Measuring Up to Alignment Services
Adapted from Andrew Markel’s article in Brake & Front End
Keep Plugging Away at Ignition Systems
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Automotive Service Professionals Week
Let’s face it, being an automotive technician these days takes a lot of hard work and dedication just to keep up with changing vehicle technology. As students in automotive technology courses, you know this first hand from your school experience. But many working professionals also feel that the level of professionalism required by employers, and
Better Get Your Head Examined – Addressing OHC Service and Repairs
Engine Series Better Get Your Head ExaminedAddressing OHC Service and Repairs Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service Hot Head The heads are the hottest part of an engine, so if the engine overheats the heads will swell and distort far more than the block. Aluminum is not as rigid as cast iron, nor
This Car Care Clinic is Done with Class
Independent shop owners, program groups and franchises have been busy this spring planning, promoting and executing National Car Care Month (NCCM) events for April. As they educate motorists about the benefits of preventive maintenance, they simultaneously create more knowledgeable customers who, in turn, are better customers. In many areas, however, it’s not just shop owners
Matt Taylor Wins T2 Essay Contest
The grand prize winner in the Tomorrow’s Technician Essay Contest, which was sponsored by Parts Plus, was Matt Taylor of Lakewood, WA. Taylor and Wayne Bridges, his teacher at Clover Park Technical College, were guests of Parts Plus at the Parts Plus National Convention held February 24-27 in New Orleans, LA. The contest, which ran
Looking Over What’s Under Volkswagen’s: Servicing A3 and A4 Chassis
Adapted from Larry Bailly’s article in ImportCar
Hot Heads For Cool Cars: Powerful Secrets Revealed
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in ImportCar
Servicing The Neon Can Be A Gas
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Getting Hired
Whenever I find myself addressing a group of automotive students, one of the questions all ask is, “What are employers looking for in an automotive professional?” It’s a good question, and the answer involves a lot of common sense. It’s never too early to start thinking about that first job. Being properly prepared to enter