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.
Injection Problems
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in UNDERHOOD SERVICE
Avoild the Jam to Find the Right Cam
Adapted from David Vizard’s article in ENGINE BUILDER
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
Guidelines for Servicing the Internal Combustion Engine
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
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.
The Training It Takes To Be a Body Shop Technician
Adapted from Mark Claypool’s article in BodyShop Business
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.