Where Did the Bay Go?
I recently received a newsletter that stated that there were 8,000 fewer car and light truck service bays in 2016 than at the same time in 2011. What does that mean for the repair industry, technician, and possible future shop owners? I was also curious how these...
Why Does an Engine Vacuum Leak Affect the Way a Vehicle Runs?
Mechanics often joke that an internal combustion engine is just a gigantic air pump. This is because the pistons move up and down in the cylinders, sucking air in and compressing the air/fuel mixture. Intake vacuum is created as a result of the pistons pumping and the...
Flooded VS Gel Batteries: What Are The Differences?
In today’s automotive battery market, there are choices available for every application. Beyond the options of amp hours, cranking amps (CA) and cold cranking amps (CCA), there are differences in battery construction. These choices are among three main styles of...
Flat Rate or Not?
So, last month we discussed the lack of new automotive technicians to fill the open positions. This month I want to bring to the forefront a very possible unpopular topic: technician pay. The way technicians are compensated for the task they perform could be a portion...