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Auto Repair & Service
Feature Auto Repair & Service Lose the scope and scan tool – It’s crayons you need for diagnostics
March 1, 2000 by
Craig Cook
It’s often said that going back to the basics is the best way to handle complex underhood troubleshooting. But if you thought colouring with crayons was going too far, think again.That’s exactly what …
Feature Auto Repair & Service Influence is the Name of the Game
March 1, 2000 by
Gary Kenez
Another federal budget has come down without relief for technicians — who still cannot deduct the cost of their tools from income. If only one among them was a high rolling shop owner or high profile…
Feature Auto Repair & Service Raising A Crop of Future Technicians
March 1, 2000 by
CARS Magazine
It’s as true in business as it is in farming. To raise a good crop start early, nurture the seedlings and provide plenty of nutrients, much like a specialized apprenticeship program is doing for futur…
Feature Auto Repair & Service Little Known Safety Organization Packs Punch
March 1, 2000 by
Ann-Marie Barker, P.Eng.
The sting of a little known organization dedicated to the safe handling of fuel products was felt by at least one unscrupulous fuel supplier who was hit with a hefty fine.The Fuels Safety Division of …
Feature Auto Repair & Service Stoking The Competitive Fires
February 1, 2000 by
Rob Tanner
Jim Patrick, 33 of Delaware, Ont., is a dedicated mechanic and frustrated race car driver.Patrick started going to races, with his father Al, when he was four years old. His first taste of racing was …
Feature Auto Repair & Service A Strong Argument
February 1, 2000 by
Erik Martensson
Auto service professionals have a tool that can put money into their pockets and keep their customers on the road.The benefit to both parties is a strong argument for the use of engine chemicals and a…
Feature Auto Repair & Service Most critical gasket service
February 1, 2000 by
CARS Magazine
No matter how good the gasket, its ability to perform as advertised will be either enhanced or compromised by the preparation of the cylinder head.The cylinder head gasket is by far the most critical …
Feature Auto Repair & Service PROFITS are no accident
February 1, 2000 by
CARS Magazine
If you’re an automotive technician, you’ve no doubt sat through hundreds of hours of technical training. Even now, as a working tech, you likely take hours of training every year in order to keep up w…
Feature Auto Repair & Service How a budget can improve business
February 1, 2000 by
Robert Wm Greenwood
A well-prepared budget or operating plan is the best source for management to get an indication of the financial health for an automotive repair business.Independent shops must think this process thro…
Feature Auto Repair & Service Wisdom from a $1G per day Guy
February 1, 2000 by
Gary Kenez
He’s a highly talented and productive auto service technician, with extraordinary customer relations skills and the ability to balance sometimes conflicting forces of sales targets and the customer’s …
Feature Auto Repair & Service Hurtin’ Hands
February 1, 2000 by
CARS Magazine
In the auto service business, skin is a major asset. It makes sense to look after it and protect what amounts to the body’s largest organ.As the body’s largest organ, skin provides a barrier to the en…
Feature Auto Repair & Service Taking a Diagnostics Bath or an exercise infrustration can be a learning experience
February 1, 2000 by
Craig Cook
It’s one thing to work on high tech vehicles with all the access to information that working at a new car dealership service department affords.Life in the independent aftermarket is a lot tougher tha…