The Importance of Shop Safety in the Automotive Service Workplace
Safety in the automotive service workplace must always remain a top priority, given the number of hazards encountered on a daily basis. Auto shops are extremely hazardous, with a great deal of liability. The business owner is responsible, so any unsafe practices by...
How To Be Successful As An Automotive Technician
High technology has transformed the automotive industry in the past two decades. The term “auto mechanic” is no longer appropriate — now the proper term is “Automotive Technician.” Today’s technician is a well-educated individual who is well versed in electronics,...
Why Should Brake Fluid Be Replaced?
Most manufacturers recommend replacing brake fluid around every 30,000 miles or 24 to 36 months. The number one reason behind this is water contamination which accumulates from everyday use of the vehicle. Water contamination results in a decreased boiling point for...
Where Is That Part?
I have found myself asking this many times over my career in the bay and as a shop owner. This can be especially stressful if the customer’s car is on the lift and you have three other cars needing to get on that lift. Then just as you are getting ready to call the...
January, is it Time for Another Resolution?
Instead of resolutions, let’s set goals and base them on truly attainable outcomes. Not that resolutions cannot be attained, but I see them as the wish list of self-improvement and they are sometimes lofty; like the guy who wants a Hellcat but can only justify and afford a standard Challenger.