Impress Employers In 90 Seconds
The Undercover Recruiter released a survey detailing some common mistakes that interviewees make during a job interview. Don’t make these mistakes! Here are important tips that you should consider before you walk into your next job interview.
GM Late-Model Brake Job
GM currently has about eight active vehicle platforms in North America, and many of these platforms share foundation brake technology and systems, like ABS and parking brakes. Compared to the previous generation of GM vehicles, these brake systems are more robust, yet more precise, and focused on reducing brake noise problems. Nearly every GM passenger
Front and Rear Spring Replacement
Springs and struts are prone to a few suspension issues, especially in harsher northern climates. The front strut bearings can start creaking, and then bind up, and we’ve seen more than a few front and rear coil springs break due to corrosion. So, let’s discuss what you can look for when you encounter one of
Tips on Choosing the Best Ride Control for Customers
Shocking Evidence During the fall of 1989, when I was working as a mechanic for an off-road desert racing team, we raced the famous Mint 400 held in Las Vegas. At that time, the 400-mile road course consisted of bumps, jumps and basketball-sized rocks just waiting to break a suspension system. About 50% of all
Why You’re Special to Today’s Workforce
The saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is becoming more relevant in terms of expanding business in the technological world. Aged workers may have a difficult time adapting to the constantly changing environment, and in this day and age, technology is not a mere suggestion like a new paint job, but a
Recognizing Runout And Disc Thickness Variation – Tips To Decrease Comebacks
Replacing rotors on every brake job is not a cost-effective or efficient way to perform brake service.
Bearing Straights – Diagnosing Brinelling And Non-Noise Bearing Failures
In the good old days, most serviceable wheel bearings were maintained at least every 25,000 to 30,000 miles during a brake job. During this process, the races, stub axles and cages could be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary.
Uncovering Hyundai Repairs With Undercar Inspections
The brake and suspension systems on Hyundai’s popular line of cars and SUVs are both undercar systems where problems can be detected during routine maintenance.
Heading Into All-Wheel-Drive Country
Service Solutions to Subaru 4WD Brake Systems
Passing Inspection
Adapted from Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End