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
The SYNUS Takes on Even the Most Hostile Cities
As the population shifts from the suburbs back to the cities, Ford created its SYNUS concept to be compact enough to maneuver through congested streets, yet bold enough to run with the big dogs, and at the same time, have all of the security measures of Fort Knox. In fact, the SYNUS (pronounced “sin-you-ehs”) features
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
Selling a Body Repair Estimate
Adapted from Patrick Yurek’s article in BodyShop Business
The Adventure of the Modern Diagnostic Technician, Gary Gom
Adapted from Gary Goms’ short story in Counterman
A Down and Dirty Look into Sprint Engine Building
Adapted from Jim Walbolt’s article in Engine Builder