, many of whom don’t have the years of driving experience. Street racing has been around for years, but recently Hollywood and the media have had interest in entertaining us with this concept. They make it seem fine to street race in neighborhoods. What they
The Science of Stopping
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in BRAKE & FRONT END
Fishing the Net
One of the facts of life all automotive technicians face is that new technology will continue to change the business of automotive service and repair. As a technician, you need to be aware of how technology affects your job and the knowledge you need to succeed and keep your skills effective in the service bay.
Keeping Your Hard Drive Healthy
One recent afternoon, the antivirus system on our corporate server intercepted an inbound, virus-infected e-mail. As is always the case whenever this happens, an automatic reply was sent to notify the sender that they are infected. This particular sender, completely misunderstanding the message, called to tell us that we had sent him a virus, when
The Benefits of a Complete Brake Job
Adapted from Lou Calka Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End
Great Adventure
One of the most important decisions in life is the choice of a career. Deciding what you want to do for a living is rarely a simple thing, and the choices you make to prepare for your chosen vocation while young can make a big difference in the choices you will have on the job.
REPORT CARD
Welcome to a new school year and congratulations on your choice of profession. I can assure you that the automotive industry can offer a productive and financially rewarding career once you complete your academic and hands-on training. The negative stereotypes regarding mechanics are quickly becoming a mindset of the past. Over the years, automotive technology
Stepping Up to Big Brake Service
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Brake & Front End.
Diagnostics in the Palm of Your Hand
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop Equipment Tools & Supplies