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The Chip Shortage And The Aftermarket

Drive by any new car lot and the evidence is clear – the auto industry may be the most visible victim of chip shortages.

Diagnostic Strategies For New Technicians

In my textbook, a piston or flame front would not be mentioned until the last chapter of the book.

The Differences Between ‘I Think’ & ‘I Know’ Training

We may all learn the same material – but it’s how you apply it that helps you in daily operations.

Close Encounters – Making Contact Is The First Giant Leap

Digital vehicle inspections can be a powerful customer service tool.

How Much Does The Other Guy Make?

The National Labor Relations Act protects an employee’s rights to talk about his – and others’ – paycheck.

Scanning & Recalibration: What Category Are You?

When a calibration is not completed, the response is either I did not know, I did not plan or I did not need to.

Cell Phones and Customer Behavior

An educated customer is a good thing, but access to wrong information can make some people less trusting.

The Repair Road Ahead – Will Future Techs Be Stranded?

Despite the challenges of teaching the newest technology, students still need to learn it. How can instructors keep up?

The New Normal: Full Recovery Or Pricing Reset?

Collision repairers will continue to see their pricing affected as the new normal takes shape.

Welcome Back To Road Trip Season

In a recent poll, Hertz found that more than 80% of people surveyed say they plan to take a road trip this summer.

Are Shops Doing More With Less?

What kind of career is waiting for the next generation of automotive expert? More efficient than you may think.

Charging For Diagnostic Labor Time Is Good Business

Diagnostic work is sophisticated and a tech’s time is worth charging for! Here’s why shops shouldn’t give it away!